E-bike motors and battery systems for electromobility

Lightweight and powerful e-bike systems.

Our lightweight e-bike motors, efficient batteries, and state-of-the-art interfaces and apps offer a perfectly coordinated e-bike system. maxon technology is designed to deliver maximum power in the smallest of spaces. Efficient and absolutely reliable.

BIKEDRIVE AIR S

The lightest full-power e-bike motor.

maxon has developed a lightweight, mid-drive e-bike system that can be integrated out of sight in the frame. The compact system allows the use of traditional frame designs for electric gravel bikes weighing 10.5 kg and full suspension electric mountain bikes weighing 15.5 kg. We develop and manufacture our e-bike drives in Switzerland, in partnership with leading bicycle manufacturers worldwide.

Suitable for gravel, urban and mountain bikes
Weight Drive Unit 2 kg
Maximum torque 90 Nm
Battery 400 Wh or 600 Wh
Range Extender 250 Wh
Especially natural handling

BIKEDRIVE AIR

The efficient e-bike system.

maxon has developed a lightweight, mid-drive e-bike system that can be integrated out of sight in the frame. The compact system allows the use of traditional frame designs for electric road bikes weighing 10.5 kg and e-MTB trail full suspension weighing 15.5 kg. We develop and manufacture our e-bike drives in Switzerland, in partnership with leading bicycle manufacturers worldwide.

Suitable for road, gravel, urban, kids’, and mountain bikes
Weight Drive Unit 1.9 kg
Power 250 W
Battery 250 Wh and Range Extender 250 Wh
Especially natural handling

Certificate

Our drives are SN EN ISO 9001 & SN EN ISO 14001 certified.

For us, precision, consistent quality, and safety count. maxon products meet these requirements without difficulty. From the customer’s specification to the finished product, we always focus on delivering the highest quality. As a leading supplier:

Our quality standards

We meet all regulatory requirements for a quality management system
We meet the international quality standard for an environmental management system
We have our own test laboratory for simulating extreme conditions
We are committed to a process of continuous evaluation and improvement
We undergo annual audits

maxon Electromobility.

maxon puts the expertise gained in the development of the BIKEDRIVE e-bike system to use in other areas of e-mobility too. For example in drive systems for electric scooters and trikes, in customized drives for professional and extreme sports, and even in drives for electric wheelchairs and rehabilitation vehicles. These applications too require a combination of motor, gearhead, and battery management that works together reliably and precisely.

Our product recommendations.

Drive unit

The e-bike drive unit consists of a BLDC internal-rotor motor and a low-noise performance planetary gearhead. The Q-factor starts at just 155 mm. The integrated electronics and sensors ensure sensitive support in all riding situations. The patented, innovative freewheel has no noticeable resistance – both when backpedaling and when riding without electrical support. It is possible to install either road or MTB chain rings.

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Drive unit AIR S

Maximum torque 90 Nm
Maximum supported cadence 130 rpm
Speed 25 km/h or 20 mph
Weight 2 kg

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Drive unit AIR

Maximum torque 40 Nm
Maximum supported cadence 115 rpm
Speed 25 km/h or 20 mph
Weight 1.9 kg

Battery

The lithium-ion battery is permanently integrated into the down tube. It combines low weight with an energy capacity of 250 Wh, 400 Wh, or 600 Wh, and starts at just 1.4 kg.

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Batterie AIR S

Voltage 36 V
Capacity 400 Wh or 600 Wh
Charge time 4 h
Weight 1.8 kg or 2.8 kg

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Batterie AIR

Voltage 36 V
Capacity 250 Wh
Charge time 3.5 h
Weight 1.4 kg

Range Extender

The Range Extender offers another 250 Wh of power. It works like a power bank and charges the integrated battery. The Range Extender can be inserted in a BIKEDRIVE AIR and AIR S bottle cage and integrated into the system via a cable, or can be stored in a backpack.

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Range Extender

Voltage 36 V
Capacity 250 Wh
Charge time 3 h
Weight 1.6 kg

Interface

A control element gives total control over the e-bike and can be connected via Bluetooth (BLE) to a smartphone or via ANT+ to other devices from Garmin, Sigma, or o-synce. The three support levels can be individually configured with the app. Three ride modes are programmed at the factory: Cruise (gentle tailwind), Push (sport mode), Blast (lots of power for steep inclines). Inconspicuous and intuitive shifters for the racing bike or mountain bike handlebars are available as an option.

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Interface

Battery display (SOC)
Three support levels
Bluetooth (BLE) and ANT+
Light switch (optional)

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Connectivity

Apps for riders and specialist retailers.

The maxon Connect app turns your smartphone into a control center: Customize the e-bike’s support levels and view all the important data at a glance on the dashboard. With ANT+ or Bluetooth (BLE), you can easily connect other devices too: Garmin, Sigma, o-synce, etc. For retailers, there is an intuitive Service app.

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Success stories

Faster, further, more flexible – maxon drives make people more mobile. Whether riding bikes or climbing stairs.

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An adventure with an ambitious goal

From greedy caterpillar to undemanding butterfly: With his Solar Butterfly project, Louis Palmer uses this striking metaphor of sustainability to call attention to climate change. The solar-powered tiny house has been traveling for about a year, with alternating crews, visiting future‑oriented projects. What are its initial findings, and where is the butterfly’s journey taking it?

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The 5 key points when motorizing an AGV

Your AGVs cannot fail, and so the choice of their motorization is crucial. Here are 5 key points to bear in mind when motorizing an AGV.

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When every tenth of a second counts.

Triathlon and time trial racing are gaining more and more fans every day. Technological innovations, such as an electronic drivetrain, are highly sought-after components when every second counts on the way to the finish line. The EPS (electronic power shift) system of bicycle component manufacturer Campagnolo from Italy took many years to develop. maxon motors are responsible for executing shifting processes within tenths of a second.

Contact

What challenges are you facing?

Our electromobility experts will be happy to help you.

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Our mobility solutions.

Modern mobility is inconceivable without powerful electric drive systems. maxon develops and produces mechatronic systems tailored to the market which get things moving reliably and efficiently.

Robotics

Applications in robotics require high torque in order to move joints with sufficient force for fast, safe motion sequences. maxon offers tailor-made products for lightweight robots, such as small industrial robots, agricultural robots, collaborative robots, and service robots.

Automotive

Our drive systems are found in many areas of a vehicle, such as air-conditioning systems, wind deflectors in convertibles, lane departure warning systems, and fuel pumps and injection systems.

Maritime applications

maxon thrusters are reliable and durable drive systems for use in crewed and uncrewed underwater vehicles. They are specially designed for depths of up to 6000 meters.

Logistics

Smart and efficient logistics systems for Industry 4.0 need mobility solutions that feature compact design and high efficiency. maxon supplies drive systems for AGVs, autonomous shuttles, and logistics robots.