Bike battery Bosch PowerTube 500 Horizontal 36V

Bosch PowerTube 500wh Horizontal battery

With this battery, Bosch, the German company once again demonstrates its expertise in the electric bike battery market.

This solid quality battery has a timeless design and a sophisticated system. is perfect for people looking for performance and autonomy.

The Bosch PowerTube 500 battery attaches to the frame of your electric bike. As a result, your bike retains its aesthetic appeal, as the battery blends seamlessly into the frame. When you order this battery, please check that your bike can accommodate the horizontal model. If you would like to buy the Bosch PowerTube 500 Vertical battery, please click here.

The compact shape and light weight of this battery give it many advantages in all circumstances. At just 2.8kg, this battery is one of the lightest on the market, making it easy to handle when you need to remove or replace your battery on the frame.

The grooves on the battery allow you to fit a bottle cage or covers.

Treatyourself to the pleasure of moving around freely on your various daily journeys in town or in the most winding areas. The PowerTube 500 is fitted with an anti-fall safety device, so it stays securely in place, protected by the frame.

Battery life Bosch PowerTube 500wh Horizontal

With a power rating of 500wh and an amperage of 13.4Ah at 36V, the Bosch PowerTube 500 battery gives you an average range of 90km, depending on the ideal conditions of use (the power of the assistance engaged, the type of terrain, the total weight on the bike, etc.).

If you want more range and power, we recommend the Bosch PowerTube 625 Horizontal battery.

If you want less range and power, we recommend the Bosch PowerTube 400 Horizontal battery.

Charging the Bosch PowerTube 500wh Horizontal battery

When to charge the battery Bosch PowerTube 500wh

You don't have to wait for the battery to be completely discharged before you can plug it in again to charge. The Bosch battery has no memory effect, meaning that your battery can be recharged whenever you want, whatever the charge level.

Charging time for the Bosch PowerTube 500wh battery

With a standard charger, your electric battery will be fully charged in 4.5 hours and it will take 2 hours to reach 50% charge.

If you have a compact charger, you'll need 4.5 hours to reach 50% and 7.5 hours for 100% charge.

Finally, if you have a rapid charger, you'll need around 3 hours for a full charge and just 1.2 hours to reach 50% charge.

Charger for the Bosch PowerTube 500wh battery

If you have your original charger for the Bosch PowerPack 500wh battery, you can keep it - it's compatible.

If you want to charge your Bosch PowerPack batterymore quickly and save 1.5 hours compared with a standard charger, you can check out the rapid charger sold by Doctibike . If you decide to buy the rapid charger, you'll also need the adapter available here.

Compatibility of the Bosch PowerTube 500wh Horizontal battery with your electric bike

Before ordering, please check that your electric bike is fitted with a Bosch PowerTube 500wh Horizontal battery.

The PowerTube 400 and 500 batteries have the same dimensions and are therefore interchangeable. However, the PowerTube 625 is larger and therefore not compatible with your bike.

This battery is compatible with the :

• Active Line Plus,
• Active Line,
• Performance Line Speed,
• Performance Line,
• Cargo Line / Speed,
• Performance Line CX

Here is the list of bicycle brands with which the Bosch PowerTube 500wh Horizontal battery is compatible:

• Peugeot Cycles
• Kalkhoff
• Cube
• Trek
• Gazelle
• Matra
• Yuba

Expert advice for your battery

Like all other batteries Bosch, this battery is protected against deep discharge, short circuits and overheating.

When you charge your battery, make sure you charge it in a dry place at room temperature. If you are no longer using your electric bike, keep the battery charged to between 50 and 60%. Finally, if you want to wash your bike, remember to remove the battery before each wash/cleaning.