{"id":6322,"date":"2022-03-16T01:41:35","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T01:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/linkseride.com\/?p=6322"},"modified":"2022-06-07T14:08:42","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T14:08:42","slug":"why-you-should-consider-an-e-bike-before-your-next-used-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linkseride.com\/nl\/why-you-should-consider-an-e-bike-before-your-next-used-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Waarom je een elektrische fiets moet overwegen v\u00f3\u00f3r je volgende tweedehands auto"},"content":{"rendered":"
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People are choosing e-bikes over cars for their daily commute. E-bikes cost less to buy and maintain and leave a tiny carbon footprint.<\/p>

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How long will gas-powered cars be around? Most people need something to get from A to B on their daily commute, visit friends, or hit the gym. So in many cities around the world, e-bikes<\/a> have already become one of the most significant adoptions of green technology worldwide.<\/p>

Ok, bicycles are already green, but electric bikes put going green to a whole new level. E-bikes use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that can travel up to 45mph (73 km\/h). You can arrive anywhere with as much sweat as you want, or nothing at all (choose a long-distance e-bike without pedals). With prices lower than most unreliable used cars out there, you can find a brand new, reliable, and stylish e-bike for half the price.<\/p>

Here are several reasons to consider an e-bike before you start looking for your next used car:<\/strong><\/p>

Reason #1: Electric bikes are the most economical fuel choice. <\/strong><\/h5>
Reason #2: E-bikes are safer and require fewer insurance costs.<\/strong><\/h5>
Reason #3: Cars get stuck in traffic, Ebikes shorten commute times.<\/strong><\/h5>
Reason #4: Ebikes cost less to buy and maintain than a used car.<\/strong><\/h5>
Reason #5: You\u2019ll look darn good riding a (fat tire) e-bike.<\/strong><\/h5>
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Reason #1: Electric bikes are the most economical fuel choice. <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

The price of almost everything is going up faster than you can drive by the gas station. If you\u2019re in Europe or Asia, you might have noticed inflation sooner than anyone living in the United States<\/a>. Through the pandemic, demand for natural gas has never been higher, and the supplies have never been lower. You probably notice rising costs as you drive by the gas station(there\u2019s a billboard) or drive to the grocery store for food. If you\u2019re commuting on a cost-effective e-bike, when was the last time you felt the pinch of rising prices for petrol or gasoline?<\/p>

If you use it, you\u2019ll notice gas prices can be unpredictable. They can change quickly from morning to evening. In the United States, prices vary from state to state. If you\u2019re in Austin, Texas, you\u2019re looking at just over $3 per gallon (the lowest in the US). If you\u2019re in California, the average price is over $4.60 a gallon, and in San Francisco, it was $4.80 a gallon! On the other hand, the cost of charging an e-bike battery is low.<\/p>

The cost of charging an electric bike battery is minimal, even when using a high-capacity battery. As an example, low the cost of charging an e-bike battery really is. A high-capacity lithium-ion battery for e-bikes is around 3000Wh. That\u2019ll take you approximately 70 to 90km (45 miles). You\u2019ll be waiting about 4-6 hours to charge\u2014the cost being around .5 USD. We\u2019re basing this on setting from 0%-100% capacity of the battery.<\/p>

The typical cost to charge an e-bike will only be as much as you use it. Maybe you\u2019ll bring the battery in with you after you get home from work. You\u2019ll be charging it at 52%, 66%, or 35%. Whatever the cost per charge, you\u2019re generally looking at less than 50 cents on the USD to charge your battery to the max.<\/p>

Let\u2019s say you drive 25 total miles on your commute, every day, five days a week. What will your costs be per day? Or per week? About .25 USD per day, and under 2 USD a week to commute to work and back.<\/p>

Reason #2: Ebikes are safer and require fewer insurance costs.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

\u00a0<\/strong>E-bikes<\/a> allow you to get places faster and safer. E-bikes are faster than a regular bike, and in many cases, safer than the average car stuck in traffic. Yes, you can ride on sidewalks, bike lanes, and cut across parks, but in almost every city around the world, you\u2019ll still want insurance.<\/p>

Riding an e-bike can be safer than riding a regular bike even if you\u2019re riding where people are walking, like on a sidewalk or through a park (Yes, you can do that). There are just different risks. You can speed up to get out of the way faster, travel at higher speeds, and keep up with traffic flow. Consider protecting your e-bike with insurance.<\/p>

Whether you spent a few thousand dollars, or several thousand, your e-bike is an investment. You can easily ensure you have sufficient coverage against theft or damage by purchasing insurance. If you\u2019re living in most cities worldwide, insurance isn\u2019t required. But it\u2019s a risky move not to have it. You don\u2019t need<\/em> to buy insurance. Your home or renters insurance may partially cover your e-bike. However, there\u2019s more opportunity for damage, or theft when you\u2019re commuting. Most insurers have plans ready and available for e-bike owners to fill in the gaps where any other insurance may have exclusions in the fine print.<\/p>

A typical electric bike insurance policy covers e-bikes with power assist up to 750 watts covers theft, damage, and more. Most policies begin around $100 USD per year(in the US), increasing depending on coverage levels and deductible options. In addition, you can find policies personalized to fit you and the amount you ride. Coverage can remain under $200 per year despite the many options.<\/p>

Optional coverage can include protection for damage caused by theft, collision, fire, attempted theft, or vandalism. For example, suppose you\u2019re running an e-bike rental business. In that case, you can find coverage for much of the equipment you need to maintain services you wouldn\u2019t think about\u2014extra rental benefits like spare parts, cycle apparel, and rental reimbursement.<\/p>

Reason #3: Cars get stuck in traffic, Ebikes shorten commute times.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

E-bikes are one of the newest and best ways to commute to work or run errands. Most cities classify e-bikes as bicycles. So you can drive e-bikes on sidewalks bike lanes, and cut across parks. Fat tire e-bikes are perfectly fine for the road. With speeds up to 45mph(70kph), you can cruise along at safe speeds in everyday traffic and still have the option to \u201ccheat\u201d using bike lanes or cut through other alternate solutions. As a result, work travel, commute faster, and always have the opportunity to avoid getting stuck in traffic with a car (with zero emissions).<\/p>

Instead of driving E-bike riders, cut down on gas and pollution, helping to improve air quality and the environment around them. However, most bikes(including fat tire e-bikes) come equipped to sound like a regular Harley Davidson motorcycle or dirt bike. While it sounds like a standard motorcycle, you get the familiar ignition sounds when you turn a fat tire e-bike. Moving forward, you hear the throttle. And turning the key off silences the sound of the motor. You can run the e-bike silently if you like, but we wouldn\u2019t recommend it. The sounds are built-in safety features.<\/p>

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With an e-bike, added safety features will help you remain safe on the road with other cars. In addition, many governments and municipal councils create incentives to adopt green, electric transportation. They are even designing cities for vehicles with electric charging and maintenance stations in mind.<\/p>

Reason #4: Ebikes cost less to buy and maintain than a car.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

Electric bikes (especially fat tire e-bikes) are becoming more popular every year, especially in Europe and Asia. As the volume of manufactured electric bikes increases, this should lead to lower prices. Moreover, it\u2019s a bonus because hundreds of available models are already cost-effective as it is.<\/p>

You can expect to invest between $600 – $8000USD on an e-bike, depending on the style, function, and capacity of the battery. As components become mass-produced, market competition increases, and technology improves, the cost will decrease. If you\u2019re considering purchasing an e-bike over a new\/used car, consider looking at the prices.<\/p>

Do you need the \u201cLamborghini\u201d of the e-bike world? Or, maybe you need a mid-range e-bike with all the style and features necessary for commuting, visiting friends, or picking up groceries. You can find e-bikes in the $3000 – $4000 range that feature more than you need. Then there are the maintenance costs to consider.<\/p>

How do the annual maintenance costs compare to a car?<\/strong><\/h4>
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E-bike<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Car\/Truck<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Tune-up (every 6 months)<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

$100<\/p><\/td>

$150<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Oil change<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

n\/a<\/p><\/td>

$460<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Flat tire fix<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

$15<\/p><\/td>

$50<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

New tire tubes<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

$20<\/p><\/td>

$20<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

New tires<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

$30 each<\/p><\/td>

$600 (replace every 3 years)<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Remmen <\/strong><\/p><\/td>

$30<\/p><\/td>

$300<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Drivetrain replacements \/adjust.<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

$40<\/p><\/td>

n\/a<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Batterij<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

$250<\/p><\/td>

n\/a<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Repairs etc.<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

$40(not including the cost of electricity)<\/p><\/td>

$500(not including the cost of gas)<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

TOTAL COSTS:<\/strong><\/td>$555<\/strong><\/td>

$2080<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

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What are the actual costs of batteries for e-bikes?<\/strong><\/h4>

Many people ask about the actual costs of batteries for e-bikes. The truth is they\u2019re a significant part of the cost of an electric bike. For top-tier batteries, the cost can range from $0.70 \u2013 $0.90\/Wh. So a 500Wh battery could cost around $350 to $450. Price varies depending on the brand or custom-packed batteries explicitly built for one or two models by one manufacturer.<\/p>

Look for e-bikes that come with a warranty.<\/strong><\/h4>

An e-bike warranty tells you manufacturers are proud of their product and stand by their work. You\u2019ll find guarantees can range from 90 days to 5 years. They can cover the battery, frame, motor, comprehensive, etc. In general, they can provide coverage like this:<\/p>