News for May 2026

Your setup. Your skills. Your experience.

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At a glance

Performance upgrade 2.0
Extended Boost
Trick Check
Live Data Interface
12A Charger
An eMountain biker climbs an extremely steep and rocky slope, shifting his weight forward to master the demanding climbing.

Performance upgrade 2.0

Performance redefined

Unleash more power for your eBike. The performance upgrade 2.0 not only delivers better acceleration, but also more powerful support. Software optimizations give you more powerful propulsion and allow you to ride faster for longer – with even more precise control.¹²³⁴⁵

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An eMountain biker rides steeply upward on a narrow trail through a rugged, rocky landscape. In the background, a wide, dry canyon extends beneath a bright sky.

Extended Boost

Precise push. More momentum.

Extended Boost is now even better: Customize the extra boost in the eBike Flow app and use it across all riding modes and other drive units.⁶ Allowing you to overcome obstacles such as steps, roots, or small rocks.

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An eMountain biker in full gear smiles as he rides a wheelie on a gravel path through a dry, hilly landscape.

Trick Check

More skills. More fun.

Want to know what you’re made of? Trick Check automatically recognizes Jumps, Wheelies, Manuals, and Stoppies. Measure your skills and take them up a level – challenge yourself!⁷

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Close-up of a Garmin bike computer mounted on the stem of an eMountain bike handlebar. The display shows eBike-specific data, such as a battery level of 93% and intelligent range, while the speed and timer values are at zero because the eBike is at a standstill.

Live Data Interface

Connect your favorite devices  

A data interface now makes your eBike with the smart system compatible with third-party devices and apps. Now you can connect your fitness watch or GPS bike computer directly with your eBike – for an enhanced riding experience.

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Close-up showing a mud-stained trek eMountain bike being connected for charging. A hand guides the plug of the 12A charger into the charging port on the frame, directly above the Bosch Performance Line CX motor.

12A Charger

Maximum power. Minimal breaks.

The fastest charger in the smart system: The new 12A Charger reduces charging breaks to a minimum – while remaining particularly compact and lightweight thanks to modern GaN technology.

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Ultimately, it’s about more than just individual features. It’s about the perfect interplay of performance that you can feel, personalization that you choose, and a riding experience that inspires you again and again.

More information about eBikes:

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  1. 120 newton meters of maximum torque, deviations possible depending on shifting system. Higher performance values also mean higher wear and lower range – we leave this individual decision up to you. The eBike manufacturer can limit the maximum torque in the factory setting. In the eBike Flow app, you can then only set the maximum torque set by the manufacturer. Available from May 4, 2026 for the Performance Line CX-R (BDU386Y), Performance Line CX (BDU384Y), and Cargo Line (BDU384Y). The Performance Line CX-R (BDU386Y) is still supplied with the performance values 100 Nm, 750 watts, and 400% support as standard. The Performance Line CX (BDU384Y) is still supplied with the performance values 85 Nm, 600 watts, and 340% support as standard. The Cargo Line (BDU384Y) is still supplied with the performance values 85 Nm, 600 watts, and 400% support as standard. These values represent the ideal balance between performance and fun in relation to wear and range.

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  2. Up to 600% support only up to 20 mph. Available from May 4, 2026 in the Race, Turbo, eMTB+, Cargo, and Auto riding modes for selected drive units of the smart system: Performance Line CX-R (BDU386Y), Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition (BDU376Y), Performance Line CX (BDU384Y), Performance Line CX (BDU374Y), Cargo Line (BDU384Y), Cargo Line (BDU374Y), Performance Line PX (BDU347Y); only in the USA and New Zealand: Performance Line Speed (BDU388Y), and Performance Line Sport (BDU347Y). Details on the compatibility of your eBike can be found in the eBike Flow app. The drive units are supplied with max. 340% or 400% support as standard (depending on the drive unit). These values represent the ideal balance between performance and fun in relation to wear and range.

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  3. Available from May 4, 2026 in combination with DualBattery and the PowerTube 800, PowerTube 600, and PowerTube 750 eBike batteries for selected drive units of the smart system: Performance Line CX-R (BDU386Y), Performance Line CX (BDU384Y), Cargo Line (BDU384Y).

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  4. Available from May 4, 2026 in Europe only with the PowerTube 800 and PowerTube 600 eBike batteries and for selected drive units of the smart system: Performance Line CX-R (BDU386Y), Performance Line CX (BDU384Y), Cargo Line (BDU384Y).

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  5. How long the maximum power of 750 watts is delivered depends on a number of factors, including cooling of the eBike components, the charge level of the battery, and the outside temperature. Deviations possible, depending on the battery.

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  6. Extended Boost is already available for the following drive units of the smart system in Race, eMTB+, and eMTB riding modes, but cannot be customized: Performance Line CX-R (BDU386Y), Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition (BDU376Y), Performance Line CX (BDU384Y), Performance Line CX (BDU374Y), Performance Line SX (BDU314Y). Customization will be available in every riding mode and for the following drive units of the smart system from mid-2026: Cargo Line (BDU384Y), Cargo Line (BDU374Y), Performance Line Sprint (BDU314Y). Extended Boost is not available in Limit mode.

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  7. Trick Check works with the Performance Line CX-R (BDU384Y), Performance Line CX (BDU384Y), Performance Line CX Race (BDU374Y), Performance Line CX (BDU374Y), and Performance Line SX (BDU314Y) as well as on the following displays: Kiox 300, Kiox 400C, Kiox 500, Purion 200, Purion 400.

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