Want to work on your fitness at home and know what that means for your electricity bill? In this blog, you’ll discover what treadmill power consumption involves and how Moov compares with treadmills from Dreaver and WalkingPad.
In short
- The power consumption of a treadmill depends on motor power, speed, weight and the duration of your workout.
- The current Moov Walk models have a 0.88 HP brushless motor. The Run models have a 1.0 HP brushless motor.
- Actual power consumption varies depending on how the treadmill is used and is not stated as an average kWh consumption per hour for the current Moov models.
- With a few practical tips, you can limit unnecessary energy use while moving.
What determines the power consumption of a treadmill?
The power consumption of a treadmill is determined by several factors:
- Motor power: The more powerful the motor, the more power it can deliver.
- Peak power vs. continuous power:
- Peak power is the maximum power the motor can deliver for a short period.
- Continuous power indicates what the motor can deliver over a longer period.
- Duration of use: The longer you use the treadmill, the more electricity you consume.
- User weight & speed: A higher pace or greater load requires more from the motor.
In short: the greater the load and the longer you walk or run, the more energy you will generally use.
Power consumption comparison by brand
The old SmartStep models have now been replaced by the current Moov product range. Power specifications are not presented in the same way by every brand, which means a reliable one-to-one comparison of average kWh consumption per hour cannot be made.
The Moov Walk and Moov Walk Plus are equipped with a 0.88 HP brushless motor, while the Moov Run and Moov Run Plus use a 1.0 HP brushless motor. For comparison, the Dreaver WalkingPad S340 lists a power rating of 270 W, while the WalkingPad A1 Pro states a power input of 932 W.
These figures do not automatically indicate how much electricity you use during an average walk. Actual power consumption depends on factors such as your speed, duration of use, body weight and any incline.
What does this mean for your electricity bill?
How much a treadmill costs to run each month depends on its actual electricity consumption during use and your own electricity tariff.
You can calculate this with:
consumption in kWh × number of sessions × electricity price per kWh
Someone who walks for half an hour every day will naturally use the treadmill for less time than someone who walks for several hours during the working day. So look at your own usage rather than one fixed monthly amount.
What about power consumption with Moov?
The current Moov models use brushless motors. The Moov Walk and Walk Plus have a 0.88 HP motor and are designed for walking and light jogging at speeds up to 8 km/h. The Moov Run and Moov Run Plus have a 1.0 HP motor and offer room for everything from walking to running at speeds up to 14 km/h.
Actual electricity consumption during a session depends on how you use the treadmill.
Saving energy while training
Want to be more conscious of your energy use? Try these tips:
- Train during the day if that means you need less lighting.
- Choose a duration that fits your day. A short movement break counts too.
- Unplug the treadmill when you won’t be using it for a longer period.
- Have solar panels? Where possible, you can plan your movement for a time when you are generating your own electricity.
This keeps movement practical and close.
