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Electra Townie Commute Go! 8i (2017) battery

The Electra Townie Commute Go! 8i runs on a 36V 11Ah (396 Wh) battery rated for up to 65 miles.

36 Vnominal voltage
396 Whbattery capacity
65 mimax range
8replacement packs listed

Battery specifications

Nominal voltage
36 V
Capacity
11 Ah
Energy
396 Wh
Chemistry and layout
Lithium-ion
Battery weight
5.6 lb
Charge time
3.5 hours
Estimated range
25–65 miles
Motor
Bosch Performance Line Cruise, Mid-Mounted Geared Motor, 250W nominal
Torque
63 Nm
Class
Pedal Assist (Class 1)
Launch price
$2,999

Efficiency at max range: about 6.1 Wh per mile.

Packs with matching voltage and capacity

Packs at 36V with at least 356 Wh

Other Electra batteries

More Electra models
ModelYearBatteryCapacity
Townie Go!202548V 10.9Ah520 Wh
Bali Cruiser Go! Step-Thru202236V 7Ah250 Wh
Townie Go! 7D Step-Thru202236V 7Ah250 Wh
Townie Go! 7D202036V 8.6Ah310 Wh
Townie Path Go! 10D EQ202036V 13.4Ah482 Wh
Vale Go! 9D EQ202036V 13.4Ah482 Wh
Loft Go! 8i201836V 11Ah396 Wh
Townie Go!201636V 11Ah396 Wh

Frequently asked questions

What battery does the Electra Townie Commute Go! 8i use?

The Electra Townie Commute Go! 8i (2017) uses a 36V 11Ah, 396 Wh battery (Lithium-ion).

How far can the Electra Townie Commute Go! 8i go on one charge?

Estimated range is 25 to 65 miles depending on assist level, rider weight, terrain and temperature.

Can I use a bigger battery on the Electra Townie Commute Go! 8i?

A higher amp-hour pack at the same 36V 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.