500W Electric Bikes: The Volume Power Class
Twenty-four models in the catalogue are rated at 500W — the class where commuter practicality, trail ability and fat-tire utility meet. Hub and mid-drive, 36V's bigger sibling: all 48V.
If the catalogue has a center of gravity, it is 500W. The class covers the working fat tire models, the standard trail bikes, the stronger commuter builds and all three beach cruisers. Every 500W model here is a 48V system. The split that matters is drive layout: mid-drives (E23, M10, M11, E10, C7M, C9M, C8M, S2) for torque and hills, rear hubs for value and simplicity.
500W Models
| Model | Motor | Battery | Range (PAS) | Max Speed | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Rear integrated-wheel motor, 500W | 48V 10Ah | 31–60 km | 50 km/h | 120 kg |
| B23 | Rear integrated-wheel motor, 500W | 48V 10Ah | 31–60 km | 50 km/h | 120 kg |
| B3 | LAX rear hub, 500W | 48V 12.5Ah | 31–60 km | 50 km/h | 100 kg |
| B12 | Bafang rear hub, 500W | 48V 12.5Ah | 31–60 km | 50 km/h | 120 kg |
| B4 | LAX rear hub, 500W | 48V 12.5Ah | 31–60 km | 50 km/h | 120 kg |
| B5 | LAX rear hub, 500W | 48V 12.5Ah | 31–60 km | 50 km/h | 100 kg |
| B14 | Bafang rear hub, 500W | LG 48V 15Ah | 30–40 km | 25 km/h | 150 kg |
| B18 | Bafang G060 rear hub, 500W | 48V 12.5Ah | 31–60 km | 35 km/h | 150 kg |
| E23 | Bafang M600 mid-drive, 500W | Samsung-cell 48V 20Ah | 80–100 km | 55 km/h | 120 kg |
| M10 | Bafang M600 mid-drive, 500W | LG 48V 15Ah | 40–65 km | 42–45 km/h | 110 kg |
| M11 | Bafang Ultra/M600 mid-drive, 500W | LG 48V 15Ah | 31–60 km | 50 km/h | 120 kg |
| M3 | Bafang rear hub, 500W | 48V 10Ah | 31–60 km | 50 km/h | 120 kg |
| M4 | Bafang rear hub, 500W | 48V 12.5Ah | 31–60 km | 50 km/h | 120 kg |
| M6 | Bafang rear hub, 500W | 48V 12.5Ah | 31–60 km | 50 km/h | 120 kg |
| M14 | Bafang rear hub, 500W | 48V 12.5Ah | 30–50 km | 35 km/h | 120 kg |
| E10 | Bafang M600 mid-drive, 500W | LG 48V 15Ah | 30–50 km | 35 km/h | 120 kg |
| C9 | Rear hub, 500W (48V) | 48V 10.4Ah | 31–60 km | 30–40 km/h | 100 kg |
| C17 | LAX rear hub, 500W (48V) | 48V 13Ah | 30–50 km | 35 km/h | 120 kg |
| C7M | Bafang M600 mid-drive, 500W | LG 48V 15Ah frame battery | 31–60 km | 25 km/h | 100 kg |
| C9M | Trunkrun mid-drive, 500W | LG 48V 15Ah frame battery | 31–60 km | 25 km/h | 150 kg |
| C8M | Bafang M600 mid-drive, 500W | Samsung-cell 48V 12.8Ah | 31–60 km | 35 km/h | 100 kg |
| S2 | Bafang M600 mid-drive, 500W (per spec sheet) | 48V 10Ah | 31–60 km | 30–40 km/h | 100 kg |
| S3 | Direct-drive motor, 500W (48V) | 48V 10Ah rear-rack battery | 31–60 km | 25 km/h | 100 kg |
| S5 | Bafang rear hub, 500W (48V) | 48V 12.5Ah | 25–30 km | 35 km/h | 100 kg |
Note the M3 name appears twice in the wider catalogue: the 500W rear-hub M3 listed here and a separate 1000W M620 build. The S2's motor is listed as an M600 mid-drive per its specification table.
Questions Buyers Ask
Can I order samples first?
Yes — under the factory's published sample policy, spare units can be provided for sampling; the sample fee and courier cost are paid by the buyer. Confirm availability for the models you want when you inquire.
Is 500W enough for hills?
On a mid-drive, comfortably for most riders and loads; on a hub model, for moderate gradients. For sustained steep terrain or heavy cargo, the 750–1000W classes exist for that reason.
How long does production take?
The published lead time is 30–60 days after the advance payment is received, depending on the product category and order quantity. Ask us to confirm the schedule for the exact models in your inquiry.
What certificates do the products carry?
Certificates available upon request. Send your target market in the inquiry and we will confirm which documentation can be provided for the models you are sourcing.