Felt BruHaul Owner's Manual - The Bosch E-Drive System
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THE BOSCH E-DRIVE SYSTEM
Overview
The multiple award-winning Bosch e-Drive System in the BrüHaul is, at 350
watts, the highest output Bosch system currently available in North America.
The system monitors rider output, cadence and speed providing 1,000
measurements each second. This delivers a seamless power boost at the rider’s
chosen level an instant, seamless power cut-off when pedaling stops (critical for
negotiating tight turns with heavy loads and loose surfaces).
Because it is a mid-motor system, the BrüHaul gives riders a full 10-speed gear
range to help with the heaviest loads, the steepest hills and to get the most
efficient performance from the electric motor.
Intuvia Control Center
The control unit consists of a switch panel located within thumb’s reach and
the display unit mounted near the center of the handlebars. The assist level is
chosen by pressing the up or down button on the switch panel. In addition to
assist level, the display provides bike computer functions including: Range, Trip
Distance and Trip Time. There is also a USB port for charging your phone.
The system provides five assist modes:
“Off” - 0% assistance
“Eco” - 50% assist: Your power + 50% more.
“Tour” - 120% assist.
“Sport” - 190% assist.
“Turbo” - 275% assist.
THE BOSCH E-DRIVE SYSTEM
Range
The BrüHaul is equipped with Bosch’s 400 watt hour (Wh) PowerPack 400
battery that is downtube or rack mounted. Depending on variables like gear
selection, tire pressure, total weight, road surface, temperature and assist
level, the PowerPack 400 can provide a maximum range of up to 75 miles in
Eco mode and over 45 miles across a general mix of modes.
Because it is heavier than the rest of the bikes in the Felt eBike lineup
and because you’ll probably be employing its increased cargo capacity,
your range will likely be less with the BrüHaul.
Battery Care
The PowerPack 400 employs a standard, 110 V plug-in charger (included).
50% charge is reached in just 1.5 hours and a full charge takes less than 3.5
hours. The battery will operate at full strength for 500 cycles (about two years)
after which it will retain about 60% of its original capacity. In all, the battery
will be serviceable for between 15,000 and 30,000 miles.
After the cost of purchase, the Felt eBikes cost about ½ cent per mile to
charge and maintain.