Bosch - The Smart Drive for Your E-Bike

Bosch is without a doubt an innovation driver when it comes to sustainable mobility. E-bikes are significantly more sustainable than all other motorized means of transport. Bosch has determined that an e-bike with a Bosch drive produces an average of just two to five grams of CO2 per kilometer. By comparison, a car produces 150 grams and a train 50 grams. Only a bicycle without an electric motor would do even better. However, it is known that people on e-bikes travel more frequently and for longer periods. They do trips much more often for which they would otherwise take the car. Bosch concludes from this: e-bikes are a key to more sustainable mobility.

It's not just the use of Bosch e-bike drives that is sustainable. The Group strives to act as sustainably as possible. To this end, it has taken many measures, of which we would like to present a few examples here:

• Bosch consistently reduces the carbon footprint of its products. When developing new Bosch bike computers or a new Bosch e-bike battery, attention is paid to the environmental impact. Environmentally friendly raw materials are used, recycled materials are used, and energy-saving manufacturing steps are applied. Packaging is as sustainable as possible. For example, the packaging of the Bosch e-bike battery completely eliminates the previously costly plastic repackaging.
• Bosch assumes its responsibility throughout the entire value chain. The company strives for the greatest possible transparency in its supply chains. High-risk raw materials are investigated empirically. One example is the cobalt content in the Bosch eBike battery. The company has succeeded in reducing this controversial raw material by 65 percent so far since 2013. Nevertheless, the battery capacity could be increased.
• Circular economy is another key component of Bosch's sustainability strategy. This includes recycling solutions and easy maintenance of the products. For you, this means: If you buy an e-bike with a Bosch frame battery and Bosch on-board computer, you will enjoy it for a long time. If something breaks, you can get all kinds of Bosch e-bike spare parts in our store. Upgrading to higher-quality components is also no problem. For example, you can replace the simple Bosch Purion e-bike display with the smart high-tech Nyon system.

Nothing works on an e-bike without the battery. It plays a decisive role. A lot of experience, know-how and development work has gone into Bosch e-bike batteries. Every Bosch e-bike battery offers you high mileage, a long service life and the lowest possible weight. Bosch batteries can be mounted on the frame, on the rear rack or integrated into the frame. Bosch PowerPacks are mounted directly to the frame. The Bosch PowerTubes "disappear" into the frame of your e-bike, which makes for an exceptionally discreet design. With the DualBattery option, you can connect two Bosch e-bike batteries and increase their energy content to up to 1,250 Wh. The batteries and adapters you need for this are available in our store.

Questions regularly arise about the Bosch e-bike battery in particular. It is a variable in the e-bike system because its range and service life depend on many factors. We answer the most frequently asked questions about the Bosch e-bike battery here.

If you buy an e-bike with Bosch drive, you no longer need to order a bike computer separately. The Bosch on-board computer is part of the system. It is "hidden" behind the Bosch display, which is much more than just displaying data. Depending on the system, your Bosch e-bike display offers a different range of functions. From the minimalist control unit to the networked on-board computer, there is a suitable Bosch display for all needs in the range.

There are three main categories of Bosch on-board computer: The Bosch displays Purion and Intuvia are deliberately kept simple and can be operated intuitively. They do without complicated bells and whistles. Instead, they are perfect for you if you just want to ride an e-bike with a Bosch speedometer and read off the most important ride data. If you want to plan your rides digitally and evaluate them accurately, the networked Bosch Kiox and Nyon displays are perfect for you. They can be connected to the Bosch eBike Connect platform, which opens up many possibilities for you. If you are into high tech, want to evaluate your rides and like the community idea, Kiox or Nyon are your choice.

The third category from Bosch is doubly smart: With Bosch SmartphoneGrip, your smartphone becomes an intelligent Bosch bike computer. Together with the eBike Flow app, it opens up exciting possibilities. Your smartphone displays all important data about your ride, records it and is charged during the ride.

Bosch e-bike products have been around for many years. With a Bosch e-bike drive, you have chosen a proven and reliable system. Bosch offers excellent service and many products can be upgraded or retrofitted. For example, you can buy a second Bosch bike battery or opt for a more modern display. Or would you like an additional Bosch e-bike charger for the office? If something breaks, there are all kinds of spare parts so that you can repair your e-bike and continue to use it. You'll find everything you need in our extensive range of Bosch accessories.