Himiway · Fat tire · discontinued
Himiway Zebra: real range, hills and charging
A 180 lb rider on the Himiway Zebra 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. It is discontinued; Himiway's current successor is the Himiway D5 ($1,499), about 56 miles in the same riding.
960
Wh battery
750
W motor
20
mph max
Price checked 2026-10-23. We may earn a commission.
How far does the Himiway Zebra 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 (brand: 60-80 miles per charge with pedal assist; 'the 960wh capacity provides a 60-mile range on pure electric power'.).
| 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 Zebra 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 Zebra
Himiway Zebra specs
From the Himiway product page, checked 2026-10-23. est. marks values Himiway doesn't confirm.
- Price
- $1,499
Source note
The archived himiwaybike.com page (2024-04-10) sells the original 'Zebra' style (speed sensor) at $1,499 next to the new 'D5 (Zebra Upgraded)' at $1,799. By the 2025-01-14 snapshot only D5 variants remain. The same URL now sells the D5 Zebra (torque sensor, $1,499), a different spec already listed as himiway-d5. 2022 price: $1,999 (2022-09-02 archive). web.archive.org
- Class
- Class 2, throttle est.
Source note
Brand: 'Up to 20MPH' with a half-twist throttle; the 2022 page names no class.
- Top assisted speed
- 20 mph
Source note
Brand: 'Up to 20MPH'.
- Battery
- 960 Wh (48 V × 20 Ah), removable
Source note
Brand: 48V 20Ah Samsung/LG, '960 Wh Total Battery Capacity'.
- Motor
- 750 W nominal, rear hub
- Torque
- 86 Nm
Source note
Brand: '86Nm Max Motor Torque'. Electric Bike Report lists 85 Nm for the later D5.
- Pedal sensor
- Cadence
- Claimed range
- 60–80 mi (Brand: 60-80 miles per charge with pedal assist; 'the 960Wh capacity provides a 60-mile range on pure electric power'.)
- Weight
- 79 lb with battery
Source note
Brand: 79 lb.
- Max load
- 400 lb rider + cargo
Source note
Brand: total payload capacity 400 lb.
- Wheels & tires
- 26" × 4"
- Frame
- 6061 aluminum with integrated battery; step-over and step-through (Zebra ST) versions; alloy suspension fork with lockout. Sensor type is from the 2024 brand comparison ('Zebra: Speed Sensor' vs D5 'Torque Sensor')
- Charger
- 3 A
Source note
Brand: 'US standard 3.0 A smart charger'; about 7 h to full.
- Safety certification
- No UL standard named on the product page
Common questions
What is the weight limit of the Himiway Zebra?
Himiway rates the Zebra for 400 lb total (rider plus cargo). At 300 lb it still goes about 43 miles in everyday riding.
Can the Himiway Zebra 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 Zebra 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 Zebra 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 Zebra?
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).
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