Drive Units

The heart of eBikes

The ideal drive for every situation

Harmonious or powerful? This matters. The Bosch drive provides you with a unique eBike experience. Three sensors measure, over 1000 times per second, pedaling force, cadence and speed. This facilitates an organic interplay between rider and eBike.

City

Relaxed driving or commuting on surfaced roads or cycle paths as part of everyday life.

Overland

Comfortable driving or commuting, primarily on surfaced roads and cycle paths with moderate inclines.

Tours

Sporty riding and longer distances, predominantly on paved paths and roads.

Mountains

Very sporty driving in challenging terrain and on unpaved roads.

Active Line

Max. torque
A maximum torque of up to 40 Nm ensures gentle supporting acceleration.

Max. drive
Gentle support, perfect for city trips.

Backpedal function
The new Active Line is also available with a backpedal function.

Active Line Plus

Max. torque
Maximum torque of up to 50 Nm ensures harmonious, agile acceleration.

Max. drive
Sufficient support, perfect for city trips or relaxed tours.

Drive Unit
Perfectly measured support for increased mobility in everyday life up to a maximum of 25 km/h.

Backpedal function
The Active Line Plus is also available with a backpedal function.

Performance Line

Max. torque
Sporty dynamic support of up to 63 Nm provides more power during start-up, aiding powerful riding in any situation.

Max. drive
The drive unit provides strong support at low cadences, for example for more power on hill starts.

Drive Unit
Sporty dynamic support: Cruise (25 km/h).

Performance Line CX

Max. torque
With a torque of up to 75 Nm. For sporty acceleration even in alpine terrain, without changing gear.

Max. drive
Lasting support for riders enables powerful drive, fast sprints and a very sporty riding style.

Drive Unit
Support up to 25 km/h. Does not overheat even on long mountain trips.

Discover the drive unit

Have you always wanted to know what lies behind the drive? Then discover the Active Line Plus.

Functionality and design

The high quality Drive Units from Bosch eBike Systems are the power behind your eBike – and are designed to be both functional and attractive. The gearing layout ensures optimal integration of the Drive Unit design and increased ground clearance. Light and compact: The reduced volume achieves reduced weight and a small distance between pedals, enhancing the ergonomics of your pedelec. The eBike Systems ActiveLine and Active Line Plus both received the Red Dot Award 2017 for product design.


	Active Line Cruise 25 km/h		Active Line Plus Cruise 25 km/h		Performance Line Cruise 25 km/h		Performance Line CX 25 km/h
Gear type	Derailleur system	Hub gear system	Derailleur system	Hub gear system	Derailleur system	Hub gear system	Derailleur system
Power	250 W	250 W	250 W	250 W	250 W	250 W	250 W
Support level (%)	TURBO: 250 SPORT: 170 TOUR: 100 ECO: 40	TURBO: 250 SPORT: 170 TOUR: 100 ECO: 40	TURBO: 270 SPORT: 180 TOUR: 100 ECO: 40	TURBO: 250 SPORT: 170 TOUR: 100 ECO: 40	TURBO: 275 SPORT: 190 TOUR: 120 ECO: 50	TURBO: 260 SPORT: 170 TOUR: 110 ECO: 50	TURBO: 300 eMTB: 120-300 TOUR: 120 ECO: 50
Maximum possible drive torque (Nm) (converted to a gear ratio of 1:1 crankset to chainring)	TURBO: 40 SPORT: 38 TOUR: 35 ECO: 30	TURBO: 40 SPORT: 38 TOUR: 35 ECO: 30	TURBO: 50 SPORT: 45 TOUR: 40 ECO: 35	TURBO: 50 SPORT: 45 TOUR: 40 ECO: 35	TURBO: 63 SPORT: 55 TOUR: 50 ECO: 40	TURBO: 50 SPORT: 50 TOUR: 45 ECO: 40	TURBO: 75 eMTB: 75 TOUR: 50 ECO: 40
Maximum cadence (rpm) with drive support	TURBO: 100 SPORT: 100 TOUR: 100 ECO: 100	TURBO: 100 SPORT: 100 TOUR: 100 ECO: 100	TURBO: 105 SPORT: 105 TOUR: 105 ECO: 105	TURBO: 105 SPORT: 105 TOUR: 105 ECO: 105	TURBO: 120 SPORT: 120 TOUR: 120 ECO: 120	TURBO: 120 SPORT: 120 TOUR: 120 ECO: 120	TURBO: 120 eMTB: 120 TOUR: 120 ECO: 120
Start-up behaviour	Harmonious	Harmonious	Harmonious agile	Harmonious agile	Sporty	Dynamic	Very sporty
Max. support up to	25 km/h	25 km/h	25 km/h	25 km/h	25 km/h	25 km/h	25 km/h
Backpedal function	no	optional	no	optional	no	no	no
Gear shift detection	yes	no	no	no	no	no	no (dynamic)
Weight approx.	2.9 kg	2.9 kg	3.2 kg	3.2 kg	< 4.0 kg	< 4.0 kg	< 4.0 kg