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Virtue Cycles Pedalist (2016) battery

The Virtue Cycles Pedalist runs on a 48V 15Ah (720 Wh) battery rated for up to 60 miles.

48 Vnominal voltage
720 Whbattery capacity
60 mimax range
8replacement packs listed

Battery specifications

Nominal voltage
48 V
Capacity
15 Ah
Energy
720 Wh
Battery brand / cells
RPE
Chemistry and layout
Lithium-ion
Battery weight
8 lb
Charge time
7 hours
Estimated range
35–60 miles
Motor
E-RAD, Mid-Mounted Geared Motor, 750W nominal, 1300W peak
Class
Throttle on Demand (Class 2)
Launch price
$4,999

Efficiency at max range: about 12.0 Wh per mile.

Packs with matching voltage and capacity

Packs at 48V with at least 648 Wh
PackSellerTypeVoltageCapacityPrice
Polly EBike Battery R049-3 48V 18.2Ah BMS30A 2600mAh Cells EBike Battery Fit 0-1 Cheapest Best $/WhUnit Pack PowerAftermarket48 V874 Wh$214
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
Hailong EBike Battery S039-5 48V 20.8Ah BMS50A 21700 LG5200mAh Cells Lithium BatUnit Pack PowerAftermarket48 V998 Wh$266
6PIN Ebike Battery S221 48V 20.8Ah BMS45A LG5200 cells For 500W 750W 1000W 1200WUnit Pack PowerAftermarket48 V998 Wh$268

Other Virtue Cycles batteries

More Virtue Cycles models
ModelYearBatteryCapacity
Gondoliere+201536V 8.8Ah317 Wh
Schoolbus+201536V 8.8Ah317 Wh

Frequently asked questions

What battery does the Virtue Cycles Pedalist use?

The Virtue Cycles Pedalist (2016) uses a 48V 15Ah, 720 Wh battery from RPE (Lithium-ion).

How far can the Virtue Cycles Pedalist go on one charge?

Estimated range is 35 to 60 miles depending on assist level, rider weight, terrain and temperature.

Can I use a bigger battery on the Virtue Cycles Pedalist?

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.