When estimating the total cost of purchasing an electric bike, you also need to include the cost of recharging the battery. In many cases, you'll be recharging your bike at home, so this represents an additional cost on your electricity bill. So how do you calculate the cost of recharging your bike? Find out in this article.
How do I calculate the cost of recharging?
The formula for estimating the cost of recharging is quite simple: simply multiply battery capacity (in kWh) by price per kWh incl. VAT charged by your electricity supplier. This corresponds to the average cost of recharging the battery at 100%. Now let's see how to obtain these two elements of the calculation.
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The estimated cost of a full recharge is : 0 €
1st factor: bike battery capacity
The cost of charging an electric bike depends above all on the battery's capacity. The greater the capacity, the longer it will take, and therefore the more energy it will require, to fully recharge. This information is easily found and displayed in the product specifications. For example, the BH Xtep model has a 720 Wh battery, which represents a high level of autonomy, and gives 0.72 kWh (/100).
2nd factor: power consumption for recharging
Next, you need to know the price per kWh of electricity applied in your offer. It's easy to find out: check your bill or your customer area! Unless you have a fixed-price offer, this rate only changes twice a year, so the calculation remains valid for a while. Suppose you are at EDF's blue rate (conventional)the result would be a total cost of 0.72 * 0.2516 = €0.18 per refill (for the BH Xtep model)!
Conclusion
In conclusion, recharging your electric bike represents a modest but not insignificant cost, which adds to the overall budget for using this type of vehicle. By following the simple calculation described in this article, every user can accurately estimate the amount this recharge adds to his or her electricity bill, depending on battery capacity and current electricity tariff. This analysis not only provides a better understanding of the costs of electric bike use, but also enables more informed budget planning.