On our bikes the Lapierre's generally use a horizontal battery and the Haibike's a vertical battery. eBike batteries are hazardous goods and can't be sent in the post. Taking your eBike battery on the plane is also not permitted.

The brand notes the PowerTube 500 is compatible with all Bosch e-bike systems. And it can be charged directly on the frame. Plus, manufacturers will have freedom to design a bike that utilizes the PowerTube on the top, down, or seat tube. Since the introduction of its first Intube batteries, Bosch has offered manufacturers two options for integrating the energy storage unit into the bicycle frame. Consequently, you can also buy these two different versions of a PowerTube with the corresponding number of watt hours right from the start. In the heat of the moment, however, it is easy to confuse the horizontal battery and the vertical battery. Or at least, when it comes down to it, you find yourself wondering which version does your ebike actually feature. At this point it helps to know how to tell the two apart. The Bosch PowerTube finds its place in a wide range of e-bikes and s-pedelecs. Whether trekking, city or e-mountain bike, the PowerTube 500 battery is suitable for all purposes. The Bosch battery is compatible with the current Bosch Active and Performance Line motors. On the top, different facings can be attached. Bottle cages or similar accessories also find their place on it. The PowerTube 500 Wh can be charged with all three Bosch chargers: Compact, Standard & Fast Charger. The charging time with the Fast Charger is approx. 2.5 - 3 hours. Taking all of that into account it’s pretty clear why Bosch PowerTube 500, 500Wh Vertical Mount Battery scored such a great price score of 8.1/10 and why it features as one of the top recommended products in the Cycling category.horizontal: Lenght: approx. 34.5 cm; Width: approx. 8.4 cm; Height: approx. 6.5 cm | vertikal: Lenght: approx. 34.5 cm; Width: approx. 6.5 cm; Height: approx. 8.4 cm Bosch’s news doesn’t really come as a surprise, in fact Shimano made a similar announcement this time last year, alongside its launch of the STEPS E8000 system. Depending on the shape of the frame and the cross-section of the down tube, bicycle manufacturers decide whether to use a horizontal or vertical battery. This often determines how the battery can be removed from the ebike. If the battery is removed from below or above, a horizontal battery is usually installed. If the battery is removed from the side, it is typically a vertical battery. 2. How can the two types be distinguished from each other? The integrated battery has a capacity of approximately 500 watt hours (Wh); it measures just 13.7” x 3.3” x 2.6” inches and weighs only around 6.2 lbs. The PowerTube 500 has an impressive power density and is one of the lightest batteries currently on the market. The new lithium-ion battery is also available in combination with DualBattery: if it is installed horizontally by the manufacturer, the lower tube can be used for an additional frame battery or a bottle holder, for example. The PowerTube 500 is compatible with all of Bosch eBike systems' product lines. Bosch’s launch will allow other manufacturers to build a variety of different bikes around the PowerTube platform. Thus it will cater to different riding styles and brand preferences.

Can be charged while mounted or independently, the charging port is very durable and uses a proprietary plug that won't get mixed up with other chargersEven though the PowerTube 500 doesn't come close in terms of power to its big Smart System siblings, 625 Wh PowerTube and 750 Wh PowerTube, the same high-quality technology is hidden inside. The proven Bosch battery management system reliably controls charging and discharging processes. Safe operation is thus always guaranteed. The small Bosch PowerTube is really big