Bosch E Bike Tuning Software: How to Customize Your eBike Settings and Preferences

Speedbox is an eBike tuning OG, they have been around for many years and have the best selection of tuning chips available for all of the major eBike motors. In January 2020 they released their Speedbox 3.0 made specifically for the Bosch Gen 4 motor. Prior to the 3.0 they had the extremely reliable Speedbox 2.0 chip however due to the introduction of Anti-tuning software from Bosch, this was no longer compatible and they launched the new 3.0.

The dreaded 'Limp Mode' is one phrase that all riders with Bosch motors will be aware of. Essentially it is where the eBike shuts down, an error code 504 appears on your display and means riding a very heavy bike back home with no motor assistance. The 504 error appears when the Bosch motor detects that a tuning chip is fitted. The good news is that this error can be easily cleared by riding for 90 minutes unassisted or doing this clever drill hack. It's worth noting that the 504 error has been known to appear on eBikes WITHOUT tuning chips fitted, if you are running the 1.0.2.0 software, we highly recommend updating to the newest version to avoid any unwanted errors. From experience we have found it very rare for an eBike to go into limp mode with a VOLspeed V4 or Speedbox 3.0 fitted. If you set a sensible new max speed of 42km/h on the VOLspeed V4 and follow the countdown each time on the Speedbox 3.0 you shouldn't have any problems.

Bosch E Bike Tuning Software

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Here you will find an overview of e-bike tuning products for Bosch Active Line and Performance Line motors (Gen2, year of manufacture from 2014), Performance Line CX (Gen2, year of manufacture from 2015 and from 2017) and Bosch Active Line Plus (Gen3, year of manufacture from 2017). Bosch e-bike motors of Gen2 and Gen3 do not differ significantly with regard to the selection of tuning tools, but in the application of any accessories (e.g. Spider Tool and chain rings). From Drive Unit (DU) firmware 1.8.4.0, released in May 2020, the software includes anti-tuning detection. In this case, tuning products for the Bosch Gen4 drive unit come into question, which, by the way, are downward compatible for all Gen2 and Gen3 motors. If the firmware is older than 1.8.4.0, tuning solutions for Bosch Gen2 & Gen3 can be used. We have compiled a wide range of tuning solutions here:

Bosch eBike Systems has developed software that uses a sensor to detect whether the pedelec has been tuned. If the software recognises that the drive has been manipulated, the eBike automatically switches to limp home mode. Consequence: an error code in the display indicates manipulation and electric support is reduced. The eBiker can restore the original riding settings by riding the pedelec for around 90 minutes. As soon as the system returns to normal mode, however, the manipulation check will be repeated. After the third time, limp home mode can only be deactivated by a specialist dealer using the Bosch DiagnosticTool. This reduces riding enjoyment and discourages manipulation. The software will be installed in all Bosch eBike drive systems from model year 2020 onwards. Specialist dealers can use the Bosch DiagnosticTool to detect manipulation of the eBike, even if the tuning kit was previously removed. The dealer can see whether the pedelec has been tuned and how often.

For Claus Fleischer, CEO of Bosch eBike Systems, this innovation marks a major advance in the fight against tuning: "We are persistently fighting the practice of tuning and are continuing to develop our technology further. It is important to us that eBikes - in other words pedelecs with maximum support of 25 km/h - continue to be classified as bicycles in future, with all the associated rights and obligations. We must protect and preserve this status so that bikers can continue to enjoy an electric tailwind." That's why Bosch eBike Systems is committed to responsible, lawful and compliant eBiking.

Pedelecs with support up to 25 km/h and a rated continuous output of the motor of up to 250 watts are regarded as equivalent to bicycles by law and thus do not require vehicle insurance, a registration plate or a driving licence. There's likewise no minimum age limit for operating an eBike. With the aid of tuning kits, it is possible to increase an eBike's maximum speed, i.e. to "soup up" the motor by having the speedometer transmit a significantly lower speed indication to the motor than the actual speed. The drive unit will support such commands until the speedometer reaches 25 km/h. The risk: there is a danger that buyers could lose existing guarantee and warranty entitlements on the Bosch eBike system and other bicycle components. There are also possible technical consequences: The improper use of the system can reduce the service life of the components, and eBikers can risk damaging the drive unit and the bike itself.

In typical Bosch fashion, only authorised dealers can make major system changes using special software. Over-the-air updates via smartphone are not yet available. Due to legal restrictions, S-pedelecs with the Performance Line Speed drive can only be updated by the bike manufacturer.

Compatible with the latest Bosch FW upgrade (increased torque to 85NM)

Compatible with all 2021 BOSCH engines such as Active Line, Active Line Plus, Performance Line, Performance CX Line, including motors of the 4th generation (MY2021) with the anti-tuning software.

The SpeedBox tuning chip fully unlock the speed limit of your ebike allowing for speeds up to +99 km/h. All data on the display remain correct: current speed, average and maximum speed, distance, and etc. The SpeedBox can be switched ON or OFF by just pressing the WALK button on the control unit.

For Bosch ebikes without a WALK button, there is also the option to switch the SpeedBox ON or OFF by just pressing the + - + - key combination.

EASY TO INSTALL

The SpeedBox tuning chip comes with original plugs and colour-coded wires for an easy and perfect fit. Installation manuals and videos provide step by step detailed instructions and are easy to follow and understand. The SpeedBox does not require any diagnostic tool for installation. After installation, the tuning is activated by pressing the WALK button, a value of 9,9 km/h (6,2 mph) appears on the display for approx. 3 seconds. This signal confirms that the tuning is activated and that the engine is now fully derestricted for speed up to +99km/h (you will run out of gears before reaching that speed).

The tuning is deactivated by pressing the WALK button, a value of 2.5 km/h (1,6 mph) appears on the display for approx. 3 second. Now, the tuning chip is deactivated and the engine support is reset to its original limitation of 25 km/h. For Bosch ebikes without a WALK button, there is also the option to switch the SpeedBox ON or OFF by just pressing the + - + - key combination.

NOTE: If you are planning to install the SpeedBox on a brand-new bike, make sure you ride it for at least 1 -2 km before installing the tuning.

We are constantly evaluating the functionality of our tuning modules with the different software versions from Bosch. An overview of the compatible software versions for our VOLspeed Bosch V2, V3 and V4 modules can be found in the following tables.

In terms of security advancements, Bosch has developed software which makes e-bikes less attractive to thieves. A new Lock function enables motor support to be deactivated by removing the on-board computer, meaning motor support is no longer available to the rider. The electronic lock only unlocks again when the same on-board computer is re-connected. According to Bosch, this makes the e-bike less attractive to thieves; riding enjoyment is drastically curtailed without motor support, making the bike much more difficult to sell on.

Another new innovation worth highlighting is the anti-tuning software due to be installed on all Bosch e-bike drive systems from 2020 onward. The firm has developed software that uses a sensor to detect whether the e-bike has been tuned, and if it has the e-bike automatically switches to limp home mode and electric support is reduced.In celebration of its tenth year in electric bike motors, Bosch has announced a new range of pedal assist drive units, a smartphone hub, smart lock and anti-tuning software.\nWith Bosch launching its first e-bike system back in 2010, drive units and batteries have come a long way from the chunky bottom bracket-mounted motors and battery packs that took up the entire front triangle.\nAnd following on from the relaunch of its Active motors last year, the CX motor has now been revamped for 2020.\nBest electric bikes\nBest commuter bike\nBosch Performance Line CX\n\n The standard performance motors are available in standard and speed version Bosch\nFirst and foremost, the size of the motor has bee