Drive Units

The heart of eBikes

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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.

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.

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

Max. drive 
Gentle support, perfect for city trips.

Drive Unit 
Moderate support for greater mobility in everyday use up to a maximum of 25 km/h.

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

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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.

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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).

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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.

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Active Line Plus

Discover the drive unit

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

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Active Line Plus

Discover the drive unit

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

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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.

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.

Technical Details

Active Line
Cruise 25 km/h
Sport 32 km/h

Active Line Plus
Cruise 25 km/h
Sport 32 km/h

Performance Line 
Cruise 25 km/h
Sport 32 km/h

Performance Line CX
Cruise 25 km/h
Sport 32 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 25 km/h

Harmonious

 Harmonious Harmonious agile Harmonious agile Sporty Dynamic Very sporty
32 km/h Gentle Gentle Moderate Moderate
Max. support up to 25 km/h
32 km/h		 25 km/h
32 km/h

25 km/h
32 km/h

 25 km/h
32 km/h		 25 km/h
32 km/h		 25 km/h
32 km/h		 25 km/h
32 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