Shimano vs. Bosch Comparison Chart

	Shimano STEPS EP8	Bosch Perform. (Gen. 2)	Bosch CX (Gen. 2)	Bosch Speed (Gen. 2)
Motor type	Mid-drive	Mid-drive	Mid-drive	Mid-drive
E-bike class	Class 1	Class 1	Class 1	Class 3
Max. assist speed	20 MPH	20 MPH	20 MPH	28 MPH
Gear type	Derailleur	Derailleur	Derailleur	Derailleur
Support levels	Boost: 350% Trail: 142% Eco: 40%	Turbo: 275% Sport: 190% Tour: 120% Eco: 50%	Turbo: 300% eMTB: 120-300% Tour: 120% Eco: 50%	Turbo: 275% Sport: 190% Tour: 120% Eco: 50%
Max. torque	85 nM	63 nM	75 nM	63 nM
Walk assist	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Drive unit name	DU-EP800	Bosch Performance	Bosch CX	Bosch Speed
Display	SC-E5003	Bosch Purion	Bosch Purion	Bosch Purion
Firmware updates	Must visit Shimano certified dealer	Must visit Bosch certified dealer	Must visit Bosch certified dealer	Must visit Bosch certified dealer
Battery size	630 wH	500 wH	500 wH	500 wH
Battery name	BT-E8016	PowerPack 500 PowerPack 400	PowerPack 500 PowerPack 400	PowerPack 500 PowerPack 400
Battery type	External	External	External	External
Dual battery option	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Charger	Shimano EC-6002	Bosch Compact Charger - 2A 100-240V	Bosch Compact Charger - 2A 100-240V	Bosch Compact Charger - 2A 100-240V
Battery charge time	0-100% in 10.2 hours 0-80% in 7.5 hours	0-100% in 7.5 hours (compact charger) / 4.5 hrs (standard charger)	0-100% in 7.5 hours (compact charger) / 4.5 hrs (standard charger)	0-100% in 7.5 hours (compact charger) / 4.5 hrs (standard charger)
System warranty period	2-year warranty for all STEPS components beginning on the date of purchase.	2-year warranty for personal use / 1-year for commercial use on all Bosch components beginning on the date of purchase.	2-year warranty for personal use / 1-year for commercial use on all Bosch components beginning on the date of purchase.	2-year warranty for personal use / 1-year for commercial use on all Bosch components beginning on the date of purchase.