Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the bike cost?
The retail price is $7,990 NZD inclusive of GST.
How does payment work?
Place your order through the website. We'll respond with a tax invoice for $7,990 NZD.
We don't take card payments on this website. Payment is made directly against the invoice.
When will I receive my Galvbike?
There are limited bikes in our August 2026 production run so get in quick.
If all August bikes are accounted for when you make your purchase you will have the option to pre-order from our next production run or cancel your purchase.
Where do you ship?
We ship throughout New Zealand. International shipping is not available at this time.
Is there a warranty?
Galvbike comes with a 3 year manufacturer's warranty. Full warranty terms are provided during the order process.
If you purchase as a consumer, you also have rights under the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 that sit alongside the warranty — see our Terms of Sale for details.
How heavy is it compared to a similar ICE bike?
Galvbike weighs 112 kg with the battery installed. That's lighter than most of the popular farm bikes today. The Galvbike has most of its weight down low compared to a petrol bike, so it's easier to move around and hold upright than an equivalent-weight bike with an engine. If it tips over it's easy to pick back up.
Galvbike is proudly heavier than other electric bikes because we prioritise durability. Take our battery as an example: we've taken a 7 kg penalty to use LFP chemistry over the more commonly used NMC lithium cells, because LFP lasts much longer (see Why LFP and not NMC? for more info).
How long does the battery last on a charge?
Up to 80 km on a full charge. Real-world range depends on terrain, load, and riding style — slow and steady gets you further than full throttle on hills.
What this means in the real world is 2–3 days of use on a flat dairy farm, and 1–2 days on a hilly farm.
Long-term, we chose LiFePO4 (LFP) battery chemistry specifically because it's built to handle a daily charge cycle for many years of farm use.
Why LFP and not NMC?
Galvbike uses LiFePO4 (LFP) lithium chemistry. Most electric motorcycles and ebikes use NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) — specifically the high-discharge variants that deliver the punch a bike needs. NMC is more energy-dense — same capacity, less weight — but the high-discharge cells used in motorcycle packs come with trade-offs that aren't great for a farm bike:
Cycle life. LFP cells typically last thousands of charge cycles before capacity drops below 80%. High-discharge NMC cells used in motorcycle packs are typically rated for a few hundred cycles. On a farm bike charged daily, that's the difference between many years of useful battery life and a replacement after just a couple.
Safety. LFP is far more resistant to thermal runaway — much harder to set on fire even when damaged. Important when the bike lives outdoors and takes knocks.
Heat tolerance. Sitting in the sun on a deck or in the woolshed — LFP handles it.
Deep cycling. You can run an LFP battery down close to empty every day without significantly shortening its life. NMC degrades faster under deep discharge.
The trade-off is weight: LFP is less energy-dense, so we carry roughly a 7 kg penalty using LFP instead of NMC. That's a deliberate choice — durability over weight savings every time.
How long does it take to charge?
About 3–4 hours from empty to full on a standard New Zealand 10 A wall socket. No special charging setup required.
How do I change a rear tyre if the motor is in the rim?
The rear hub motor and wheel are removed together as one assembly — the cable detaches from the bike with 5 screws and unplugs from the main control box. The tyre is then changed on the rim like any other rim.
What needs servicing on it?
We've kept this as simple as possible so you spend more time riding and less time waiting for bikes to come back to the farm.
Brakes — you'll still need to service brakes from time to time like on an ICE bike. But our regen braking is strong, so for most day-to-day riding you won't be touching the mechanical brakes. That significantly stretches brake-pad service intervals.
Tyres — still need changing. We've made it easy to pull the entire rear wheel off and take it to a shop, or DIY the tyre change like you would on any rear wheel.
Swingarm grease — there are grease nipples on the swingarms that need a regrease from time to time, depending on how much time the bike spends in water.
Forks and shocks — standard units that may eventually need seals replaced. No different to existing bikes, and may never happen in the bike's lifetime.
How do I get in touch?
Email info@galvbike.com for any question about your order, the bike, or the reservation process. We aim to reply within 2 business days.