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Does a Bosch PowerTube 500 (smart system) fit a Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600 bike?
Whether a Bosch PowerTube 500 (smart system) fits a Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600 e-bike, and the pack you actually need.
No. The Bosch PowerTube 500 (smart system) is a Bosch 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 | Bosch PowerTube 500 (smart system) (Bosch, 500 Wh) |
|---|---|
| Target system | Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600 (Shimano) |
| Verdict | does not fit |
| Reason | different brand, mount and charge port; Bosch 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 Bosch PowerTube 500 (smart system) is a Bosch pack for Bosch Smart System (BES3), 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: Bosch eBike Systems, PowerTube and CompactTube batteries · Urban Arrow Service Center, Differences between Bosch eBike System 2 (BES2) and Smart System (BES3) · 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)