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CURRENT MID-MOTORS, BATTERIES AND ONBOARD COMPUTERS

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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.


BOSCH

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.

BOSCH MOTORS
MotorActive LineActive Line PlusPerformance LinePerformance Line SpeedPerformance Line CX
Power250 Watt250 Watt250 Watt350 Watt250 Watt
Max torque40 Nm50 Nm63 Nm63 Nm75 Nm
Power-assist up to15 mph15 mph15 mph28 mph15 mph
Weight2,9 kg3,2 kg< 4 kg< 4 kg< 4 kg
Support levels4 (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 forCityTrekkingTouringTouringMountain bike
OtherAvailable for external drive trains and internal hub gearsAvailable for external drive trains and internal hub gearsAvailable for external drive trains and internal hub gears  

BOSCH BATTERIES
BatteryPowerPack 300PowerPack 400PowerPack 500PowerTube 500
Energy content295 Wh396 Wh482 Wh482 Wh
Voltage36 V36 V36 V36 V
Capacity8,2 Ah11 Ah13,4 Ah13,4 Ah
WeightFrame: 2,5 kg Luggage rack: 2,6 kgFrame: 2,5 kg Luggage rack: 2,6 kgFrame: 2,6 kg Luggage rack: 2,7 kg2,8 kg
PositionOutside the frame, Luggage rackOutside the frame, Luggage rackOutside the frame, Luggage rackInside the frame
DimensionsFrame: 325 x 92 x 90 mm Luggage rack: 372 x 122 x 80 mmFrame: 325 x 92 x 90 mm Luggage rack: 372 x 122 x 80 mmFrame: 325 x 92 x 90 mm Luggage rack: 372 x 122 x 80 mm349 x 84 x 65 mm
100% charging time - approx2,5 h3,5 h4,5 h4,5 h
Charge cycleNo dataNo dataNo dataNo data
Other DualBattery abilityDualBattery abilityDualBattery ability

BOSCH ONBOARD COMPUTER
NamePurionIntuviaNyon
DisplayYes, LCDYes, LCDYes, colour LCD
Dimensions  145 x 93 x 20 mm
Visual display
  • Charge status
  • Speed
  • Ride mode
  • Range
  • Trip distance
  • Total distance
  • Charge status
  • Speed
  • Ride mode
  • Range
  • Trip distance
  • Total distance
  • Gear/shift advisor
  • USB charger
  • Smartphone connectivity
  • Navigation
  • Fitness function
  • App time
  • Speed
  • Ascent metres
  • Gear/shift advisor
  • Range
  • Distance
  • Battery charge
  • Charging via USB

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

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.

SHIMANO MOTORS
MotorSTEPS E6000 CitySTEPS E-8000 MTB
Power250 Watt250 Watt
Max torque50 Nm70 Nm
Power-assist up to15 mph15 mph
Weight3,2 kg2,8 kg
Support levels  
Most suitable forCity, TouringMountain bike
OtherAvailable with coaster brake 

SHIMANO BATTERIES
BatteryBT-E6000BT-E6010BT-E8010BT-E8020
Energy content418 Wh418 Wh504 Wh504 Wh
Voltage36 V36 V36 V36 V
Capacity11,6 Ah11,6 Ah14 Ah14 Ah
Weight2,55 kg2,66 kgca. 2,8 kgca. 3,5 kg
PositionLuggage rackDowntubeDowntubeIn the downtube
100% charging time - approx4 h4 h5 h5 h
Charge cycle100080010001000
Max rangeApprox 77 milesApprox 77 miles  

SHIMANO ONBOARD COMPUTERS/DISPLAYS
NameSTePS SC-E6000STePS SC-E6010STePS SC-E8000
DisplayYes, LCDYes, LCDYes, LCD (1.6“)
Visual display
  • Daily miles
  • Total miles
  • Current speed
  • Average speed
  • Max. speed
  • Time of day
  • Battery capacity
  • Range
  • Daily miles
  • Total miles
  • Current speed
  • Average speed
  • Max. speed
  • Time of day
  • Exact display of battery capacity
  • Range
  • Gear used and Start-Mode gear
    (only for bikes with Shimano Di2 support and Nexus or Alfine gear hub)
  • Displays support level
  • Displays light function
  • Fully automatic display (only for 8 speed Di2)
  • Time of day
  • Support level
  • Battery power level
  • Speed (current, maximum, average)
  • Gear indicator (with Di2)
  • Distance
  • Total miles
  • Riding time
  • Estimated range
  • Range overview
  • Error messages
  • Cadence
  • Power (Watt) of the rider
  • Calories burnt

You’ll find Shimano motors, batteries and onboard computers on e-bikes from, amongst others, the following manufacturers:

  • Giant
  • Serious
  • Ortler

BROSE

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.

BROSE MOTORS
Motor15 mph28 mph
Power250 Watt250 Watt
Max torque< 90 Nm< 90 Nm
Power-assist up to15 mph28 mph
Weight3,4 kg3,4 kg
Most suitable forMountain bikeS-Pedelec
OtherOpen system can be combined with a variety of batteries and displaysOpen system can be combined with a variety of batteries and displays

YAMAHA

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.

YAMAHA MOTORS
MotorPWseries SEPWseriesPW SpeedPW-XPW-X SpeedSynchroDrive Pro
Power250 Watt250 Watt500 Watt250 Watt500 Watt250 Watt
Max torque70 Nm70 Nm70 Nm80 Nm80 Nm80 Nm
Power-assist up to15 mph15 mph28 mph15 mph28 mph15 mph
Weight3,5 kg3,5 kg3,5 kg3,1 kg3,1 kg3,1 kg
Support levels4 (+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 forFrom city to mountain bikesFrom city to mountain bikesS-PedelecsMountain bikesS-PedelecsMountain bikes
OtherCadence max. 110 U/minCadence max. 100 U/min Cadence max. 120 U/min Cadence max. 120 U/min

YAMAHA BATTERIES
BatteryDowntubeDowntubeLuggage RackLuggage Rack
Energy content400 Wh500 Wh400 Wh500 Wh
Voltage36 V36 V36 V36 V
Weight2,9 kg3,0 kg2,9 kg3,0 kg
PositionDowntubeDowntubeLuggage rackLuggage rack
100% charging time - approx3,5 h4 h3,5 h4 h

You’ll find Yamaha engines, batteries and on-board computers on e-bikes from, amongst others, the following manufacturers:

  • Giant
  • Haibike

PANASONIC

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.

PANASONIC MOTORS
MotorMulti Speed Assist SystemMulti Speed Assist SystemRear Mount TypeRear Mount TypeFront Mount TypFront Mount Typ
Power250 Watt350 Watt250 Watt350 Watt250 Watt350 Watt
Max torque60 Nm65 Nm60 Nm65 Nm60 Nm65 Nm
Power-assist up to15 mph28 mph15 mph28 mph15 mph28 mph
Weight4,8 kg4,8 kg4 kg4 kg4 kg4 kg
Support levels3 (Eco, Std, High)3 (Eco, Std, High)    
Most suitable forMountain bikesS-PedelecsCityS-PedelecsCityS-Pedelecs
Other2-speed engine, available with and without coaster brake2-speed engine, available with and without coaster brake    

PANASONIC BATTERIES
BatteryUpright BatteryTriangle BatteryIntegrated Design Battery
Energy content540/648 Wh432 Wh432/288 Wh
Voltage36 V36 V36 V
Capacity15/18 Ah12 Ah12/8 Ah
Weight3,8/4,4 kg3,3 kg3,3/2,3 kg
PositionSeat tubeDowntubeIntegrated into the downtube
Integrerat i ramenIntegrerat i ramen  
100% charging time - approx5,5/6,5 h  
Charge cycle700  

PANASONIC ON-BOARD COMPUTER
NameCenter LCD ConsoleSide LCD typeSide LED type
Displayyes, LCDyes, LCDno
Dimensions87x50 mm  
Visual display
  • Clock
  • Current, max., Ø speed
  • Distance covered
  • Battery status
  • Backlight
  • USB charging function for mobile phones
  • Current, max., Ø speed
  • Distance covered
  • Battery status
  • Backlight
  • USB charging function for mobile phones
  • Battery status
  • Backlight
  • USB connector

IMPULSE

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.

IMPULSE MOTORS
Motor2.02.0 SpeedEvo NextEvo RSEvo RS Speed
Energy content250 Watt350 Watt250 Watt250 Watt350 Watt
Max torque70 Nm70 Nm80 Nm80 Nm80 Nm
Power-assist up to15 mph28 mph15 mph15 mph28 mph
Weight3,9 kg3,9 kg3,9 kg3,9 kg3,9 kg
Support levels3 (Eco/Sport/Power)  4 (Eco/Sport/Power/Ultra) 
Most suitable forCityS-pedelecsTouringTouring, mountain bikesS-pedelecs

IMPULSE BATTERIES
Battery2.0Evo RSEvo RS
Energy content522 Wh612 Wh612 Wh
Voltage36 V36 V36 V
Capacity14,5 Ah17 Ah17 Ah
PositionSaddle tubeDowntubeWithin downtube
100% charging time - approx6 h6 h6 h
Charge cycle110011001100
Other2 year guarantee  

IMPULSE ONBOARD COMPUTER/DISPLAYS
NameLCD CompactEvo SmartEvo Smart Compact
Displayyes, LCDyes, LCDyes
Visual display
  • Battery level
  • Support level
  • Speed
  • Trip distance
  • Total distance
  • Speed
  • Residual range
  • Battery charging time
  • Support level
  • Tour average speed
  • Tour distance
  • Tour time
  • Trip maximum speed
  • Trip distance
  • Trip time
  • Cadence
  • Navigation display
  • Bluetooth
  • Time
  • Support level
  • Battery level
  • Speed
  • Residual range
  • Assist/Cadence
  • Bluetooth

You’ll find motors, batteries and on-board computers from Impulse on e-bikes from the following manufacturers:

  • FOCUS

AEG

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).

AEG MOTORS
MotorAEG ComfortDriveEcoDriveSportDrive
Power250 Watt250 Watt250 Watt
Max torque100 Nm50 Nm100 Nm
Power-assist up to15 mph28 mph15 mph
Most suitable forCity, touringCityMountain bike
OtherproKey-Chip-Technology, AEG ComfortDrive C with back pedal
brake and proLock-Chip-Technology
proKey-Chip-Technology, AEG
ComfortDrive C with back pedal brake
 

AEG BATTERIES
BatteryDowntubeDowntubeIntegrated frame battery
Energy content468 Wh614 Wh403 Wh
Voltage36 V48 V36 V
Capacity13 Ah12,8 Ah11,2 Ah
PositionDowntube/seat tubeDowntube/seat tubeInside downtube

AEG ON-BOARD COMPUTER/DISPLAYS
NameAEG LCD-Display
Displayyes, LCD
Visual display
  • Current, max., Ø speed
  • Duration
  • Covered track
  • Battery status
  • Backlight
  • Boost
  • USB charging function for mobile phones

Motors, batteries and on-board computers from AEG can be found on e-bikes from the following manufacturers:

  • Serious
  • Ortler

BAFANG

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.

BAFANG MOTORS
MotorMM G33.250MM G33.350
Energy content250 Watt350 Watt
Max torque80 Nm80 Nm
Power-assist up to15 mph28 mph
Weight3,8 kg3,8 kg
Loudness level< 55 dB< 55 dB
Most suitable forCity, touring and MTBS-pedelec

BAFANG BATTERIES
BatteryBT S01.370.UARTBT C01.450.UARTBT F04.600.UART
Energy content410/490 Wh447 Wh602 Wh
Voltage36/43 V43 V43 V
Capacity11,4 Ah10,4 Ah14 Ah
Weight2,7 kg3,5 kg< 3,5 kg
PositionSeat tubeLuggage rackDowntube
Dimensions330x110x92 mm408x70x123 mm334x89x86 mm
100% charging time - approx4,5 h6,5 h5,5 h

BAFANG ON-BOARD COMPUTER/DISPLAYS
NameDP C11.UARTDP C01.UARTDP C15.UART
Displayyes, LCDyes, LCDyes, LCD
Dimensions70x60x52 mm107x58x70 mm65x45x44 mm
Visual display
  • Current, max., Ø speed
  • Duration
  • Distance covered
  • Battery status
  • Backlight
  • Boost
  • Current, maximum, Ø speed
  • Duration
  • Distance covered
  • Battery status
  • Backlight
  • Boost
  • Current, maximum, Ø speed
  • Distance covered
  • Battery status
  • Backlight
  • Boost

You can find motors, batteries and on-board computers from Bafang on e-bikes from the following manufacturers:

  • Orbea

FAZUA

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

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