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Yamaha PW-series charge connector (Yamaha 4 A charge port): pinout, rating and use
What the Yamaha PW-series charge connector carries, how it is rated, and which e-bike systems use it.
Power panel
Voltage
36 V nominal pack
Connector data
| Pins / contacts | keyed Yamaha OEM contact |
|---|---|
| Current rating | 4 A charge on the PW-LINK charger |
| Voltage range | 36 V nominal pack |
| Locking | keyed OEM, Yamaha specific |
| Common uses | Yamaha 36 V PW-SE, PW-TE, PW-ST and PW-X in-tube, frame and rack batteries |
Common uses: Yamaha 36 V PW-SE, PW-TE, PW-ST and PW-X in-tube, frame and rack batteries. Systems: Yamaha PW-X3 / PW-ST / PW-TE.
Yamaha uses its own keyed charge port on the 36 V PW-series packs, charged at 4 A by the Yamaha PW-LINK charger. Because Giant SyncDrive and older Haibike are re-badged Yamaha, the same charge interface often carries across those brands.
Systems and other connectors
Yamaha PW-X3 / PW-ST / PW-TE36 V PW seriesXLR 3-pin charge connector3-pin locking, up to 16 ADC barrel (coaxial) charge connector5.5 x 2.1 or 5.5 x 2.5 mm
Sources: Yamaha Motor, PW-X3 drive unit specifications ยท eBike24, Yamaha 400Wh and 500Wh frame battery