The Best Long Range E-bikes
Which electric bike has the best range?
Optibike builds the best electric bikes for people who want to go long distances.
Optibike R22T Everest
300 Miles on a Charge
The Optibike R22T Everest can go up to 300 Miles on a Single Charge.
Do you want a long range e-bike that will take you anywhere?
The Optibike R22T Everest will go up to 300 miles with its massive 52V 3,260Wh (3.26kWh) battery, and has plenty of torque and power to pull a heavy trailer behind you.
Take yourself on the ultimate adventure, attach a trailer with all the gear you need and set off to explore new places.
Optibike G2 Altus
130 Miles on a Charge
The Optibike G2 Altus can go up to 130 Miles on a Single Charge.
The G2 Series is new for 2026, and features a new Carbon Fiber frame with low 26" standover.
The Optibike G2 Altus will go up to 130 miles with its large 48V 1,440Wh (1.44kWh) battery, and has torque and power to climb the steepest grades.
It features the same 190Nm of torque from its PowerStorm mid-drive motor, with 1600W of continuous power when in offroad mode.
Charge up at campgrounds, lunch spots, or use a solar panel to top off while you relax for a day at your camp site (scroll down for info on that solar charging!).
Max range numbers are with a 150lb rider on flat ground, moderate pedaling, and 15mph max speed.
The Long Range Optibike R22 Everest
The massive 3260Wh battery gives very long range.
300 Miles on a Charge
If you want to venture out for a long trip, the Optibike R22 Everest Edition is the ultimate ride, our best long range e-bike, capable of going up to 300 miles on a single charge. With the highest capacity lithium ion batteries available in an electric bike, you can ride with absolute confidence.
High Capacity Lightweight Batteries
We use high energy density Lithium-ion batteries, this results in a light weight battery that can give you extreme range. The battery in our R17 weighs only 18 lbs and has 1630 Wh of energy!
The Best Choice for a Long Range E-Bike
For long range bicycle touring Optibike is a fantastic choice, you can ride very long distances, and also climb steep grades easily even with a trailer and extra weight behind you. The E-Venture models also have removable batteries, so you can carry a spare in your trailer.
With accessories suited for cycle touring, like a rear rack, trailer mounts, and built in headlight and taillight for safety during the day and riding at night, you have a great way to travel.
We offer the best options for ebike touring, as our PowerStorm MBB motor mid-drive system maintains high efficiency even when climbing steep hills and pulling a trailer.
Our electric bikes are designed to run without overheating, so you can fly up those long climbs without worrying about the bike shutting down on you. The electronics in the bike will gradually throttle back power if something does get too hot, to prevent damage and allow you to keep riding.
Charging an E-Bike with Solar Power
Did you know you can charge an E-Bike with solar? Here is an example of how much range you could get from this typical setup:
- 400W Foldable Solar Panel: only weighs about 16 lbs, and can be folded down small for transport.
- Charge Controller: this regulates the voltage into the batteries from the solar panel, it weighs about 1 lb.
On a typical day in Colorado you multiply the solar panel watts by 5 hours of sun to get your energy production, so 400W * 5H = 2,000Wh, or in simpler terms, you could re-charge about 60% of the 3,260Wh Battery in the R22 Everest.
This means you could recover up to 180 Miles of range by stopping for a day and letting your solar panels sit in the sun. Not bad at all!
What Affects E-Bike Range?
Looking at this chart of testing done with an Optibike, it’s easy to see how much wind resistance has an effect on efficiency and range, at higher speeds much more energy is wasted.
You can also see that pedaling has less effect at higher speeds, because the electric motor drive system (MBB) is adding much more power to reach that speed compared to what you’re adding via pedaling.
So if you want that really long range, pick a slower speed and take some more time to enjoy the scenery as you ride!
