Powabyke has launched its new Lithium Ion battery in response to the need to bring the weight of electric bikes down in a way that is affordable for its customers and accessible for dealers.

With a their “L-Plan” Powabykes can loose 18lbs overnight, whilst this super lightweight battery technology achieves the same 20-30 mile range as before, but with improved ride quality and outstanding hill-climbing ability.

Nick Child, Managing Director of Powabyke said, “We are now able to offer our dealers state-of-the-art Lithium ion batteries to fit the entire Powabyke range for their customers.  New bikes can be supplied with the super new lightweight batteries or they can be supplied as an upgrade for new bikes.”

Frank Curran, International Sales Manager for Powabyke said, “Service life is greatly improved with this technology and whilst the batteries may appear initially costly, they last three times longer than the standard lead acid battery, so are actually far more economic.”

Frank added, “We are continually striving to surpass our customers expectations and deliver the best possible electric bike for their needs.  The launch of our Lithium ion batteries is just the latest development in the Powabyke range to ensure that we provide excellent electric bikes that don’t cost the earth – literally!”

Two options of “Powa” outputs are available from Powabyke’s Lithium ion range.  “Lithium Plus” is designed to be a one for one replacement for existing lead acid batteries, with the same performance but with a greatly reduced weight of just 4kg.  Upgrade on a new bike costs around £299 whilst a battery and charger costs around £349.95.

The “Lithium Lite” option is designed to reduce the weight and cost even further for users who do not need the full range of the Lithium Plus, reducing the cost to £169 for an upgrade or £249.95 for a new battery and charger, delivering around 10 – 15 miles range.

Powabyke has enjoyed global success with over 30,000 bikes sold, and is proving to be a hit all over the UK as well as overseas.  2007 has been exciting year with key developments for the company, including the introduction of electric scooters.

Having expanded globally, Powabyke entered the US market in January, appointing an official distributor based in Washington, providing the electric bikes to the IBD market across America.  At home, Raleigh UK become a key agent for the Powabyke brand.  Powabyke’s new 5-speed Cruiser tryke entered the market, upgrading their Powatryke whilst the City Bike also joined the Powabyke range this year.

With lithium batteries and alloy frames now available, there are exciting times ahead for Powabyke.

The full range of Powabykes includes folding bikes, mountain bikes, and shopper bikes as well as electric scooters.  For more information visit www.Powabyke.com or call (01225) 443737