Pedal-assist and throttle are two types of electric bikes. According to [ebicycles.com](https://www.ebicycles.com/throttle-vs-pedal-assist/), pedal-assist mode is when the motor provides assistance when the pedals are turned, while throttle mode is when the motor is activated by pressing or twisting a throttle. Throttle mode works independently of pedaling, while pedal-assist mode requires pedaling to activate the motor. Additionally, throttle mode will stop working once the bike reaches a certain speed (usually 20 mph), while pedal-assist mode can continue to provide assistance up to 28 mph on Class 3 electric bikes. According to [BikeRadar](https://www.bikeradar.com/features/e-bike-power-throttle-vs-pedal-assist/), the higher the power setting, the shorter the range for both pedal-assist and throttle modes.
There are 2 types of electric bikes, a pedal-assist where you need to pedal to make the motor work, and an electric bike throttle.
Electric bike throttle could recharge the battery through pedaling. Pedal-assist allows a rider to access the electric bike’s motor.
