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Bosch Performance Line CX drive unit

The ideal drive for every situation

Seamless or powerful – most importantly natural. Drive units from Bosch eBike Systems give you a unique riding sensation. Three sensors measure the rider's pedal power, cadence and speed over 1,000 times per second. This facilitates an organic interplay between you and your eBike. The drive unit of the smart system, the new system generation of Bosch eBike Systems, ensures a unique eBike experience. The smart system combines sophisticated high-quality eBike components with digital functions, is fully connected and always up-to-date thanks to regular updates over-the-air. 

All drive units at a glance

Bosch eBike Systems Active Line drive unit
Active Line

Urban mobility in a modern design: The agile, lightweight and quiet Active Line is the ideal way to get around the city.

Urban mobility in a modern design: The agile, lightweight and quiet Active Line is the ideal way to get around the city.

Bosch eBike Systems Active Line Plus drive unit
Active Line Plus

The easy way to make new discoveries: Active Line Plus brings mobility to your everyday life and extends your options for spontaneous excursions.

The easy way to make new discoveries: Active Line Plus brings mobility to your everyday life and extends your options for spontaneous excursions.

New Cargo Line

The Cargo Line was developed specifically for Cargo bikes. It provides powerful support for transporting heavy loads.  

The Cargo Line was developed specifically for Cargo bikes. It provides powerful support for transporting heavy loads.  

New Performance Line

This barely audible drive unit is the best choice for sporty trekking and relaxed excursions. 

This barely audible drive unit is the best choice for sporty trekking and relaxed excursions. 

New Performance Line Speed

Getting there fast: With the Performance Line Speed, speed eBikes can reach speeds of up to 28 mph.

Getting there fast: With the Performance Line Speed, speed eBikes can reach speeds of up to 28 mph.

Performance Line Sport (NZ/US)

The Performance Line Sport is perfect for sporty riding, even at low cadence. 

The Performance Line Sport is perfect for sporty riding, even at low cadence. 

Bosch eBike Systems Performance Line CX Drive Unit
Performance Line CX

For a unique eMTB experience: compact, lightweight and smart. The Performance Line CX is the ideal drive unit for demanding and connected eBike riders. 

For a unique eMTB experience: compact, lightweight and smart. The Performance Line CX is the ideal drive unit for demanding and connected eBike riders. 

Bosch Performance Line CX Race drive unit
New Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition

The Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition is the perfect choice for professional eMTB and ambitious recreational athletes.

The Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition is the perfect choice for professional eMTB and ambitious recreational athletes.

Functionality and design

The high-quality drive units from Bosch eBike Systems are the power behind your eBike. The gear arrangement ensures optimal integration from a design/technical perspective and increases ground clearance. The compact volume reduces the weight and the pedal distance, enhancing the ergonomics of your eBike. The Active Line, Active Line Plus and Performance Line CX eBike systems have received the Red Dot Award for product design.

Functionality and design

The high-quality drive units from Bosch eBike Systems are the power behind your eBike. The gear arrangement ensures optimal integration from a design/technical perspective and increases ground clearance. The compact volume reduces the weight and the pedal distance, enhancing the ergonomics of your eBike. The Active Line, Active Line Plus and Performance Line CX eBike systems have received the Red Dot Award for product design.

Technical data

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Bosch eBike Systems Active Line drive unit
Active Line
(20 mph)

Bosch eBike Systems Active Line drive unit
Active Line

(20 mph)

Bosch eBike Systems Active Line Plus drive unit
Active Line Plus
(20 mph)

Bosch eBike Systems Active Line Plus drive unit
Active Line Plus
(20 mph)

Bosch eBike Systems Cargo Line drive unit
Cargo Line

(20 mph)

Bosch eBike Systems Cargo Line drive unit
Cargo Line

(20 mph)

Bosch eBike Systems Cargo Line drive unit
Cargo Line
(20 mph)

Bosch eBike Systems Cargo Line drive unit
Cargo Line 
(20 mph)


Performance Line

(20 mph)


Performance Line

(20 mph)

Bosch eBike Systems Performance Line drive unit
Performance Line
(20 mph)

Bosch eBike Systems Performance Line drive unit
Performance Line

(20 mph)


Performance Line Speed

(28 mph)

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Performance Line Speed

(28 mph)


Performance Line Sport

(28 mph)


Performance Line Sport

(28 mph)

Bosch eBike Systems Performance Line CX Drive Unit
Performance Line CX

(20 mph)

Bosch Performance Line CX drive unit
Performance Line CX
(20 mph)


Performance Line CX Race
Limited Edition 
(20 mph)

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Shift type Hub gear system Derailleur system Hub gear system Derailleur system Hub gear system* Derailleur system Hub gear system Derailleur system Hub gear system* Derailleur system Hub gear system Derailleur system Derailleur system Derailleur system Derailleur system Derailleur system Derailleur system/hub gear system* Derailleur system/hub gear system* Derailleur system
Support level** (%) 250 250 250 T270

400

400 400 400 340 340 300 300 340 340 340 300 340 340 400
Maximal possible drive torque (Nm) 40 40 50 50 85 85 85 85 75 75 65 65 85 85

75

65

85

85 85
Support up to maximum cadence (rpm) 100 100 105 105 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120 > 120
Start-up behavior Controlled Controlled Controlled and agile Controlled and agile Powerful Powerful Powerful Powerful dynamic/
sporty
dynamic/
sporty
dynamic sporty very sporty sporty sporty sporty very sporty very sporty super sporty
Max. support up to 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph 28 mph 28 mph 28 mph 28 mph 20 mph 20 mph 20 mph
Backpedal function optional no optional no no no no no optional no no no no no no no no no no
Smart Push Assist with rollback protection j x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Gear shift detection yes yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no yes yes yes yes yes yes

yes

(dynamic)

yes
Weight  approx. 6.4 lbs approx. 6.4 lbs approx. 7 lbs approx. 7 lbs approx. 6.4 lbs approx. 6.4 lbs approx. 6.4 lbs approx. 6.4 lbs approx. 7 lbs approx. 7 lbs approx. 7 lbs approx. 7 lbs approx. 6.4 lbs approx. 6.4 lbs 7.1 lbs/
7 lbs
7.1 lbs approx. 6.4 lbs approx. 6.4 lbs approx. 6.1 lbs

*Maximum values. Deviations possible, depending on the hub gear system.

**Activation/deactivation of the various riding modes is carried out by the bicycle manufacturer and the eBike dealer. A maximum of four riding modes, in addition to Off mode, can be activated in the display. With the help of the individual riding modes, the modes can be configured according to the individual needs of the eBike rider via the eBike Flow app. It's not possible to customize your riding mode on speed eBikes.

Awards and test wins

For more than 10 years, Bosch eBike Systems has been delivering innovative eBike drive systems that offer the best performance and quality. Numerous awards and test wins confirm this and allow us to pursue our daily work with pride.

Best Brand 2021
Winner of the CES 2022 Innovation Award
eMTB News User Award 2021 – Gold
eBike Award 2020

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