CURRENT MID-MOTORS, BATTERIES AND ONBOARD COMPUTERS
CURRENT MID-MOTORS, BATTERIES AND ONBOARD COMPUTERS
Keeping track of which e-bike engines, batteries and on-board computers are available isn’t an easy task! We hope to make your job easier. Below you’ll find information on the latest devices from the most famous manufacturers of e-bike engines, batteries and on-board computers in the market today.
Since 2009, Bosch E-Bike Systems has been recognised as the market leader in e-bike engines, batteries and displays. Many e-bike manufacturers rely on this brand’s trend-setting and high-performance components – which impress with their high-quality, reliability and longevity.
Motor | Active Line | Active Line Plus | Performance Line | Performance Line Speed | Performance Line CX |
Power | 250 Watt | 250 Watt | 250 Watt | 350 Watt | 250 Watt |
Max torque | 40 Nm | 50 Nm | 63 Nm | 63 Nm | 75 Nm |
Power-assist up to | 15 mph | 15 mph | 15 mph | 28 mph | 15 mph |
Weight | 2,9 kg | 3,2 kg | < 4 kg | < 4 kg | < 4 kg |
Support levels | 4 (Turbo, Sport, Tour, Eco) | 4 (Turbo, Sport, Tour, Eco) | 4 (Turbo, Sport, Tour, Eco) | 4 (Turbo, Sport, Tour, Eco) | 4 (Turbo, eMTB, Tour, Eco) |
Most suitable for | City | Trekking | Touring | Touring | Mountain bike |
Other | Available for external drive trains and internal hub gears | Available for external drive trains and internal hub gears | Available for external drive trains and internal hub gears |
Battery | PowerPack 300 | PowerPack 400 | PowerPack 500 | PowerTube 500 |
Energy content | 295 Wh | 396 Wh | 482 Wh | 482 Wh |
Voltage | 36 V | 36 V | 36 V | 36 V |
Capacity | 8,2 Ah | 11 Ah | 13,4 Ah | 13,4 Ah |
Weight | Frame: 2,5 kg Luggage rack: 2,6 kg | Frame: 2,5 kg Luggage rack: 2,6 kg | Frame: 2,6 kg Luggage rack: 2,7 kg | 2,8 kg |
Position | Outside the frame, Luggage rack | Outside the frame, Luggage rack | Outside the frame, Luggage rack | Inside the frame |
Dimensions | Frame: 325 x 92 x 90 mm Luggage rack: 372 x 122 x 80 mm | Frame: 325 x 92 x 90 mm Luggage rack: 372 x 122 x 80 mm | Frame: 325 x 92 x 90 mm Luggage rack: 372 x 122 x 80 mm | 349 x 84 x 65 mm |
100% charging time - approx | 2,5 h | 3,5 h | 4,5 h | 4,5 h |
Charge cycle | No data | No data | No data | No data |
Other | DualBattery ability | DualBattery ability | DualBattery ability |
Name | Purion | Intuvia | Nyon |
Display | Yes, LCD | Yes, LCD | Yes, colour LCD |
Dimensions | 145 x 93 x 20 mm | ||
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You’ll find Bosch motors, batteries and onboard computers on e-bikes from, amongst others, the following manufacturers:
- Cube
- Giant
- Haibike
- Serious
- Ortler
- Orbea
Shimano has been recognised as the world leader in bicycle components for years. In 2014, the brand presented a complete e-bike system for city, MTB and touring bikes for the first time. These components are known as SHIMANO STePS.
Motor | STEPS E6000 City | STEPS E-8000 MTB |
Power | 250 Watt | 250 Watt |
Max torque | 50 Nm | 70 Nm |
Power-assist up to | 15 mph | 15 mph |
Weight | 3,2 kg | 2,8 kg |
Support levels | ||
Most suitable for | City, Touring | Mountain bike |
Other | Available with coaster brake |
Battery | BT-E6000 | BT-E6010 | BT-E8010 | BT-E8020 |
Energy content | 418 Wh | 418 Wh | 504 Wh | 504 Wh |
Voltage | 36 V | 36 V | 36 V | 36 V |
Capacity | 11,6 Ah | 11,6 Ah | 14 Ah | 14 Ah |
Weight | 2,55 kg | 2,66 kg | ca. 2,8 kg | ca. 3,5 kg |
Position | Luggage rack | Downtube | Downtube | In the downtube |
100% charging time - approx | 4 h | 4 h | 5 h | 5 h |
Charge cycle | 1000 | 800 | 1000 | 1000 |
Max range | Approx 77 miles | Approx 77 miles |
Name | STePS SC-E6000 | STePS SC-E6010 | STePS SC-E8000 |
Display | Yes, LCD | Yes, LCD | Yes, LCD (1.6“) |
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You’ll find Shimano motors, batteries and onboard computers on e-bikes from, amongst others, the following manufacturers:
- Giant
- Serious
- Ortler
Brose Antriebstechnik GmbH’s know-how of the production of innovative e-bike engines comes directly from the automotive industry. Their parent company – the Brose Group – are the world market leader in electric motors. The e-bike drive systems are officially "Made in Germany" and have been produced in Brose’s Berlin-based motor factory since 2014.
Motor | 15 mph | 28 mph |
Power | 250 Watt | 250 Watt |
Max torque | < 90 Nm | < 90 Nm |
Power-assist up to | 15 mph | 28 mph |
Weight | 3,4 kg | 3,4 kg |
Most suitable for | Mountain bike | S-Pedelec |
Other | Open system can be combined with a variety of batteries and displays | Open system can be combined with a variety of batteries and displays |
Yamaha has made a global name for themselves since they first began producing motorbikes in the 1950s. They’ve developed e-bike drivetrain components since 1993 and are recognised as one of the pioneering forces behind establishing bikes with electric pedal support on the market.
Motor | PWseries SE | PWseries | PW Speed | PW-X | PW-X Speed | SynchroDrive Pro |
Power | 250 Watt | 250 Watt | 500 Watt | 250 Watt | 500 Watt | 250 Watt |
Max torque | 70 Nm | 70 Nm | 70 Nm | 80 Nm | 80 Nm | 80 Nm |
Power-assist up to | 15 mph | 15 mph | 28 mph | 15 mph | 28 mph | 15 mph |
Weight | 3,5 kg | 3,5 kg | 3,5 kg | 3,1 kg | 3,1 kg | 3,1 kg |
Support levels | 4 (+Eco, Eco, STD, High) | 4 (+Eco, Eco, STD, High) | 4 (+Eco, Eco, STD, High) | 5 (+Eco, Eco, STD, High, EXPW) | 5 (+Eco, Eco, STD, High, EXPW) | 5 (Eco, Tour/Basic, Active, Sport, Power) |
Most suitable for | From city to mountain bikes | From city to mountain bikes | S-Pedelecs | Mountain bikes | S-Pedelecs | Mountain bikes |
Other | Cadence max. 110 U/min | Cadence max. 100 U/min | Cadence max. 120 U/min | Cadence max. 120 U/min |
Battery | Downtube | Downtube | Luggage Rack | Luggage Rack |
Energy content | 400 Wh | 500 Wh | 400 Wh | 500 Wh |
Voltage | 36 V | 36 V | 36 V | 36 V |
Weight | 2,9 kg | 3,0 kg | 2,9 kg | 3,0 kg |
Position | Downtube | Downtube | Luggage rack | Luggage rack |
100% charging time - approx | 3,5 h | 4 h | 3,5 h | 4 h |
You’ll find Yamaha engines, batteries and on-board computers on e-bikes from, amongst others, the following manufacturers:
- Giant
- Haibike
As a manufacturer of electronic solutions, Panasonic has established itself on the market for decades. In 1996, the manufacturer presented a complete e-bike for the first time. Since then, they’ve continued to develop their e-bike engines, batteries and displays on a regular basis and these can all be found on many bike types.
Motor | Multi Speed Assist System | Multi Speed Assist System | Rear Mount Type | Rear Mount Type | Front Mount Typ | Front Mount Typ |
Power | 250 Watt | 350 Watt | 250 Watt | 350 Watt | 250 Watt | 350 Watt |
Max torque | 60 Nm | 65 Nm | 60 Nm | 65 Nm | 60 Nm | 65 Nm |
Power-assist up to | 15 mph | 28 mph | 15 mph | 28 mph | 15 mph | 28 mph |
Weight | 4,8 kg | 4,8 kg | 4 kg | 4 kg | 4 kg | 4 kg |
Support levels | 3 (Eco, Std, High) | 3 (Eco, Std, High) | ||||
Most suitable for | Mountain bikes | S-Pedelecs | City | S-Pedelecs | City | S-Pedelecs |
Other | 2-speed engine, available with and without coaster brake | 2-speed engine, available with and without coaster brake |
Battery | Upright Battery | Triangle Battery | Integrated Design Battery |
Energy content | 540/648 Wh | 432 Wh | 432/288 Wh |
Voltage | 36 V | 36 V | 36 V |
Capacity | 15/18 Ah | 12 Ah | 12/8 Ah |
Weight | 3,8/4,4 kg | 3,3 kg | 3,3/2,3 kg |
Position | Seat tube | Downtube | Integrated into the downtube |
Integrerat i ramen | Integrerat i ramen | ||
100% charging time - approx | 5,5/6,5 h | ||
Charge cycle | 700 |
Name | Center LCD Console | Side LCD type | Side LED type |
Display | yes, LCD | yes, LCD | no |
Dimensions | 87x50 mm | ||
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Together with Daum Research & Development, Derby Cycle develop the Impulse motors, as well as batteries and on-board computers. Back in 2011, they developed an e-bike engine with a coaster brake.
Motor | 2.0 | 2.0 Speed | Evo Next | Evo RS | Evo RS Speed |
Energy content | 250 Watt | 350 Watt | 250 Watt | 250 Watt | 350 Watt |
Max torque | 70 Nm | 70 Nm | 80 Nm | 80 Nm | 80 Nm |
Power-assist up to | 15 mph | 28 mph | 15 mph | 15 mph | 28 mph |
Weight | 3,9 kg | 3,9 kg | 3,9 kg | 3,9 kg | 3,9 kg |
Support levels | 3 (Eco/Sport/Power) | 4 (Eco/Sport/Power/Ultra) | |||
Most suitable for | City | S-pedelecs | Touring | Touring, mountain bikes | S-pedelecs |
Battery | 2.0 | Evo RS | Evo RS |
Energy content | 522 Wh | 612 Wh | 612 Wh |
Voltage | 36 V | 36 V | 36 V |
Capacity | 14,5 Ah | 17 Ah | 17 Ah |
Position | Saddle tube | Downtube | Within downtube |
100% charging time - approx | 6 h | 6 h | 6 h |
Charge cycle | 1100 | 1100 | 1100 |
Other | 2 year guarantee |
Name | LCD Compact | Evo Smart | Evo Smart Compact |
Display | yes, LCD | yes, LCD | yes |
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You’ll find motors, batteries and on-board computers from Impulse on e-bikes from the following manufacturers:
- FOCUS
As an electrical manufacturer for various household appliances, AEG is well known. Since 2016, the Nuremberg company has also produced e-bike components that can be installed in all e-bike types (city, touring, mountain bike).
Motor | AEG ComfortDrive | EcoDrive | SportDrive |
Power | 250 Watt | 250 Watt | 250 Watt |
Max torque | 100 Nm | 50 Nm | 100 Nm |
Power-assist up to | 15 mph | 28 mph | 15 mph |
Most suitable for | City, touring | City | Mountain bike |
Other | proKey-Chip-Technology, AEG ComfortDrive C with back pedal brake and proLock-Chip-Technology | proKey-Chip-Technology, AEG ComfortDrive C with back pedal brake |
Battery | Downtube | Downtube | Integrated frame battery |
Energy content | 468 Wh | 614 Wh | 403 Wh |
Voltage | 36 V | 48 V | 36 V |
Capacity | 13 Ah | 12,8 Ah | 11,2 Ah |
Position | Downtube/seat tube | Downtube/seat tube | Inside downtube |
Name | AEG LCD-Display |
Display | yes, LCD |
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Motors, batteries and on-board computers from AEG can be found on e-bikes from the following manufacturers:
- Serious
- Ortler
The Chinese company Bafang specialises in the production of innovative system components for electric vehicles (e-bikes, e-scooters). In recent years, their activities have also shifted to the European and American markets. In Europe, they are among the leading suppliers of motors, batteries and displays for e-bikes.
Motor | MM G33.250 | MM G33.350 |
Energy content | 250 Watt | 350 Watt |
Max torque | 80 Nm | 80 Nm |
Power-assist up to | 15 mph | 28 mph |
Weight | 3,8 kg | 3,8 kg |
Loudness level | < 55 dB | < 55 dB |
Most suitable for | City, touring and MTB | S-pedelec |
Battery | BT S01.370.UART | BT C01.450.UART | BT F04.600.UART |
Energy content | 410/490 Wh | 447 Wh | 602 Wh |
Voltage | 36/43 V | 43 V | 43 V |
Capacity | 11,4 Ah | 10,4 Ah | 14 Ah |
Weight | 2,7 kg | 3,5 kg | < 3,5 kg |
Position | Seat tube | Luggage rack | Downtube |
Dimensions | 330x110x92 mm | 408x70x123 mm | 334x89x86 mm |
100% charging time - approx | 4,5 h | 6,5 h | 5,5 h |
Name | DP C11.UART | DP C01.UART | DP C15.UART |
Display | yes, LCD | yes, LCD | yes, LCD |
Dimensions | 70x60x52 mm | 107x58x70 mm | 65x45x44 mm |
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You can find motors, batteries and on-board computers from Bafang on e-bikes from the following manufacturers:
- Orbea
Fazua was founded in 2013 in Munich with the goal of revolutionising the e-bike market. They certainly impressed at Eurobike 2017, where they presented their Evation system. This innovative drive won the popular Eurobike Gold Award there. With a total of only 3.3 kg (engine, battery, drive pack), the slim system can be inconspicuously integrated into the downtube of the frame. Focus introduced the first e-road bike equipped with this system and also received a Eurobike Award. Many other brands including CUBE have integrated this system into their e-mountain bikes and new e-racing bikes.
Details of Fazua‘s Evation system:
- Provides support up to 15 mph
- Weight: (total) 3.3kg, (drivepack battery + components): 2 kg, (bottom bracket position motor ): 1.3 kg
- Max torque: 60 Nm
- Energy contents of the battery: 252 Wh
- Voltage: 36 V
- Battery capacity: 7 Ah
- Assistance
- Breeze: 125 W, 75 % green
- River: 250 W, 150 %, blue
- Rocket: 400 W, 250 %, pink
- With pushing aid