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We are not currently selling electric bikes, but if you are interested, we can locate them for you, please contact dave@econenviro.com.

Compare the features and prices of e-bikes for sale in the U.S in 2010:

Bike or Kit Voltage/
Nominal Power (watts)
Activation Top speed mph Range(miles) Battery type WeightBike+Batt= Total Price
Better Bikes 36V, 400W throttle 20 17-20 SLA   $2995
Tidal Force Kit 36V, 750W throttle 20 20 NiMh   $1950
Panasonic Bike 24V, 350W pedal 15 ? 12? NiCd 46.5 lbs $1495
Prima Bike 36V, 250W pedal 14 18 NiMh   $1495
BionX Kit 24V, 250W pedal+throttle ? 18 NiMh   $1300
Giant Lafree Bike 24V, 400W pedal+throttle 15 15 SLA 48 lbs $1000
Sharper Image Bike 24V, 250W pedal+throttle 15 12 NiMH   $995
LashOut e-bike 36V, 750W throttle 23 15 SLA   $800
Charger Bicycles 36V, 450W throttle 20 40? SLA   $700
EV Global Bike 24V, 350W pedal+throttle 15 12 SLA, Li-Ion   $699
Go-Hub - Kit 36V, 400W throttle 20 18-20 SLA 50 lbs $569
Currie e-bike/Kit 24V, 450W throttle 18 15 SLA   $450
* Bike Electrified Kit * 36V, 600W & 400W throttle 25 & 20 20 & 30 SLA , Nicd, NiMh 40 lbs $349

Compare the types of batteries used with electric bikes, advantages/disadvantages of each.

  SLA (sealed lead acid) NiCd NiMh Lithium Ion
Weight Heavy 25% lighter than SLA 40% lighter than SLA 70% lighter than SLA
Charge Cycles 150 - 300 500+ 500+ 800+
Amperage Output High - 40+ amps High - 30+ amps Limited - 15 amps Low - 10 amps
Charging Issues Sensitive - must be charged immediately after use Tough - new Nicds don't have memory problems Very Tough - can be left in discharged state for long periods of time Very Tough - can be left in discharged state for long periods of time
Price Cheap Relatively cheap Expensive Very Expensive