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Elby City (2017) battery

The Elby City runs on a 48V 11.6Ah (557 Wh) battery rated for up to 70 miles.

48 Vnominal voltage
557 Whbattery capacity
70 mimax range
8replacement packs listed

Battery specifications

Nominal voltage
48 V
Capacity
11.6 Ah
Energy
557 Wh
Battery brand / cells
Panasonic
Chemistry and layout
Lithium-ion
Battery weight
7.8 lb
Charge time
4 hours
Estimated range
25–70 miles
Motor
BionX, D-Series, Rear-Mounted Gearless Direct Drive Hub, 500W nominal, 1000W peak
Torque
50 Nm
Class
Throttle on Demand (Class 2)
Launch price
$2,999

Efficiency at max range: about 8.0 Wh per mile.

Packs with matching voltage and capacity

Packs at 48V with at least 501 Wh
PackSellerTypeVoltageCapacityPrice
R049-2 48V 52V 13Ah BMS30A 2600mAh Cells Li-ion eBike Battery For 350W 500W 750 CheapestUnit Pack PowerAftermarket48 V624 Wh$209
Polly EBike Battery R049-3 48V 18.2Ah BMS30A 2600mAh Cells EBike Battery Fit 0-1 Best $/WhUnit Pack PowerAftermarket48 V874 Wh$214
Hailong EBike Battery S039-B 48V 52V 13Ah BMS30A 18650 Cells Li ion Battery PackUnit Pack PowerAftermarket48 V624 Wh$217
Bluetooth Shark R049-4 48V 15Ah BMS30A LG5200mAh Cells Li ion Battery Pack For 3Unit Pack PowerAftermarket48 V720 Wh$219
6PIN Ebike Battery S220 48V 15.6Ah BMS30A LG5200 Cells For 350W 500W 750W 1000W Unit Pack PowerAftermarket48 V749 Wh$226
Hailong EBike Battery S039-3 48V 15AH BMS30A 21700 LG5000 Cells 4 PIN Lithium BaUnit Pack PowerAftermarket48 V720 Wh$229
Polly Jumbo Shark R049-8 48V 52V 20Ah 21700 Cells Electric Bike Battery For 250WUnit Pack PowerAftermarket48 V960 Wh$259
Hailong Ebike Battery S039 48V 14Ah BMS30A 18650 LG3500mAh Cells Electric Bike BUnit Pack PowerAftermarket48 V672 Wh$265

Frequently asked questions

What battery does the Elby City use?

The Elby City (2017) uses a 48V 11.6Ah, 557 Wh battery from Panasonic (Lithium-ion).

How far can the Elby City go on one charge?

Estimated range is 25 to 70 miles depending on assist level, rider weight, terrain and temperature.

Can I use a bigger battery on the Elby City?

A higher amp-hour pack at the same 48V voltage adds range, as long as it fits the mount and connector. Do not use a higher-voltage pack unless the controller is rated for it.