Bosch eBike User Manual
Battery Guide
2021
THE eBIKE
RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY GUIDE
FEEL THE FLOW
Bosch eBike Systems | EN
bosch-ebike.com
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Contents
Succinctly stat ed
PowerPacks and PowerTubes are the energy sources for the Bosch
Active Line, Active Line Plus, Cargo Line, Performance Line and
Performance Line CX eBike systems. Useful tips on how to determine
their range, optimise their efficiency and maximise their service life are provided on the following pages, as well as pointers on safety and handling.
Bosch batteries and chargers 4
Charging time 10
Range 12
Handling, care and service life 20
Transport 26
Safety 28
Benefits and areas of application 30
Questions & Answers 32
Test bench measurement R200 34
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Bosch batteries
and chargers
More energy for
travelling
Bosch batteries are an efficient,
long-life energy source. They combine impressive mileage, a long
service life and low weight (approx.
2.5 to 3.5 kg) with an ergonomic design and convenient handling. The
high-quality lithium-ion batteries
have a Battery Management System
(BMS) that detects significant
potential sources of error and
effectively protects cells against
overload. DualBattery is the perfect solution for touring eBikers,
long-distance commuters, eCargo
bikers and eMountain bikers. The
combination of two Bosch batteries
delivers up to 1,250 Wh and can be
installed in various battery combinations* from the manufacturer.
The system switches intelligently
between the two batteries during
both charging and discharging.
* DualBattery is not available in combination
with PowerPack 300 and PowerTube 400.
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Bosch batteries
Powerful in every design
Frame battery
Sporty & dynamic: when used as a frame battery,
the PowerPack 300, 400 or 500 sits close to the
centre of gravity of your eBike to ensure optimal
weight distribution.
▶ PowerPack 300
▶ PowerPack 400
▶ PowerPack 500
PowerPack Frame
Integrated rechargeable battery
Stylishly elegant: there are two versions; horizontal
or vertical. Both are installed directly by the manufacturer depending on the eBike's design. Available
in 400, 500 or 625 versions.
vertical
PowerTube
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horizontal
▶ PowerTube 400
▶ PowerTube 500
▶ PowerTube 625
PowerPack Rack
Rack battery
Comfortably convenient: on step-through models,
the rack battery frees up space and allows the rider
to mount and dismount safely. Available in three
variants: 300, 400 or 500.
▶ PowerPack 300
▶ PowerPack 400
▶ PowerPack 500
DualBattery
Double the power: combining two Bosch eBike rechargeable batteries provides an energy content of
up to 1,250 Wh.*
▶ 2 x PowerPack
▶ 2 x PowerTube
▶ PowerPack + PowerTube
DualBattery
* DualBattery is not available in combination with PowerPack 300 and PowerTube 400.
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Bosch chargers
Reliable power sources
Bosch chargers are handy, lightweight and robust. The sealed housing
makes them extremely stable. Wherever your journey may take you: with
the 2 A Compact Charger, 4 A Standard Charger and 6 A Fast Charger*,
Bosch has developed three models that can charge Bosch eBikes quickly
and reliably. All Bosch chargers operate silently and can also charge the
Bosch PowerTube. They also feature a practical velcro fastener for stowing
the cable tidily.
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Compact Charger, the faithful companion
The Compact Charger is the ideal charger for all
eBikers who are constantly on the move. It
weighs less than 600g and is 40 % smaller than
the Standard Charger – small enough to fit into
many saddlebags. The Compact Charger can
also be used in the USA, Canada and Australia
with mains voltages of 100 to 240 V with a corresponding adapter.
Standard Charger, the all-rounder
The robust and functional Standard Charger
features a unique balance between performance, size and weight and is suitable for every
possible use.
Fast Charger, the fastest option
The Fast Charger is the fastest Bosch eBike
charger and will recharge a Bosch eBike battery
in the shortest possible time. After just three
hours, the powerful PowerPack 500 and
PowerTube 500 are fully charged. The
Fast Charger needs just over one hour to charge
a battery to 50 % capacity. This makes it the
perfect charger for fast charging while on a trip.
The Fast Charger is ideal for eBikes that are
regularly in use and frequently charged, in
particular for DualBattery with up to 1,250 Wh.
* Charging current is limited to 4 A for the PowerPack 300 and Classic + Line batteries.
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Charging time
As fast as you like
Charging time depends on the battery capacity and the charger type. The
following diagrams show how quickly the various batteries can be charged
using each specific charger.
A comparison of the charging times of each charger model:
PowerPack 300 PowerPack 400 PowerPack 500
rechargeable
battery
Compact
Charger
Standard
Charger
Fast Chargers* Bosch
50 % charge 100 % charge
* Charging current is limited to 4 A for the PowerPack 300 and Classic + Line batteries.
PowerTube 400
5 h
2 h
2.5 h
1 h
2.5 h
1 h
PowerTube 500 PowerTube 625
6.5 h
2.5 h
3.5 h
1.5 h
2.5 h
1 h
7.5 h
3.5 h
4.5 h
2 h
3 h
1.2 h
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8.8 h
4.2 h
4.9 h
2.1 h
3.7 h
1.4 h
DualBattery 1250
17.6 h
8.4 h
9.8 h
4.2 h
7.4 h
2.8 h
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