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Costs
The cost of filling the
tank of a passenger car
is approximately $38.28;
the full charge of an
eBike battery costs only
6 cents*. Thus, 638
eBike battery charges
cost as much as filling
the tank once.
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.
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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
Areas of application
Lithium-ion batteries are
used in smartphones,
cordless screwdrivers and
electric cars, as well as
eBikes.
Service life
In its service life, an
eBike battery can take
you an equivalent
distance up to 1 1/2
times around
the world.
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.
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.
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.
Lithium-ion batteries
Everything you need to know about eBike batteries
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Bosch batteries and chargers
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Range
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Handling, care and transport
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Replace or repair?
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Recycling
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Safety
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Questions & Answers
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Test bench measurement R200
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