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Does a Hailong 48 V down-tube (Bafang) fit a Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600 bike?
Whether a Hailong 48 V down-tube (Bafang) fits a Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600 e-bike, and the pack you actually need.
No. The Hailong 48 V down-tube (Bafang) is a Bafang pack and a Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600 bike needs a Shimano pack. Batteries are proprietary per drive system and do not cross over.
| Battery | Hailong 48 V down-tube (Bafang) (Bafang, about 960 Wh at 20 Ah) |
|---|---|
| Target system | Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600 (Shimano) |
| Verdict | does not fit |
| Reason | different brand, mount and charge port; Bafang and Shimano packs are not interchangeable |
| What to buy instead | a Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600 pack such as the Shimano STEPS BT-E8036 |
E-bike batteries are proprietary to the drive system, which is the whole point of the design. The Hailong 48 V down-tube (Bafang) is a Bafang pack for Bafang BBS02 / BBSHD / mid drive, while a Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600 bike needs a Shimano pack with the Shimano mount and charge port. They do not cross over.
For a Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600 bike, fit a Shimano pack such as the Shimano STEPS BT-E8036 (630 Wh, 36 V, 17.5 Ah in-tube).
Sources: Bafang 48V ebike battery with XT60 connector for BBS02B/BBSHD (Amazon) · GreenBikeKit, Bafang BBS01/BBS02/BBSHD power cable and connectors · 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)