I went for a ride despite the 37°C and bright sunshine or, because I have a pedelec, I could ride and without much effort. I saw 46°C on one exposed street thermometer panel which felt about right when riding in direct sunlight on sealing which has been warming up for three whole days and at 4:30 p.m.
Not much effort and about 7 km of climbing, some at 12%, does require quite a few Wh from the battery. I would say that I am probably getting 50 km from a full battery in these conditions. That is about 70% of what I was getting with the hub motor but the controller is able to draw 16% more current. The bike is also slightly less efficient when climbing (motor more, big wheels less) so the math looks about right. That is about 12 Wh per mile which I think is right spot on
@trex and
@flecc's average Wh/mile estimation for ordinary riders. Do not fear! When the weather gets cooler I'll go back to being a "do you really need an e-bike?" rider at 10 Wh/mile.
Your TS motor miles may vary on the above but you will only be pulling peak 16 Amps and not 18 Amps like I am.
