Under typical riding conditions, the DAB electric motorcycle battery is designed to retain around 70% of its original capacity after approximately 120,000 km of use.

Actual battery ageing and performance may vary depending on riding habits, charging practices, mileage, and environmental conditions such as temperature and storage.

The range of our motorcycles is measured in accordance with the WMTC (World Motorcycle Test Cycle), the official European standard defined under Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014. This standardized cycle simulates real-world riding conditions across urban, rural, and highway environments to provide a consistent basis for comparing energy consumption and range across manufacturers.

Our estimated range figures are based on tests conducted with a fully charged battery : Up to 150 km in city use and Up to 120 km combined (WMTC)

Please note that actual range may vary depending on several factors, including:

Riding style and speed / Load and weight carried / Terrain and road conditions / Ambient temperature and weather / Battery age and condition

The DAB electric motorcycle battery pack has a maximum energy capacity of 7.1 kWh (6.2 kWh nominal).

The DAB uses a single, high-capacity 72V Lithium-ion battery with a maximum capacity of 7.1 kWh (6.2 kWh nominal).

For daily charging, no. The battery on the DAB electric motorcycle is integrated into the motorcycle, and charging is done by plugging the motorcycle directly into a power source using the charging cable.

The battery is designed to be durable and serviceable. While it is not intended to be removed or swapped by the user, it can be serviced or repaired by qualified technicians when necessary, ensuring long-term reliability and sustainability.

This integrated battery design also improves safety, structural rigidity, and ease of everyday charging, making the DAB 1 simple to use as a daily electric motorcycle.

Every battery has a finite lifespan. However, by riding smoothly, adopting good charging practices and storing your battery appropriately, you’ll be able to maximise your battery lifespan or state of health (SoH).

We recommend:

• Frequently recharge your battery so as to avoid letting it run down to empty before charging it again. Where possible, try to keep the state of charge (SoC) between 20% and 80%. Deep cycling (frequently and consistently taking the battery from 100% to 0% and back up again) negatively affects the long-term health of the battery.
• Avoid running your battery down to or close to 0% SoC.
• Once charging is complete, unplug the DAB Motors from the power source.
• Where possible, store your DAB Motors indoors overnight and avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures. Temperatures outside the range of -8°C to 35°C (17.6°F to 95°F) will dramatically reduce your battery's SoH.
• Do not charge your bike in extremely low or high temperatures – charging in a moderate ambient temperature (15°C to 27°C/ 59°F to 80.6°F) is optimal.
• Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON position for extended periods of time, as this will result in unnecessary battery discharge.
• Selecting conservative drive modes (ie. Eco Mode or Street Mode as opposed to Sport Mode) will reduce the rate of discharge and thus prolong battery lifespan.

For long-term storage (for example during winter):

• Do not leave the battery at a very low charge level
• Keep the battery between 30% and 50% charge
• Store the motorcycle in an environment between 0°C and 25°C
• Avoid long periods of inactivity with a fully empty battery, as deep discharge can damage it

This helps preserve battery health and long-term performance.

To protect the electric motorcycle traction battery, performance is automatically reduced until the battery returns to a safe operating temperature.

The 12V battery on a DAB Motors powers the bike's essential electronics and lightning.

The 12V battery on the DAB electric motorcycle is located under the seat and can be easily accessed and replaced if needed.

Instructions for replacing the 12V battery can be found in the rider’s manual.

The 12V battery in the DAB Motors motorbike will slowly discharge over time if the bike is not in use, and it’s important to avoid running it flat. The 12V battery charges off the main battery, but the bike needs to be switched on for this to take place. Therefore, during periods of storage or non-use longer than 4 weeks, you’ll either need to:

• Remove the 12V battery from the bike; or
• Switch the bike on every 3 to 4 weeks and allow at least an hour for the 12V battery to charge.

If you’re not able to do either of these things during the period of storage or non-use, we recommend purchasing a battery maintainer. This will slowly and consistently charge the 12V battery to make sure it doesn’t run flat or overcharge.

Riders can now leave bulky chargers behind and simply carry their DAB charging cable, integrated into the glove compartment. This streamlined approach simplifies charging, allowing for lighter travel and greater ease. Whether at home or on the go, the compact design ensures hassle-free recharging without compromising performance or comfort. Compatible with both home sockets and Type 2 stations, electric riding becomes more accessible and practical than ever before.

• 50–100% charge: approximately 1.5 hours

• 20-100% charge: approximately 3 hours

• 0–100% charge: approximately 3.5-4 hours

Charging time may vary depending on the power source, battery temperature, and charging conditions.

Yes. DAB electric motorcycles feature an onboard charger, making charging simple and convenient.

• No external charger is required

• Only the charging cable is needed

• The charging cable fits inside the glove box for easy storage

This integrated onboard charging system makes the DAB 1 electric motorcycle easy to charge at home or on the go.

Charging a DAB motorcycle is significantly more cost-effective than running a petrol motorcycle, a car, or relying on public transport. The main running cost is electricity for charging.

To give a clear idea, the examples below use typical residential electricity prices and average daily commuting distances.

France

Charging a DAB motorcycle from low to full battery typically costs around €1 to €1.50, depending on your electricity tariff. With a real-world mixed range of up to 150 km, this means the cost per kilometre is extremely low. The average daily commute in France is approximately 13 km.

For a typical working month (around 20 days), the cost of charging would be only a few euros per month. This makes a DAB one of the most economical ways to commute, especially when compared to a petrol motorcycle, car, or public transport.

United Kingdom

Charging a DAB motorcycle at home typically costs around £1.50 to £2 for a full charge, depending on your electricity supplier and tariff. With a range of up to 150 km, a full charge comfortably covers several days of average commuting. The average daily commute in the UK is around 11–12 miles (18–19 km). Over a typical month of commuting, charging costs generally remain well under £10 per month.

In short

Running a DAB motorcycle costs just a few euros, pounds, or dollars per month in electricity for everyday commuting—making it a much more economical option than petrol motorcycles, cars, or public transport.

The DAB features an onboard charger that is compatible with both standard home sockets and Type 2 public charging stations.

Yes. The charging system is designed to manage charging safely and stop automatically when the battery is full.