Distance on a full charge. Giant Explore 2020

[DU9130Z]

Can I please ask a new boy question. What is the reality? Will I get all the miles that Giant say, or are the actual miles less? I know terrain and speed will affect this. I was just wondering what you guys have experienced. Thanks in advance.

 

[pmcdonald]

You'll have to do the conversions but on my commute (65kg rider, sitting on 25 km/h limit, 80% flat with a few medium hills mixed in and regular 30km/h headwinds), I get about 60-80km on Auto, 50-60 on full power, 100km on Normal, and between 120-200km on Eco. That's on a 2020 Explore with the 500Wh battery.

Those figures are based on full 100% to 0% depletion. I run the battery from 80% to 20% so I knock off 40% from the figures above per charge.

 

[DU9130Z]

Thats great, thanks for the reply. I am very encouraged with those distances. I am going to go bike packing in the summer and need to know where to plan my stops to take account of the distance.

 

[GypsyTreker]

Thats great, thanks for the reply. I am very encouraged with those distances. I am going to go bike packing in the summer and need to know where to plan my stops to take account of the distance.

I have been looking at the Explore also as a more realistic bike to do a rail trail excursion. I think a 50mi range would work great. The plan, for me, would be to have my wife drop me off , then run ahead and find an RV campground 75 to 100 miles up the road. We would take turns ( shes also interested in the Explore or Liv) Anyway have fun out there, be sure to post

 

[DU9130Z]

Thanks Gypsy.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

@DU9130Z, what's the battery size in your Explore?

 

[Sierratim]

Thats great, thanks for the reply. I am very encouraged with those distances. I am going to go bike packing in the summer and need to know where to plan my stops to take account of the distance.

I'd recommend some test rides on your intended terrain with your bike loaded for your trip as actual range, as you mentioned, varies with terrain, bike speed, your riding style, total weight, etc.

 

[DU9130Z]

I'd recommend some test rides on your intended terrain with your bike loaded for your trip as actual range, as you mentioned, varies with terrain, bike speed, your riding style, total weight, etc.

Thanks