Heybike · Commuter & cruiser

Heybike Venus: real range, hills and charging

A 180 lb rider on the Heybike Venus at 16 mph with relaxed pedaling over rolling hills (±2%) on pavement can expect about 46 miles per charge (37–55 mi), using 13.4 Wh per mile. That is 54% of the brand's 85 mi claim. That is about 54% of the claim. On throttle only over hills it drops to about 30 miles. It is the lowest-priced of the commuter and cruiser e-bikes we track with this range; for more, the Velotric Summit 2 ($2,099) goes about 53 miles.

$1,499

at Heybike · checked 2026-11-11

Check price at Heybike →

See the Velotric Summit 2 range · Check price at Velotric

Photo: Heybike

Price at Heybike $1,499

680

Wh battery

750

W motor

mph max

Check price at Heybike → Simulate your ride on this bike

Price checked 2026-11-11. We may earn a commission.

How far does the Heybike Venus 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 85 miles ('up to 85 miles (tested with a 155 lb rider in pas1, no throttle applied)').

Rider weight	Easy 12 mph	Everyday 16 mph	Fast 20 mph	Throttle, hills
150 lb	81 mi (65–97)	49 mi (39–59)	33 mi (26–40)	33 mi (26–40)
200 lb	72 mi (57–86)	43 mi (35–52)	31 mi (25–38)	28 mi (23–34)
250 lb	64 mi (51–77)	38 mi (31–46)	30 mi (24–36)	25 mi (20–29)
300 lb	58 mi (46–70)	34 mi (28–41)	28 mi (23–34)	22 mi (17–26)

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

Independent range tests

Reviewers rode the Venus until the battery died. Our model, run in the same conditions (180 lb rider assumed; testers don't publish weight), is shown next to each result.

highest assist

31.6 mi

measured by Electric Bike Report · 21.5 Wh/mi

Our model: 38 mi (31–46) within band

PAS 5, speeds held to 20 mph; PAS 1 test lost data (estimated ~75 mi, not recorded here)

Can the Heybike Venus climb hills?

Highest steady speed on each grade, motor at its 1,400 W peak, limited by its 70 Nm of torque. A 10% grade is a steep city street; 15% is a hard hill.

Rider	5% grade	10% grade	15% grade
180 lb, throttle	24 mph	16 mph	12 mph
180 lb, pedaling	25 mph	17 mph	13 mph
250 lb, throttle	22 mph	13 mph	stalls
250 lb, pedaling	23 mph	14 mph	10 mph

Steepest grade at 8 mph (180 lb): 19% on throttle, 23% with moderate pedaling. Peak power lasts for short hills; on long climbs motors fall back toward their 750 W nominal rating.

Charging time and cost

Empty to full (2 A)

6 h 18 min

With a 5 A charger

3 h 7 min

Cost per full charge

$0.15

Cost per mile

0.29¢

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

mi · 100% cap.

50°F

mi · 94% cap.

32°F

mi · 85% cap.

20°F

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 Venus

E-bike

680 Wh750 W28 mph max50 lbFull specs →

Rider weight180 lb

Cargo0 lb

Average speed16 mph

How you ride

Terrain

Weather, surface & battery age70°F · no wind · paved · new battery

Temperature70°F

Headwind0 mph

Battery health100%

About 80% after ~800 full charges

Surface

Estimated range

Heybike Venus

46miles

likely 37–55 mi · 13.4 Wh/mi · 2h 51m of riding

0 miBrand claim: 85 mi (54% of it)

Cost / mile

0.29¢

$0.15 per full charge

Full charge

6h 18m

2 A charger

Steepest hill

21%

at 8 mph, motor peak

Usable energy

612 Wh

of 680 Wh rated

Speed

16 mph

average, moving

Ride time

2h 51m

until empty

Same ride, different pedaling

Throttle only

38 mi

Relaxed pedaling

46 mi

Moderate pedaling

52 mi

Hard pedaling

62 mi

Open full simulator

Heybike Venus specs

From the Heybike product page, checked 2026-11-11. est. marks values Heybike doesn't confirm.

Price: $1,499

Source note

Single version 750W (Peak 1400W); Rose Gold, Pearl White, Titanium Grey; no compare-at price shown heybike.com
Class: Class 2/3, throttle

Source note

Class 2/3 switchable in the Heybike app; Electric Bike Report also lists Class 1
Top assisted speed: 28 mph
Battery: 680 Wh (48 V)

Source note

Volts not stated; 54.6 V charger -> 48 V nominal. Removability not stated on the product page
Motor: 750 W nominal, 1,400 W peak, rear hub
Torque: 70 Nm
Pedal sensor: Torque and cadence
Claimed range: Up to 85 mi ('Up to 85 Miles (tested with a 155 lb rider in PAS1, no throttle applied)')
Weight: 50 lb with battery

Source note

Spec table 'Bike Weight: 50 lb'; page also says 45 lb without battery; Electric Bike Report measured 54.1 lb
Max load: 350 lb rider + cargo

Source note

FAQ: 350 lb total rider + cargo; rack 66 lb
Wheels & tires: 27.5" × 2.2"
Frame: 6061 aluminum low step-through, rigid aluminum fork, Shimano Altus 8-speed; integrated turn signals, fenders and rear rack optional
Charger: 2 A

Source note

54.6V / 2A
Safety certification: UL 2849 (whole bike) + UL 2271 (battery)

Common questions

What is the weight limit of the Heybike Venus?

Heybike rates the Venus for 350 lb total (rider plus cargo). At 300 lb it still goes about 34 miles in everyday riding.

Can the Heybike Venus climb steep hills?

On throttle alone, with a 180 lb rider, it can hold 8 mph up a grade of about 19% (our estimate from its 1400 W peak power and 70 Nm). With moderate pedaling, about 23%. On a 10% hill it holds about 16 mph on throttle.

How long does the Heybike Venus take to charge?

About 6 h 18 min from empty with the 2 A charger, or about 3 h 7 min with a 5 A fast charger. A full charge costs about $0.15 at the US average of 18.31¢/kWh, or 0.29¢ per mile.

Is the Heybike Venus a Class 2 or Class 3 e-bike?

Heybike lists it as Class 2/3, with a top assisted speed of 28 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 Venus?

At 50 lb with battery and 2.2" tires, 22 of 23 hitch racks we track can carry it.

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
Thule Epos 2-bike	75 lb/bike	Fits
Yakima StageTwo	70 lb/bike	Fits
Hollywood Racks Destination E	70 lb/bike	Fits
Allen Sports High Capacity Locking Premier for Electric Bikes	70 lb/bike	Fits
Kuat Piston Pro X 2-bike	67 lb/bike	Fits
Yakima OnRamp	66 lb/bike	Fits
Thule EasyFold XT 2	65 lb/bike	Fits
1UP USA Heavy Duty Double	65 lb/bike	Fits
Thule T2 Pro XTR 2-bike	60 lb/bike	Fits
Kuat NV 2.0 2-bike	60 lb/bike	Fits
Kuat NV Base 2.0 2-bike	60 lb/bike	Fits
Saris Door County 2-Bike Motorized	60 lb/bike	Fits
Saris SuperClamp G4 2-Bike	60 lb/bike	Fits
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2	50 lb/bike	Fits