Pedego Element

What the Pedego Element is built for

The Pedego Element is a commuter e-bike, built for daily rides to work, errands and city streets.

It has a 500 W hub motor, 45 Nm of torque and a top speed of 20 mph (32 km/h).

It carries a 672 Wh removable battery and a stated range of up to 56 miles (90 km) on a charge. Real-world range is usually lower than the rated figure: it falls with throttle use, hills, cold weather, rider weight and higher assist levels.

The Pedego Element weighs 53 lb (24 kg) and carries up to 249 lb (113 kg) including the rider.

In the United States the Pedego Element sells for $1,150, below the median of $1,499 across 230 commuter e-bikes with a US price, among the more affordable models. That is $2 per watt-hour of battery.

Where the Pedego Element may be ridden

In the European Union and the United Kingdom an e-bike counts as a bicycle only within the pedelec limits; as specified, its 500 W motor is above the 250 W limit, its 20 mph (32 km/h) top speed is above the 25 km/h at which assistance must stop and its throttle moves it without pedalling, which the pedelec rules allow only as start-up help at walking pace. A model above those limits is treated as a moped there, with type approval, registration and insurance, unless the brand sells a version set to the European limits.

Pedego Element safety certification

The brand states that the Pedego Element is certified to UL 2271, UL 2580 and UL 2849.

UL 2271 is the US safety standard for the battery pack of a light electric vehicle.

UL 2580 is the safety standard for batteries used in electric vehicles.

UL 2849 is the US safety standard for the whole electrical system of an e-bike: battery, charger, motor and controller tested together.

New York City allows only e-bikes certified to UL 2849, with batteries certified to UL 2271, to be sold or rented there; California requires e-bike batteries to meet UL 2849 or EN 15194 from 2026.