How to use the POWERBOX charging station?
Charging your e-bike with the POWERBOX charging station is very simple. You lock your e-bike to the charging stand and connect the e-bike battery to the free charging port using the charging cable. Detailed instructions can be found here.
Which e-bikes can be charged with the POWERBOX charging station?
POWERBOX charging stations come in a variety of configurations, but usually allow you to charge any type of e-bike with a 36V battery to which the correct charging cable is available. You can always find the options for a given charger on our Map.
How is it possible that charging e-bikes at POWERBOX stations is free?
The amount of electricity needed to charge an e-bike (including the energy to run the charging station) is so small (at a price of 0,25€ / kWh, charging an e-bike with 200Wh of energy will cost the operator about 2 CZK) that charging is offered for free ( – the cost of charging would be greater than the amount). But of course, it is expected that you will take advantage of and properly appreciate the hospitality of the charging station operator.
Why do different models of e-bikes need to be charged via different types of charging cables?
Unfortunately, there is still no standard for a charging connector for e-bikes (like USB-C for mobile phones). There are more than 40 different types of charging connectors for e-bikes in the world, and we see about 20 types, of which the 12 we offer represent about 82% of the market (in Czechia).
What types of batteries can be charged?
The POWERBOX is suitable for charging e-bike batteries, but also scooters that have a 36V battery (this is about 98% of all e-bikes on the European market). If you have an e-bike model that has a 24V battery (some models sold until 2014), or an e-bike model with a 48V battery (some types of conversions), you cannot use the charging station directly. However, some are equipped with a 230V socket so you can connect your own charger (see filter on Map).
What types of charging cables do you offer for electric bikes?
The range of charging cables for e-bikes includes most of the common types of battery connectors available on the market. The most common types of cables can usually be rented from the charging station operator, but the safest way to get one is to choose and purchase one specifically for your e-bike – see the Charging Cables page. The cable weighs only 20-30 dKg and can be carried with you in a pocket or small bike bag.
What if there is no charging cable available for my e-bike?
As the charging connector is not standardised on e-bikes, it is possible that a relevant charging cable is not yet available for your e-bike model. Please contact us and we will do our best to provide a remedy. In the meantime, you can charge your e-bike with your own charger at charging stations equipped with a 230V socket.
How many e-bikes can be charged with one POWERBOX charging station
One POWERBOX charging station allows you to charge 4 or 6 e-bikes simultaneously via the charging cable. most stations are also equipped with a pair of fused 230V sockets that allow charging via their own adapter.
How long does it take to charge an e-bike using a POWERBOX charging station?
The charging time depends on the capacity of your e-bike battery and the level of battery discharge. The POWERBOX is equipped with built-in chargers with an output current of 4A, which is safe for any type of lithium e-bike battery manufactured after 2015. Typically 200Wh can be recharged in 1 hour, so in the case of a 400Wh battery this is half its capacity, in the case of a 600Wh battery this is ⅓ of its capacity.
How much does the range increase after one hour of charging?
The range of an e-bike depends on the height profile of the route, the rider’s weight and the choice of the level of electric motor assistance. On a normal route with an average rider and a medium setting of motor assistance – i.e. a consumption of 8 Wh/km – you can expect an increase in range of approximately 25 kilometres per hour of charging.
Where can I find POWERBOX charging stations everywhere?
There are charging stations at 478 locations across the Czech Republic and much of Slovakia, with more locations being built. Find your nearest station on the Map, and plan your route so that you can charge your e-bike and have lunch or visit local cultural sights in between.
How can I contribute to the expansion of the POWERBOX charging station network?
Would you like your municipality or your favourite cycling pub to provide a charging station? Help us by contacting the municipality or the owner of the pub. There is an information brochure available for municipalities, and various local grant funds can be used to implement the charging station. If you have any ideas, please contact us.