An e-bike that charges off USB-C
a year ago
- #USB-C
- #sustainability
- #e-bikes
- Ampler introduces the Nova and Nova Pro, the first commercial e-bikes chargeable via USB-C integrated into the frame.
- USB-C charging is compatible with laptop chargers, aligning with Europe's standardization efforts to reduce waste.
- The Nova series features 48V 336Wh batteries, chargeable in three hours with a 140W USB-C PD 3.1 charger.
- Bikes also work with older USB-C PD 3.0 chargers, like those from Ikea and MacBook, with a 15W output for gadgets.
- The Nova and Nova Pro come in step-through and step-over frames, with EU-standard 250W motors capped at 25km/h.
- Nova Pro offers a single-speed Gates Carbon belt drive, contrasting with the base Nova's nine-speed chain system.
- Preorders available in the UK, EU, and Switzerland, with shipping starting in June, backed by a two-year warranty.