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Contents
PowerPacks and PowerTubes are the energy sources for Bosch eBike
systems. Useful tips to determine and optimize range, efficiency and
service life are provided on the following pages, as well as pointers for
safety and handling.
35 - Test bench measurement R200
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Lithium-ion batteries
Everything you need to know about eBike batteries
Areas of application
Lithium-ion batteries are
used in smartphones,
cordless screwdrivers and
electric cars, as well as
eBikes.
Engineering
A common eBike battery
contains 40-60 lithium-ion
cells. In terms of
cell volume, 130 eBikes
correspond to an average
of about one electric car.
Costs
The cost of filling the
tank of a passenger car
Service life
is approximately $38.28;
the full charge of an
In its service life, an
eBike battery costs only
eBike battery can take
6 cents*. Thus, 638
you an equivalent
eBike battery charges
distance up to 1 1/2
cost as much as filling
times around
the tank once.
the world.
* All totals rounded to nearest cent. U.S. estimated national average gasoline price: $3.19/Gal. U.S.
estimated average cost of energy: $0.11/kWh. Average sedan fuel tank size: 12 gallons. Thus, it only
costs 6 cents to charge a battery with 500 Wh. Sources: ADAC battery test; Federal Environment
Agency; Lithium-ion battery handbook; U.S. Dept. of Energy; EIA.gov
How it works
A lithium-ion battery generates
electromotive force by displacing
lithium ions. While the eBike is in
motion, the electrodes move from the
negative anode via the drive unit to
the positive cathode. The lithium
ions provide balance. The reverse
process takes place when the
battery is charged.
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Recycling
Some dealers will accept
used eBike batteries
and recycle them free of
charge. Depending on the
recycling process for a
specific region, more than
80% of the precious raw
materials can be recovered
and recycled.
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