Ride1Up · Mid-drive · discontinued
Ride1Up Prodigy: real range, hills and charging
A 180 lb rider on the Ride1Up Prodigy at 16 mph with relaxed pedaling over rolling hills (±2%) on pavement can expect about 33 miles per charge (27–40 mi), using 13.7 Wh per mile. The brand claims up to 50 miles. That is about 66% of the claim. At full assist with almost no pedaling over hills it drops to about 21 miles. It is discontinued; Ride1Up's current successor is the Ride1Up Prodigy v2 ECO ($1,295), about 32 miles in the same riding.
See the Ride1Up Prodigy v2 ECO range · Check price at Ride1Up
504
Wh battery
250
W motor
28
mph max
Price checked 2026-10-23. We may earn a commission.
How far does the Ride1Up Prodigy 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. Ride1Up claims 30–50 miles (depends on rider weight, terrain, incline and assist level).
| Rider weight | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Full assist, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 64 mi (51–77) | 36 mi (29–43) | 24 mi (20–29) | 23 mi (19–28) |
| 200 lb | 57 mi (46–69) | 31 mi (25–38) | 23 mi (19–28) | 20 mi (16–24) |
| 250 lb | 52 mi (41–62) | 28 mi (22–34) | 22 mi (18–27) | 18 mi (14–21) |
| 300 lb | 47 mi (38–57) | 25 mi (20–30) | 22 mi (17–26) | 16 mi (13–19) |
- 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 Prodigy 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.
lowest assist · 12.3 mph avg
90.4 mi
measured by Electric Bike Report · 5.6 Wh/mi
Our model: 40 mi (32–48) outside band
Eco (PAS 1), tested on the XC variant
highest assist · 14.6 mph avg
25.6 mi
measured by Electric Bike Report · 19.7 Wh/mi
Our model: 36 mi (28–43) outside band
Boost (PAS 4), XC variant
Can the Ride1Up Prodigy climb hills?
Highest steady speed on each grade, motor at an estimated 400 W peak. A 10% grade is a steep city street; 15% is a hard hill.
| Rider | 5% grade | 10% grade | 15% grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 lb, full assist | 10 mph | 6 mph | 4 mph |
| 180 lb, pedaling | 12 mph | 7 mph | 5 mph |
| 250 lb, full assist | 8 mph | 5 mph | 3 mph |
| 250 lb, pedaling | 10 mph | 6 mph | 4 mph |
Steepest grade at 8 mph (180 lb): 7% on throttle, 9% with moderate pedaling. Peak power lasts for short hills; on long climbs motors fall back toward their 250 W nominal rating.
Charging time and cost
Empty to full (2 A)
6 h 6 min
With a 5 A charger
3 h 2 min
Cost per full charge
$0.11
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
33
mi · 100% cap.
50°F
31
mi · 94% cap.
32°F
27
mi · 85% cap.
20°F
24
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 Prodigy
Ride1Up Prodigy specs
From the Ride1Up product page, checked 2026-10-23. est. marks values Ride1Up doesn't confirm.
- Price
- $1,995
Source note
Apr 2024 snapshot: XR/ST $1,995 list (on sale for $1,795), XC $2,195. By Sep 2024 only the XC was listed; the live page (2026-10-23) says 'The final Prodigy XC has sold' and points to the Prodigy v2. Jan 2021 snapshot: $2,195 XR/ST, $2,295 MTB. web.archive.org
- Class
- Class 3, no throttle
Source note
'Class 3 electric bike, with 28mph pedal assist'. No throttle. web.archive.org
- Top assisted speed
- 28 mph
Source note
- Battery
- 504 Wh (36 V × 14 Ah), removable est.
Source note
Brand lists '36V14ah Phylion BN21, Samsung Cells'; 36 x 14 = 504 Wh. web.archive.org
- Motor
- 250 W nominal, mid-drive est.
Source note
Brose TF Sprinter mid-drive. Ride1Up's page gives no wattage; Electric Bike Report calls it a 250-watt motor. electricbikereport.com
- Torque
- 90 Nm
Source note
- Pedal sensor
- Torque
- Claimed range
- 30–50 mi (Depends on rider weight, terrain, incline and assist level)
Source note
- Weight
- 58 lb with battery
Source note
2024 page lists 58 lb for XR, ST and XC. The 2022 page said 48 lb without rack and fenders; Electric Bike Report quoted a 50 lb claim for the XC. web.archive.org
- Max load
- 300 lb rider + cargo
Source note
Rear rack (XR/ST) rated 40 lb. web.archive.org
- Wheels & tires
- 27.5" × 2"
- Frame
- Aluminum alloy with integrated removable battery; XR step-over and ST step-through with rigid fork, rack and lights; XC step-over with 120mm air fork and 27.5x2.4 Maxxis tires; Tektro 4-piston hydraulic brakes, 9-speed
- Charger
- 2 A
Source note
36V 2A charger web.archive.org
- Safety certification
- No UL standard named on the product page
Common questions
What is the weight limit of the Ride1Up Prodigy?
Ride1Up rates the Prodigy for 300 lb total (rider plus cargo). At 300 lb it still goes about 25 miles in everyday riding.
Can the Ride1Up Prodigy climb steep hills?
On throttle alone, with a 180 lb rider, it can hold 8 mph up a grade of about 7% (our estimate from its 400 W estimated peak power). With moderate pedaling, about 9%. On a 10% hill it holds about 6 mph on throttle.
How long does the Ride1Up Prodigy take to charge?
About 6 h 6 min from empty with the 2 A charger, or about 3 h 2 min with a 5 A fast charger. A full charge costs about $0.11 at the US average of 18.31¢/kWh, or 0.29¢ per mile.
Is the Ride1Up Prodigy a Class 2 or Class 3 e-bike?
Ride1Up lists it as Class 3, with a top assisted speed of 28 mph and no 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 Prodigy?
At 58 lb with battery (about 52 lb without it) and 2" tires, 21 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 |
Doesn't fit: Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 (too heavy), Saris Freedom G2 2-Bike (too heavy).
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