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Shimano STEPS EP8 (DU-EP800), the updated EP801 and the mid-level EP600 e-MTB and trekking drive units

Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600 (DU-EP800, EP801, EP600): batteries, charger and fit

Which batteries and charger fit a Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600 e-bike, and the packs it will and will not accept.

ConnectorHigo / Julet charge and signal connector
Power panel
Voltage
36 V nominal
Connector
Higo / Julet charge and signal connector
Drive system
Shimano STEPS EP8 (DU-EP800), the updated EP801 and the mid-level EP600 e-MTB and trekking drive units
Drive system at a glance
BrandShimano
Drive unitsShimano STEPS EP8 (DU-EP800), the updated EP801 and the mid-level EP600 e-MTB and trekking drive units
Nominal voltage36 V nominal
Charge connectorHigo / Julet charge and signal connector
ChargerShimano EC-E8004 / EC-E6002 charger
Batteries that fitShimano STEPS BT-E8036, Shimano STEPS BT-EN806, Shimano STEPS BT-E8016, Shimano STEPS BT-E8035, Shimano STEPS BT-E8010

Drive units: Shimano STEPS EP8 (DU-EP800), the updated EP801 and the mid-level EP600 e-MTB and trekking drive units.

The EP8 family (EP8/EP801/EP600) is Shimano's current e-MTB and trekking drive. The trap is the two 630 Wh batteries: the BT-E8036 is for this generation while the BT-EN806 is a look-alike with a different port. Read the printed model number, do not go by shape.

It charges through the Higo / Julet charge and signal connector using the Shimano EC-E8004 / EC-E6002 charger.

Batteries, charger and connector
Shimano STEPS BT-E8036630 Wh, 36 V, 17.5 Ah in-tubeShimano STEPS BT-EN806630 Wh, 36 V in-tubeShimano STEPS BT-E8016630 Wh, 36 V externalShimano STEPS BT-E8035504 Wh, 36 V, 17.5 Ah in-tubeWhich replacement battery fits Shimano STEPS EP8 / EP801 / EP600resolutionShimano EC-E8004 / EC-E6002 charger4 A, STEPS, Higo portHigo / Julet charge and signal connectorkeyed, up to about 20 A

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) · ebikes.ca, E-bike Connectors reference · Qiolor, E-bike connector types explained · Shimano, Battery and battery charger compatibility C-562 · REI, Shimano STEPS BT-E8010 504 Wh external battery