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Which replacement battery fits a Santa Cruz Heckler (Shimano EP8)?

The replacement battery that fits a Santa Cruz Heckler (Shimano EP8), the charger it uses, and what not to buy.

FITS

Fits with the Shimano STEPS BT-E8016. A Santa Cruz Heckler (Shimano EP8) runs the Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600, so the replacement battery is the Shimano STEPS BT-E8016 (630 Wh, 36 V external).

ConnectorHigo / Julet charge and signal connector
Power panel
Voltage
36 V
Energy
630 Wh
Connector
Higo / Julet charge and signal connector
Drive system
Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600
This bike's fitment
BikeSanta Cruz Heckler (Shimano EP8)
Drive systemShimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600
Battery that fitsShimano STEPS BT-E8016 (630 Wh, 36 V external)
Charge portHigo / Julet charge and signal connector
ChargerShimano EC-E8004 / EC-E6002 charger

The Santa Cruz Heckler on Shimano EP8 uses a large STEPS pack; external builds take the 630 Wh BT-E8016 on the reinforced mount.

Upgrading a 504 Wh external pack to the 630 Wh BT-E8016 needs the new BM-E8016 reinforced mount, not the older holder.

The battery to buy
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Battery, system and charger
Shimano STEPS BT-E8016630 Wh, 36 V externalShimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600DU-EP800, EP801, EP600All replacement packs for Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600resolutionCharger for this bikeresolutionBattery for a Orbea Rise (Shimano EP8 / EP801)same system

Sources: Shimano, EP600 mid-level drive unit introduction · Summit Cycles, Shimano BT-EN806 630Wh for DU-EP801/EP600 · eBike Delight, Shimano STEPS e-bike motor guide (EP8/EP801/EP6) · REI, Shimano STEPS BT-E8016 battery · Shimano, Boost your riding capacity with Shimano's largest e-bike batteries