🔋 How To Get the Most Range on an eBike Ride (Biktrix Expert Tips)
When you're setting out for a long ride, the biggest concern is simple:
How far can I go on a single charge?
Whether you're commuting, touring, travelling in an RV, exploring deep forest trails, or tackling mountain forestry roads, maximizing eBike range is all about smart battery strategy + efficient riding.
Let’s break down how to get every watt-hour working in your favour — based on real test data from Biktrix Labs.
🪫 1. The #1 Most Effective Strategy: Range Extender eBikes (Duo Series)
If you want the biggest jump in range, nothing beats multiple batteries working together.
And this is exactly what the Biktrix Duo Series is engineered for.
🔌 Duo Design = Massive Range + Efficient Power Delivery
Duo eBikes combine:
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A primary battery
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A secondary battery
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The Dualizer (intelligent voltage balancing)
This means you're running more watt-hours while improving electrical stability.
Why Duo Is the Best Solution for Long Range:
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Protects battery longevity
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Extends real-world riding range
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Provides balanced discharge load
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Prevents voltage stress
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Reduces overall battery fatigue
Click here to see our extensive lineup of eBikes that support dual batteries.
🔬 What the Dualizer Does.
The Dualizer, designed and tested extensively at Biktrix Labs, does something competitors don't:
➡️ It balances voltage between both batteries in real time.
Why that matters:
💡 1) Better Efficiency
Power delivery is smoother and watt use is more controlled, resulting in longer continuous riding.
💰 2) Longer Battery Life
Lithium batteries stay healthier when:
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They are not forced to work alone
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They avoid full discharge load
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They avoid voltage spikes
The Dualizer extends usable lifespan, preserving capacity.
🏆 3) Maximum Real-World Range
Most dual-battery systems simply “switch between packs.”
The Biktrix system uses both intelligently.
That’s the key difference.
🧳 2. Carry a Spare Battery. (Zero Range Anxiety)
Even if you’re not riding a Duo model, the most reliable range-extending method is carrying a spare battery — especially because Biktrix batteries swap so easily.
Why this strategy is so powerful:
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No waiting for charging
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Zero downtime
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No range anxiety
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Batteries are protected inside panniers
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Safe and balanced weight distribution
A pannier bag makes carrying a spare extremely simple.
Just drop it in and go.
This setup is popular for:
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Touring and adventure rides
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RV travellers
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Hunters and outdoors riders
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Delivery/cargo riders
Click here to view our selection of pannier bags.
Click here to see our line of eBikes.
🔬 3. The Science Behind Range and how to maximize it.
Most eBike companies guess about range.
We don’t.
At Biktrix Labs, every model is tested with:
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Climbing simulations
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Load variance tests
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Battery-discharge longevity cycles
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Continuous watt-draw conditions
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Terrain & resistance analysis
This testing helped develop the Dualizer ensuring riders experience real-world range, not marketing numbers.
👉 Learn more about Biktrix Labs: https://www.biktrix.ca/pages/biktrix-labs
🧠 4. Ride Smarter: Assist Level Strategy
Assist level = watt demand.
And watt demand = range.
So the simplest thing you can do to increase range is:
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Drop PAS by 1–2 levels when terrain allows
This preserves power while maintaining speed on flats.
Similarly, to optimize range it is best not to use the throttle. Using the throttle will consume more energy from the battery as the motor has to work harder to get you up to speed.
⚙️ 5. Maintain Your Drivetrain
A dirty drive system wastes energy. When they’re covered in dirt, grit, mud, or dried lube:
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Metal rubs against abrasive particles
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Surfaces grind instead of glide
That grinding creates additional mechanical resistance and means that your motor has to work harder to get to the same speed. It may not seem like much, but a 5% reduction in efficiency could mean 5 km less range if you're riding for 100 km!
Benefits of a clean drivetrain:
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Less rolling resistance
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Reduced wattage draw
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Better efficiency
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Longer range
Quick tip: Clean and lube before any long-distance ride.
🛞 6. Optimize Tire Pressure
One of the easiest ways to boost efficiency of your eBike to ensure that your tires are properly inflated. This follows the same logic in automobiles, where a reduction in PSI will reduce your mileage. Learn more from this article written by the US Department of Energy.
Low tire PSI = lower efficiency and wasted battery power.
Proper PSI:
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Reduces rolling resistance
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Extends range
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Makes pedaling easier
Check pressure regularly — especially for fat or plus-size tires.
🧊 7. Store Batteries Warm Before You Ride
Lithium batteries operate best above freezing.
Cold batteries = reduced range.
Tips:
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Keep batteries inside before the ride
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If carrying a spare, store in a pannier
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Avoid leaving batteries outside overnight
🧩 Summary: How To Ride Farther Every Time
If you want the most range, the solution is a combination of battery strategy and smart riding efficiency.
🚀 Top Range Boosters:
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Ride an eBike that supports a range extender battery setup.
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Carry a spare battery in panniers
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Use controlled assist levels and limit usage of the throttle.
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Clean drivetrain and monitor tire pressure
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Plan for terrain, wind, and temperature
With this system, you’ll get the longest range, best battery health, and least worry out of every ride.