Discover the electric BIXIs!
It’s a bike that has been equipped with an electric motor and a rechargeable battery in order to help you pedal. They are easy to spot thanks to their blue colour. To take advantage of the electric assistance and activate the propulsion, all you have to do is pedal! The motor will instantly provide just the right amount of power to boost your speed up to 32 km/h.
The propulsion speed is limited to 32 km/h to provide a safe user experience.
The electric BIXIs have a battery autonomy of 70 km. You can check the battery level, on a scale of 4 green bars, by consulting your mobile application or by pressing the button on the electric BIXI’s stem. A full enough battery (2 bars or more) will allow you to make a trip of 5 km without difficulty, while a battery that is nearly drained (1 bar) will allow you to travel about 1 km. If the battery level is too low, the electric bike will not be visible in the mobile application, and you will not be able to unlock it at the docking point.
Check out the BIXI app’s map of Greater Montreal to see all the stations where you can get a sufficiently charged electric BIXI. A lightning icon makes them easy to spot!
Renting an Electric BIXI
Want to ride an electric BIXI? ⚡ Download the BIXI app! This is the easiest way to rent these bikes, with or without a subscription. To find out the steps for renting with the app, see How can I unlock a bike using the BIXI app?
To find out the steps for renting with the station kiosk, see How can I unlock a BIXI bike with my credit card?
No, it is not possible to reserve an electric BIXI. You can, however, identify in real time the stations that host an electric BIXI via the BIXI application using a lightning bolt icon.
Return the bike to a BIXI station as soon as possible and take another to continue your trip. Our team on the road or one of the charging stations will take care of charging the battery.
Check out the BIXI app’s map to see all the stations where you can get a sufficiently charged electric BIXI. A lightning icon makes them easy to spot!
To deactivate electric assistance manually, simply press and hold the button on the top of the stem for 5 seconds. The button emits a blinking blue light when the engine is off.
Note that it is not necessary to turn off the power assistance after each use. It automatically turns off after 5 minutes when not used.