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by Aurornis 717 days ago
> The peak power seems maybe higher than Bosch CX at 850W vs 600 but continuous power is similar 250W. 800Wh max battery pack size is also not entirely out of the ordinary.

e-bike power is limited by regulations. If they created a higher power system, it wouldn't be allowed to be called an e-bike. 250W continuous is the limit, and therefore the target.

Battery pack size is a weight versus range tradeoff. Again, not going to see much difference from competitors.

The difference would come from the efficiency, the GaN fast charging (mentioned in the article), the control unit, the display, the app, and other features.

Hardcore DIYers will turn their nose up at the other features and try to turn this into a specifications races, but people who don't want to DIY and fiddle with things all the time will appreciate the cohesive package.