What batteries is Giant using?

[jsyn]

The Giant eMTB motors (for 2020, anyway) are Yamaha PW-X2 and PW-ST. But are the batteries rebranded Yamaha as well?

My Giant dealer claimed that they were really Panasonic batteries, not Yamaha, "special Panasonic batteries, with the same technology as Tesla!"

I thought they were just the Yamaha powerbanks that they make to go with their motors, and that Yamaha replacement batteries would drop into a Giant eMTB. Any idea which of us is right? My dealer.... well... is a nice guy, but let's just say he didn't inspire enough confidence that I immediately believe him.

 

[TheAntidote]

They are entirely manufactured by Panasonic (the largest or second largest manufacturer of batteries.) They are also lithium cobalt manganese like Teslas.

And Yamaha batteries are unfortunately not compatible,due to the mounting systems.

 

[e-boy]

From Giant UK :

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/electric-bike-battery-guide