Heybike · Folding · discontinued
Heybike Ranger: real range, hills and charging
A 180 lb rider on the Heybike Ranger at 16 mph with relaxed pedaling over rolling hills (±2%) on pavement can expect about 43 miles per charge (34–51 mi), using 15.2 Wh per mile. The brand claims up to 65 miles. That is about 65% of the claim. On throttle only over hills it drops to about 29 miles. It is discontinued; Heybike's current successor is the Heybike Ranger S 2.0 ($999), about 41 miles in the same riding.
720
Wh battery
500
W motor
25
mph max
Price checked 2026-10-23. We may earn a commission.
How far does the Heybike Ranger go for your weight?
Miles per full charge on a new battery at 70°F on pavement, no wind. Each number is the middle of a ±20% band. Heybike claims up to 65 miles (brand headline 'up to 65 miles'. the brand faq range test says 55 miles pedal assist / 40 miles throttle only (pas 1, 165 lb rider, flat terrain).).
| Rider weight | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 69 mi (55–82) | 45 mi (36–54) | 32 mi (25–38) | 31 mi (25–38) |
| 200 lb | 60 mi (48–72) | 41 mi (33–49) | 30 mi (24–36) | 27 mi (22–32) |
| 250 lb | 53 mi (43–64) | 36 mi (29–44) | 28 mi (22–34) | 24 mi (19–28) |
| 300 lb | 48 mi (39–58) | 33 mi (26–39) | 26 mi (21–32) | 21 mi (17–25) |
- Easy 12 mph: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat
- Everyday 16 mph: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills
- Fast 20 mph: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills
- Throttle, hills: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly
Can the Heybike Ranger climb hills?
Highest steady speed on each grade, motor at its 1,000 W peak. A 10% grade is a steep city street; 15% is a hard hill.
| Rider | 5% grade | 10% grade | 15% grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 lb, throttle | 19 mph | 11 mph | 8 mph |
| 180 lb, pedaling | 20 mph | 12 mph | 9 mph |
| 250 lb, throttle | 16 mph | 9 mph | 6 mph |
| 250 lb, pedaling | 18 mph | 10 mph | 7 mph |
Steepest grade at 8 mph (180 lb): 15% on throttle, 17% with moderate pedaling. Peak power lasts for short hills; on long climbs motors fall back toward their 500 W nominal rating.
Charging time and cost
Empty to full (2.8 A)
5 h
With a 5 A charger
3 h 15 min
Cost per full charge
$0.16
Cost per mile
0.33¢
US average residential electricity, 18.31¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), 85% charger efficiency. Charge time: constant current to ~85%, then about an hour of top-off.
Range in cold weather
70°F
43
mi · 100% cap.
50°F
39
mi · 94% cap.
32°F
34
mi · 85% cap.
20°F
30
mi · 75% cap.
Everyday scenario, 180 lb rider. Capacity loss is temporary; store and charge the battery indoors and never charge it below freezing.
Simulate your own ride on the Ranger
Heybike Ranger specs
From the Heybike product page, checked 2026-10-23. est. marks values Heybike doesn't confirm.
- Price
- $1,399
Source note
Last archived heybike.com page (2025-03-24): $1,399 (compare-at $1,399), every variant available=false ('Sold Out'). The live URL now redirects to the Ranger 3.0 Pro, so the original Ranger is no longer sold new. InsideEVs reported $1,400 at the May 2022 launch; The Gadgeteer listed $1,199 in May 2023.
- Class
- Class 2/3, throttle est.
Source note
The brand page names no class. The Gadgeteer calls it a 'class 2/3 ebike'; InsideEVs calls it Class 3. the-gadgeteer.com
- Top assisted speed
- 25 mph
Source note
Brand page: '25 MPH Top Speed'. InsideEVs and The Gadgeteer report up to 28 mph.
- Battery
- 720 Wh (48 V × 15 Ah), removable
Source note
Brand: '48V 15Ah, external removable lithium-ion battery', '720Wh Battery Capacity'.
- Motor
- 500 W nominal, 1,000 W peak, rear hub
- Torque
- Not published
Source note
No torque figure on the brand page or in the reviews found.
- Pedal sensor
- Cadence
- Claimed range
- Up to 65 mi (Brand headline 'Up to 65 miles'. The brand FAQ range test says 55 miles pedal assist / 40 miles throttle only (PAS 1, 165 lb rider, flat terrain).)
- Weight
- 70.5 lb with battery
Source note
Brand: '32 kg / 70.5 lbs'.
- Max load
- 330 lb rider + cargo
Source note
Brand: maximum total weight limit (rider + cargo) 330 lb. The rear rack limit is 120 lb.
- Wheels & tires
- 20" × 4"
- Frame
- Aluminum alloy folding step-through frame; 65 mm spring fork; rear rack included. Cadence-type PAS assumed (brand names no sensor; 3-level PAS and owner reports of on/off assist; est.)
- Charger
- 2.8 A
Source note
Brand: charger output 54.6V, 2.8A.
- Safety certification
- UL 2849
Common questions
What is the weight limit of the Heybike Ranger?
Heybike rates the Ranger for 330 lb total (rider plus cargo). At 300 lb it still goes about 33 miles in everyday riding.
Can the Heybike Ranger climb steep hills?
On throttle alone, with a 180 lb rider, it can hold 8 mph up a grade of about 15% (our estimate from its 1000 W peak power). With moderate pedaling, about 17%. On a 10% hill it holds about 11 mph on throttle.
How long does the Heybike Ranger take to charge?
About 5 h from empty with the 2.8 A charger, or about 3 h 15 min with a 5 A fast charger. A full charge costs about $0.16 at the US average of 18.31¢/kWh, or 0.33¢ per mile.
Is the Heybike Ranger a Class 2 or Class 3 e-bike?
Heybike lists it as Class 2/3, with a top assisted speed of 25 mph and a throttle. Class 3 speeds (up to 28 mph) are limited to pedal assist; on throttle, Class 2 rules cap it at 20 mph.
Which hitch racks fit the Ranger?
At 70.5 lb with battery (about 62 lb without it) and 4" tires, 12 of 23 hitch racks we track can carry it (some only with the battery removed).
| Kuat Piston ION 2-bike | 100 lb/bike | Fits |
| 1UP USA Super Duty Double | 100 lb/bike | Fits |
| Saris MHS 2 Bike Package | 100 lb/bike | Fits |
| Aventon Hitch Rack Pro | 85 lb/bike | Fits |
| Yakima OnRamp LX | 80 lb/bike | Fits |
| Hollywood Racks Sport Rider for Electric Bikes | 80 lb/bike | Fits |
| Hollywood Racks RV Rider E-Bike Rack | 80 lb/bike | Fits |
| Aventon Hitch Rack | 77 lb/bike | Fits |
| Yakima StageTwo | 70 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
| Hollywood Racks Destination E | 70 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
| Allen Sports High Capacity Locking Premier for Electric Bikes | 70 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
| Kuat Piston Pro X 2-bike | 67 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
Doesn't fit: Thule Epos 2-bike (tires too wide), Yakima OnRamp (tires too wide), Thule EasyFold XT 2 (tires too wide), 1UP USA Heavy Duty Double (tires too wide), Thule T2 Pro XTR 2-bike (too heavy), Kuat NV 2.0 2-bike (too heavy), Kuat NV Base 2.0 2-bike (too heavy), Saris Door County 2-Bike Motorized (tires too wide), Saris SuperClamp G4 2-Bike (too heavy), Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 (tires too wide), Saris Freedom G2 2-Bike (tires too wide).
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