Losing weight on an E-bike? It seems contradictory, but you also burn calories when you ride an electric bicycle. In this blog we will show you what the influence of your pedal assistance and speed is.

That's how many calories you burn with electric bicycles

First of all: the number of calories you burn by cycling depends on various factors. Your weight and speed, among other things, play a role. It also makes a big difference whether you ride on a flat or hilly cycle path. When it comes to electric bicycles, the level of pedal assistance is an additional factor. The table below shows how many calories you burn at what speed for three forms of pedal assistance. This assumes a cyclist weighs 70 kilograms.

Number of km per hour 15 km/h 18 km/h 21 km/h Low support 190 kcal 221 kcal 252 kcal Average support 154 kcal 180 kcal 206 kcal High support 122 kcal 130 kcal 154 kcal

Burn calories electric versus regular bicycle

In the table below you can read how many calories a regular cyclist burns at different speeds. This also assumes a cyclist weighs 70 kilograms.

Number of km per hour	15 km/h	18 km/h	21/km h
Calorie consumption	279 kcal	405 kcal	552 kcal

If you compare the figures, you see that someone on an electric bicycle burns 180 kcal if he cycles at 18 km/h with an average pedal assistance. A normal cyclist does more work and burns 405 kcal at that speed. However, if you cycle on an E-bike, it is easier to cover longer distances, so that you ultimately burn a lot of calories. Additional advantage: you can enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful Dutch landscape for a long time. Would you also like to know how many calories you consume during cycling and mountain biking? Then check out our blog about it burning calories with cycling . 

Other blogs about cycling

You will find more informative articles about cycling on our blog page. For example, we give you tips on how to safely cycle electrically, even in winter. We also have blogs about listening to music on your bike and what items you should take with you when you go on a cycling holiday.