Calorieën verbranden elektrische fiets
How many calories do you burn with electric cycling?

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.

The number 1 tire pump for electric bicycles

The Donrox Ride F511 is ideal for inflating the tires of your electric bicycle without effort. This compressor fits on different types of valves and stops automatically at the desired air pressure. It is compact, portable and equipped with a pressure gauge and USB rechargeable power bank. You can use it at home, but also on the go. This way you are flexible enough to adjust the air pressure in your tires to the surface you are cycling on.

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