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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older / Re: Appropriate Commute for a Zero ?
« on: May 07, 2011, 06:27:03 AM »
Hey all,
Just to note- we don't really provide a lot of range info for the off road models, because there is such a huge variance that really seems to depend on terrain and rider style.
Another nice thing to remember is there is no engine braking. Coast as much as you can! They'll coast pretty far when you're on flat terrain, and you'll squeeze a bit more out of your range. If you commute to work on a full charge, I'm pretty confident you can pull the round trip without a charge.
However, bear in mind that the batteries don't charge linearly over time. They take most of their charge in the first hour and a half and then reach a full charge another 2 - 2.5 hours later. If you CAN put an hours worth of charge on the battery, we always recommend you do. The pack will live a lot longer the more you keep it topped off.
Cheers!
Just to note- we don't really provide a lot of range info for the off road models, because there is such a huge variance that really seems to depend on terrain and rider style.
Another nice thing to remember is there is no engine braking. Coast as much as you can! They'll coast pretty far when you're on flat terrain, and you'll squeeze a bit more out of your range. If you commute to work on a full charge, I'm pretty confident you can pull the round trip without a charge.
However, bear in mind that the batteries don't charge linearly over time. They take most of their charge in the first hour and a half and then reach a full charge another 2 - 2.5 hours later. If you CAN put an hours worth of charge on the battery, we always recommend you do. The pack will live a lot longer the more you keep it topped off.
Cheers!