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Himiway D5: real range, hills and charging
A 180 lb rider on the Himiway D5 at 16 mph with relaxed pedaling over rolling hills (±2%) on pavement can expect about 56 miles per charge (45–67 mi), using 15.5 Wh per mile. The brand claims up to 80 miles. That is about 70% of the claim. On throttle only over hills it drops to about 37 miles.
$2,299
960
Wh battery
750
W motor
20
mph max
Price checked 2026-10-20. We may earn a commission.
How far does the Himiway D5 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 60–80 miles (depends on weight, incline and assist).
| Rider weight | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 89 mi (71–107) | 59 mi (47–71) | 42 mi (33–50) | 41 mi (33–49) |
| 200 lb | 78 mi (63–94) | 54 mi (43–64) | 39 mi (31–47) | 35 mi (28–42) |
| 250 lb | 70 mi (56–84) | 48 mi (38–57) | 37 mi (30–44) | 31 mi (25–37) |
| 300 lb | 63 mi (51–76) | 43 mi (34–51) | 35 mi (28–42) | 28 mi (22–33) |
- 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 Himiway D5 climb hills?
Highest steady speed on each grade, motor at an estimated 1,200 W peak, limited by its 86 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 | 9 mph |
| 180 lb, pedaling | 20 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph |
| 250 lb, throttle | 18 mph | 11 mph | 8 mph |
| 250 lb, pedaling | 20 mph | 11 mph | 8 mph |
Steepest grade at 8 mph (180 lb): 18% on throttle, 20% 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 (3 A)
5 h 59 min
With a 5 A charger
3 h 59 min
Cost per full charge
$0.21
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
56
mi · 100% cap.
50°F
51
mi · 94% cap.
32°F
45
mi · 85% cap.
20°F
39
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 D5
Himiway D5 specs
From the Himiway product page, checked 2026-10-20. est. marks values Himiway doesn't confirm.
- Price
- $1,499 (list $2,299)
- Class
- Class Not stated, throttle est.
- Top assisted speed
- 20 mph est.
Source note
Himiway says '20+ mph'
- Battery
- 960 Wh (48 V × 20 Ah), removable
- Motor
- 750 W nominal, rear hub
- Torque
- 86 Nm
- Pedal sensor
- Torque
- Claimed range
- 60–80 mi (Depends on weight, incline and assist)
- Weight
- 79 lb with battery
- Max load
- 400 lb rider + cargo
- Wheels & tires
- 26" × 4"
- Frame
- Alloy fat tire
- Charger
- 3 A
- Safety certification
- No UL standard named on the product page
Replaces or follows: Himiway Zebra.
Common questions
What is the weight limit of the Himiway D5?
Himiway rates the D5 for 400 lb total (rider plus cargo). At 300 lb it still goes about 43 miles in everyday riding.
Can the Himiway D5 climb steep hills?
On throttle alone, with a 180 lb rider, it can hold 8 mph up a grade of about 18% (our estimate from its 1200 W estimated peak power and 86 Nm). With moderate pedaling, about 20%. On a 10% hill it holds about 13 mph on throttle.
How long does the Himiway D5 take to charge?
About 5 h 59 min from empty with the 3 A charger, or about 3 h 59 min with a 5 A fast charger. A full charge costs about $0.21 at the US average of 18.31¢/kWh, or 0.33¢ per mile.
Is the Himiway D5 a Class 2 or Class 3 e-bike?
Himiway lists it as Class Not stated, with a top assisted speed of 20 mph and a throttle.
Which hitch racks fit the D5?
At 79 lb with battery (about 68 lb without it) and 4" tires, 11 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 with battery removed |
| 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 |
Doesn't fit: Thule Epos 2-bike (tires too wide), Kuat Piston Pro X 2-bike (too heavy), 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).
All hitch racks →Spare battery and charger
A second battery doubles range for long days; the simulator's custom mode lets you enter the combined watt-hours.
