Motor upgrade

[EdC]

I use my active line + ebike a lot. 5k miles in 18 month. At some point the motor will need to be replace. Could I replace the motor with a performance line motor?

 

[fooferdoggie]

I don't think motors can be swapped as they are all different sizes.
plus they keep shrinking and the electronics are changing.

 

[CodyDog]

I don't think motors can be swapped as they are all different sizes.
plus they keep shrinking and the electronics are changing.

Good point!

 

[theemartymac]

If you truly wear one out, you can usually get a manufacturer or third-party rebuild of most motors as long as the electronics (Boards & chips) haven't crapped out. At least to get you 5-10 years out of a bike. After that, these models really are going to be somewhat disposable as the battery and controllers aren't being made to an industry standard quite yet, and the tech won't be even close in 10 years (just look back 10 years ago). L-ion/po batteries just aren't rebuildable the same way old cells were, so battery replacement will be tougher and tougher, and very few of use will be able to milk more than 8-10 years out of a battery.

There may be some third party niche parts and rebuild markets that evolve to fill a gap if the patents permit, but it's probably fair to assume that most won't be on the road and functional as new in 15+ years, unlike our old conventional bikes. US patents for example don't expire for 20 years, and they probably won't justify a parts market at that age. Time will tell...

 

[fooferdoggie]

with bosch the support all of their motors still no matter how old. but parts are not interchangeable

 

[Akrotiri]

with bosch the support all of their motors still no matter how old. but parts are not interchangeable

It think Bosch-ebike systems is on record saying motor support guaranteed for 10years.

 

[Solar Roller]

As for physical fit, any motor within the same generation will bolt on. You physically could mount the new Performance Line Sport motor in the place of an Active Line or Active Line Plus motor, just as Gen 2 Cx and Gen 2 Speed motors use the same housing and bolt pattern. Displays, batteries, lights, and the speed sensor are the same for Gen 2, 3, and 4. Depending on the bike, you might even be able to swap a Gen 2 motor out with a Gen 3.

Getting a motor and getting it programmed to match your bike's tire and gearing is the challenge.