Delivery e-bike glossary

Battery capacity at a given voltage. Multiply by the voltage to get Wh.

How much the motor adds to your pedalling, usually eco, normal and high. Higher levels use more battery.

e-renty’s rental plans. The bike is the same; the plan sets service points, support hours and extras such as a replacement bike.

A bike built to carry loads, with a box or platform. The VOK S is a four-wheel electric cargo bike with an enclosed box.

A one-off, refundable payment with your first rental: 20,000 Ft at e-renty. Businesses pay none.

A motor built into the wheel hub, usually the rear one, as on the DUOTTS C29.

Brakes operated by fluid rather than a cable: steadier braking with less hand force.

"Know your customer": the identity check before renting. At e-renty: an ID or residence permit, proof of address and a selfie.

A motor at the cranks that drives through the gears, like the Bosch motor on the KTM Macina in e-renty’s fleet.

Motor torque, which you feel when pulling away and climbing. Several bikes here list 65 Nm.

An e-bike whose motor helps only while you pedal and stops at 25 km/h. In the EU it counts as a bicycle if it is rated at no more than 250 W.

How far one charge takes you. Factory figures assume ideal conditions; real range depends on load, temperature, terrain and assist level.

A faster e-bike with assist up to 45 km/h. In Hungary it counts as a moped: licence, registration, insurance and a helmet are required.

Paying the whole rental term at once instead of monthly, at a discount.

Battery voltage. The delivery e-bikes in this guide use 48 V systems.

Rated (continuous) power is what EU e-bike rules limit to 250 W. Peak or "international" figures such as 750 W describe short bursts or unlocked modes.

The energy a battery stores. A 48 V 15 Ah battery holds 48 × 15 = 720 Wh. More Wh means more range.