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Bafang BBS02 / BBSHD / mid driveWhich charger fits a Bafang BBS01 conversion (36 V)?
The charger that fits a Bafang BBS01 conversion (36 V), the connector it uses, and the wrong unit to avoid.
Use the Conversion-kit charger (XLR or DC barrel). A Bafang BBS01 conversion (36 V) charges through the XT60 discharge connector at 2 A to 5 A typical, so the correct charger is the Conversion-kit charger (XLR or DC barrel).
| Bike | Bafang BBS01 conversion (36 V) |
|---|---|
| Drive system | Bafang BBS02 / BBSHD / mid drive |
| Charger to buy | Conversion-kit charger (XLR or DC barrel) |
| Connector | XT60 discharge connector |
| Output | 42 V for 36 V, 54.6 V for 48 V, 58.8 V for 52 V |
A Bafang BBS01 conversion (36 V) runs the Bafang BBS02 / BBSHD / mid drive and charges through the XT60 discharge connector. The matching charger is the Conversion-kit charger (XLR or DC barrel) at 2 A to 5 A typical.
Conversion packs charge through an XLR or DC barrel plug at the voltage that matches the pack: 42 V for a 36 V battery, 54.6 V for 48 V and 58.8 V for 52 V. Never charge a 48 V pack with a 42 V charger or a 52 V pack with a 54.6 V charger; match the charge voltage to the pack.
Sources: ebikes.ca, E-bike Connectors reference · GreenBikeKit, Bafang BBS01/BBS02/BBSHD power cable and connectors · Bafang 48V ebike battery with XT60 connector for BBS02B/BBSHD (Amazon)