A Fantic XEF 1.7 (EP8) runs the Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600, so it takes the Shimano STEPS BT-EN806 (630 Wh, 36 V in-tube). The exact pack, the charger, and the trap to avoid.
Updated 05 September 2026.
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Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600Which replacement battery fits a Fantic XEF 1.7 (EP8)?
The replacement battery that fits a Fantic XEF 1.7 (EP8), the charger it uses, and what not to buy.
Fits with the Shimano STEPS BT-EN806. A Fantic XEF 1.7 (EP8) runs the Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600, so the replacement battery is the Shimano STEPS BT-EN806 (630 Wh, 36 V in-tube).
| Bike | Fantic XEF 1.7 (EP8) |
|---|---|
| Drive system | Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600 |
| Battery that fits | Shimano STEPS BT-EN806 (630 Wh, 36 V in-tube) |
| Charge port | Higo / Julet charge and signal connector |
| Charger | Shimano EC-E8004 / EC-E6002 charger |
The Fantic XEF 1.7 (EP8) runs the Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600, a Shimano drive whose battery is proprietary to the system, so the replacement pack is one of its own, most often the Shimano STEPS BT-EN806 (630 Wh, 36 V in-tube), charged through the Higo / Julet charge and signal connector.
Read the drive-unit number: an EP801 or EP600 build takes the BT-EN806/EN806-family pack, while a look-alike 630 Wh BT-E8036 is for the EP800/E8000 generation and has zero compatibility with EP801.
Questions and answers
Which replacement battery fits a Fantic XEF 1.7 (EP8)?
Fits with the Shimano STEPS BT-EN806. A Fantic XEF 1.7 (EP8) runs the Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600, so the replacement battery is the Shimano STEPS BT-EN806 (630 Wh, 36 V in-tube).