I actually rode the license-free electric mobility 'ATOM Full eBike' to see how many kilometers it can run without charging
Atom Tech's folding electric mobility '
ATOM Full eBike | ATOM Official Store
https://www.atomtech.co.jp/products/atomfullebike
The ATOM Full eBike is a foldable electric mobility vehicle with a shape similar to a bicycle. The equipment and charging method of the ATOM Full eBike are summarized in detail in the following article. This time, we will actually drive the ATOM Full eBike to check the driving distance from a full charge and the riding comfort.
Appearance review of 'ATOM Full eBike', a folding electric mobility vehicle with a maximum speed of 20 km/h that can be ridden without a license - GIGAZINE
◆ Traffic rules
The ATOM Full eBike is an electric mobility vehicle that is classified as a special small motorized bicycle. Special small motorized bicycles can be driven by anyone aged 16 or over without a license and can travel on roads at a speed of 20km/h. In addition, by limiting the maximum speed to 6km/h, it is also possible to travel on sidewalks that have signs that say 'For ordinary bicycles and pedestrians only.' However, it is mandatory to have compulsory automobile liability insurance and obtain a license plate. Detailed rules regarding special small motorized bicycles can be found on the National Police Agency's website below.
Traffic rules for specific small motorized bicycles | National Police Agency website
https://www.npa.go.jp/bureau/traffic/anzen/tokuteikogata.html
◆ATOM Full eBike Test Ride Review
To test the performance of the ATOM Full eBike, I actually rode it on a public road from a fully charged state to the point where the battery ran out. For safety reasons, I wore a helmet this time. The combined weight of the driver, helmet, and luggage was about 70 kg.
The remaining battery level and mileage of the ATOM Full eBike can be checked on the controller mounted on the left side of the handlebars. Driving starts when the bike is fully charged and the voltage is 40V. In addition to the mileage display on the ATOM Full eBike, the mileage was also measured using the smartphone GPS tracking app '
The maximum speed of the ATOM Full eBike is 20km/h. On flat roads or gentle uphill slopes, the motor output was automatically controlled so that even if you twisted the accelerator to the maximum, the speed would only go up to about 19.5km/h. The ride is quite similar to that of a bicycle, with only the pedaling operation being replaced by the accelerator operation. For this reason, anyone who can ride a bicycle should be able to ride it easily with almost no practice.
I was able to keep riding even on steep uphill slopes that would make me want to get off and push my bike. However, on steep uphill slopes, the maximum speed dropped to about 10km/h. Also, on steep downhill slopes, the speed exceeded 20km/h, so I had to brake appropriately. Both the front and rear wheels were equipped with disc brakes, so I was able to stop without any problems even on steep downhill slopes.
ATOM Full eBikes are generally required to be ridden on roads, but they can also be ridden on bicycle paths that have signs such as 'For specific small motorized bicycles and bicycles only', 'One-way lane for specific small motorized bicycles and bicycles' and 'Ordinary bicycle only lane'.
For this reason, bicycles can be ridden on major roads with heavy car traffic as long as bicycle paths are in place. If you are unsure whether a specific small motorized bicycle can be ridden on this road, we recommend that you inquire at the police station in charge. This time, we also inquired at the police station in charge of the road to confirm that the road is drivable before test-driving.
The ATOM Full eBike also has a 'sidewalk mode' that limits the maximum speed to 6km/h, and in sidewalk mode you can ride on sidewalks that have signs that say 'For ordinary bicycles and pedestrians only.' However, since the sidewalk mode moves quite slowly, it's a little difficult to balance, and I felt it was easier to push the bike.
After 35.4km from a fully charged state, the battery gauge was down to one bar and the voltage had dropped to 31V.
Then, after driving 36.8km, the battery gauge showed zero, the voltage was 29V, and I was no longer able to move forward.
The GPS tracking app recorded the distance traveled as 34.2km.
The ATOM Full eBike has a shape similar to a bicycle, but it does not have pedals. Therefore, if the battery runs out, you will need to push the body. During this test ride, I was able to travel 34 to 37 km, so it seems like I could comfortably travel about 15 km one way.
The ATOM Full eBike will be on sale from May 30, 2024, and is scheduled to be shipped after mid-June 2024. The price is 217,800 yen including tax, and at the time of writing, it is available at a discounted price of 164,780 yen including tax. In addition, the first 1,000 units will come with a free helmet.
ATOM Full eBike | ATOM Official Store
https://www.atomtech.co.jp/products/atomfullebike
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