Bosch Gen5 Tuning

Bosch Gen5 Tuning overview: Before you choose a tuning product, you should consider the following: Bosch Gen5 / Bosch Smart System (BES3) always check first whether your e-bike is equipped with a rim magnetThis is precisely what is crucial when selecting a product, because this category includes solutions for Bosch Smart System with as well as most without rim magnet included.

If you're unsure, our Bosch Tuning Finder in the differentiation. A strong distinguishing feature of Bosch Gen5 is the eBike Flow App as well as membership in the BES3 system.

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The most important and modern solution in this category is the EBTsmart Unlock KeyThis digital license code works with Bosch Smart System / Gen5 with and without rim magnet and requires no additional hardware.

Important information regarding the EBTsmart Unlock Key:

Level 1: Correct display up to 32 km/h
Optional higher level: Unlocking possible up to approx. 45 km/h
At higher speeds shared values appropriate

Next come the classic hardware solutions. Of particular note here is the... MTT SmartChip V2, because he is simple and practical modular solution for Bosch Smart System / Gen5. This variant is particularly interesting for drivers who deliberately want to rely on a classic hardware module.

Important here: Hardware solutions do not display correct values during normal driving operation.Therefore, anyone who places particular importance on a clear display of speed and distance should consider the Clearly prioritize the EBTsmart Unlock Key.

In addition, you will find other proven solutions in this category, such as VOLspeed, SpeedBox as well as special variants for Bosch Gen5 / Smart System with rim magnet, for example the Badass Box 5 for Bosch rim magnet BDU38.

Especially with Bosch Gen5, a clear decision in advance is therefore worthwhile: Software solution with correct values (EBTsmart) or classic hardware solution.

Practical rule for Bosch Gen5:
In Smart System to confirm, Dann Check if there is a rim magnet (yes or no)., afterward BDU, ABS and e-Shift are taken into account and only then select the appropriate product.

Compatible Bosch Gen5 motors

Performance Line CX (Smart System / BES3)
Performance Line (BES3)
Active Line / Active Line Plus (Smart System)
Performance Line SX

Bosch Gen5, BES3, Smart System – What's really inside your bike?

You're not sure if your e-bike really belongs to the Bosch Gen5 series, whether a ABS system is installed or whether a Rim magnet is active? Ours Bosch Tuning Finder helps you with a clear classification – with pictures of the connector types, system logic and clear assignment to suitable solutions.

Important: Always check before buying whether your Bosch Smart System Bike with or without rim magnet It works. That's precisely what determines which solution is truly suitable.