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A kWh gets me easily >30km on my bike (250W for 1h if you assume average 25% efficiency)


Drivetrains on bikes can be > 98% efficient, so I assume you mean the human power output efficiency. But 250W applied directly to the crank via an electric motor should get you a good 40km/h for 4 hours! :)


But you don't ride at highway speeds ;)


Bike also doesn't weigh 2500 pounds




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