Not Just Bikes 🇳🇱Apr 3, 2025

I've been saying this for years: ebikes should have USB-C PD ports for charging!

Finally a manufacturer has actually done it. In this case using 140W power delivery, which is way higher power than any ebike charger I've ever used. And USB-C PD now supports up to 240W, which is more than enough for ebikes.

I hope this becomes the norm:

https://www.theverge.com/news/639681/usb-c-charging-e-bike-ampler-nova-specs-price

Finally, an e-bike that charges off USB-C

The Ampler Nova e-bikes can be charged in three hours using a standard 140W USB-C PD 3.1 laptop charger.

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Show threadFellwing🇪🇺Apr 3, 2025
@notjustbikes It has been at the back of my mind for a long time, it is just one of those "Why not?" cases and it would be great to have
Show threadtichoApr 3, 2025

@Lingondraken @notjustbikes My parents have KTM e-bikes which do have detachable batteries. They always carry them up to their flat and charge them overnight, neatly tucked away in a corner.

I actually thought this was normal.

Show threadFellwing🇪🇺Apr 3, 2025
@ticho @notjustbikes I assumed the same, detachable being standard. Isn't it? It is not really related to what port they have though...
Show threadticho

@Lingondraken @notjustbikes Oh, I thought I was replying to subthread which mentioned batteries being built-in, sorry. :)

The mastodon interface readability can be wonky at times.

Apr 3, 2025 at 12:22pmWeb
Show threadFellwing🇪🇺Apr 3, 2025
@ticho @notjustbikes No worries, it happens :D