Charge City

One of the benefits of this commuter-oriented model is that there is no upcharge for accessories like fenders, a rack, and lights. That can’t be said for many of its competitors. It offers a comfortable upright seating position, strong acceleration, and good braking performance. Battery range is mediocre, but CR testers found the bike easy to pedal without e-assist on both flat ground and hills.

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CR's Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.

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Current Range of Tested Electric Bikes

What goes into the Overall Score?

Range

/ 5

Acceleration

/ 5

Control response

/ 5

Braking

/ 5

Hill climb

/ 5

Unassisted hill climb

/ 5

Unassisted cruising

/ 5

Portability

/ 5

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The Charge City class 2 electric bike is, overall, a very good choice.

Features & Specs

Features

Motor

Hub

Trip computer

Yes

Headlight

Yes

Brake light

Battery removable

Yes

Quick-release front wheel

Quick-release rear wheel

Seat type

Sport

Brake type

Cable pull Disc

Specs

Type

Commuter

Weight (lbs.)

Range (Miles)

Watts

250

Battery capacity

11.6 AHrs, 417 WHrs

Tire size

700 x 40C

Number of gears

Assist levels

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Charge City

CR's Expert Take

Overall Score

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