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Honda unveils new electric moped cheaper than gasoline equivalent, no motorcycle license needed (electrek.co)
submitted 6 months ago by [M] to c/micromobility@lemmy.world
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Honda is doubling down on small electric two-wheelers with the launch of a new budget-friendly model that undercuts its own...

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[–] 4 points 6 months ago* (5 children)

yeah, my motor is 750W (right under 1HP), top speed 28. it has a throttle so it's class 2 electric, no license needed.

i really want to figure out how to change the max speed on the throttle to something lower so i can get better mileage and maybe go someplace a little further, but i'm not entirely sure how the math maths on that one (friction and air resistance y'know) and not have to buy an extra battery, but we'll see

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  • [–] 6 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    If you have a question about your own ebike and not the Honda moped in the OP's post, you should start a new post so that other people can try to answer.

    That said, at least in California and many other states, 28 MPH is not allowed on a Class 2 ebike. Only a Class 3 ebike can do 28 MPH, but a throttle is not allowed on a Class 3. Class 2 tops out at 20 MPH.

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago

    oh i've got the manual and all that, i just can't get the change to commit for some reason. and you're right, it's set at 20. i've got a flat and it's been raining for a while so i haven't taken her out for a month or so. brain fog and all that.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 6 months ago (2 children)

    Why not just go easier on the throttle? Or drop it to a lower level you program to 12mph at the lowest or second lowest?

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago (1 child)

    because i don't want to have to pay that close attention to "am i going 12 mph" the whole damn way and the "cruise control" functions are a joke, just turning those on drains half the battery

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 6 months ago

    Seems odd that CC itself would use much extra power: What's your ride? My EP2 has CC and I have not noticed any impact on battery using it vs not using it. In fact, keeping CC at a lowish speed seems to prolong the battery life a bit on mine, even with no pedaling assuming all other things equal.

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