Himiway · Fat tire · discontinued
Himiway Cruiser: real range, hills and charging
A 180 lb rider on the Himiway Cruiser at 16 mph with relaxed pedaling over rolling hills (±2%) on pavement can expect about 50 miles per charge (40–59 mi), using 15.3 Wh per mile. The brand claims up to 60 miles. That is about 83% of the claim. On throttle only over hills it drops to about 33 miles. It is discontinued; of the current fat-tire e-bikes we track, the lowest-priced that goes as far is the Gotrax Tundra ($1,299, about 56 miles).
840
Wh battery
750
W motor
20
mph max
Price checked 2026-10-23. We may earn a commission.
How far does the Himiway Cruiser 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. Himiway claims 35–60 miles (brand spec: range 35-60 miles; '60 miles single range'.).
| Rider weight | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 80 mi (64–96) | 52 mi (42–63) | 37 mi (29–44) | 36 mi (29–44) |
| 200 lb | 70 mi (56–84) | 48 mi (38–57) | 35 mi (28–42) | 31 mi (25–38) |
| 250 lb | 62 mi (50–75) | 42 mi (34–51) | 33 mi (26–39) | 28 mi (22–33) |
| 300 lb | 56 mi (45–67) | 38 mi (30–46) | 31 mi (25–37) | 25 mi (20–30) |
- 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 Cruiser 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 · 16.1 mph avg
43.65 mi
measured by Electric Bike Report · 19.2 Wh/mi
Our model: 49 mi (39–59) within band
Can the Himiway Cruiser climb hills?
Highest steady speed on each grade, motor at an estimated 1,200 W peak, limited by its 80 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 | 20 mph | 13 mph | 10 mph |
| 180 lb, pedaling | 20 mph | 14 mph | 11 mph |
| 250 lb, throttle | 19 mph | 11 mph | 8 mph |
| 250 lb, pedaling | 20 mph | 12 mph | 8 mph |
Steepest grade at 8 mph (180 lb): 19% on throttle, 21% 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)
7 h 32 min
With a 5 A charger
3 h 37 min
Cost per full charge
$0.18
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
50
mi · 100% cap.
50°F
45
mi · 94% cap.
32°F
40
mi · 85% cap.
20°F
35
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 Cruiser
Himiway Cruiser specs
From the Himiway product page, checked 2026-10-23. est. marks values Himiway doesn't confirm.
- Price
- $1,199
Source note
Archived himiwaybike.com page (2024-05-19): Cruiser/D3 17.5Ah $1,199 (the 15Ah 'D3 new model' was $1,099). The 2025 pages sell only the 15Ah D3 at $1,099. The URL now redirects to the Himiway D5 page and /products/himiway-d3 returns 404, so no Cruiser or D3 is sold new. 2022 archived price: $1,599 (compare-at $1,699). web.archive.org
- Class
- Class 2, throttle
Source note
Brand FAQ: 'Himiway Cruiser belongs to class 2 E-bike with pedal assist.' web.archive.org
- Top assisted speed
- 20 mph
Source note
Brand: 'Up to 20MPH'.
- Battery
- 840 Wh (48 V × 17.5 Ah), removable
Source note
Brand: 48V 17.5Ah Samsung/LG, '840Wh Total Battery Capacity'. The later D3 (2024+) switched to 48V 15Ah / 720Wh.
- Motor
- 750 W nominal, rear hub
- Torque
- 80 Nm
Source note
Brand (2022): '80Nm Max Motor Torque'. The 2025 D3 page says 85 Nm.
- Pedal sensor
- Cadence
- Claimed range
- 35–60 mi (Brand spec: range 35-60 miles; '60 miles single range'.)
- Weight
- 72 lb with battery
Source note
Brand: 72 lb with battery. Electric Bike Report: battery 8.9 lb.
- Max load
- 350 lb rider + cargo
Source note
Brand: total payload capacity 350 lb. Electric Bike Report: rear rack 45 lb.
- Wheels & tires
- 26" × 4"
- Frame
- 6061 aluminum with integrated battery; step-over and step-through versions; alloy suspension fork with lockout. Cadence sensor per the 2024 brand spec ('Cadence sensor | speed sensor | brake sensor')
- Charger
- 2 A
Source note
Brand: 'US standard 2.0 A smart charger'.
- Safety certification
- No UL standard named on the product page
Common questions
What is the weight limit of the Himiway Cruiser?
Himiway rates the Cruiser for 350 lb total (rider plus cargo). At 300 lb it still goes about 38 miles in everyday riding.
Can the Himiway Cruiser 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 1200 W estimated peak power and 80 Nm). With moderate pedaling, about 21%. On a 10% hill it holds about 13 mph on throttle.
How long does the Himiway Cruiser take to charge?
About 7 h 32 min from empty with the 2 A charger, or about 3 h 37 min with a 5 A fast charger. A full charge costs about $0.18 at the US average of 18.31¢/kWh, or 0.33¢ per mile.
Is the Himiway Cruiser a Class 2 or Class 3 e-bike?
Himiway lists it as Class 2, with a top assisted speed of 20 mph and a throttle.
Which hitch racks fit the Cruiser?
At 72 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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