Bike battery Bosch PowerTube 500 Horizontal 36V 13.4Ah

Bosch PowerTube 500wh Horizontal battery

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

With its timeless design and sophisticated system, this solid-quality battery, , is perfect for those seeking 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 ordering this battery, please check that your bike can accommodate the horizontal model. To purchase the Bosch PowerTube 500 Vertical battery, please click here.

The compact design 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 install a bottle cage or covers.

Treatyourself to the pleasure of moving freely on your various daily routes around 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 90 KM, depending on ideal conditions of use (power of assistance engaged, type of terrain, total weight on the bike, etc.).

If you're looking for greater autonomy and power, we recommend the Bosch PowerTube 625 Horizontal battery.

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

Charging the Bosch PowerTube 500wh Horizontal battery

When to recharge Bosch PowerTube 500wh

You don't have to wait for the battery to discharge completely before you can reconnect it for charging. The Bosch battery has no memory effect, which means you can recharge it whenever you like, 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 4.5h to reach 50% and 7.5h for 100% charge.

Finally, if you have a rapid charger, allow around 3h for a full charge and just 1.2h to reach 50% charge.

Battery charger Bosch PowerTube 500wh

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

If you'd like to charge your Bosch PowerPack batteryfaster, and save 1.5 hours compared with a standard charger, you can check out the fast charger sold by Doctibike . If you decide to buy the quick 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 equipped 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's the list of bike 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 Bosch batteries, this battery is protected against deep discharge, short-circuit and overheating.

When charging your battery, be sure to keep it in a dry place at room temperature. If you no longer use your electric bike, keep the battery's state of charge between 50 and 60%. Finally, if you wish to wash your bike, remember to remove the battery before each wash/cleaning.