Bafang Electric

Name

Bafang Electric

Legal name

Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

Website

https://www.bafang-e.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

E-Bike Drive Systems and Components

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

E-bikes & E-cargo Bikes Manufacturing (IMACAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cycling & Micromobility Products Distribution (CRAOAJAF)

Keywords

• E-bike drive systems
• Mid-drive motors
• E-bike batteries
• Automatic gear hubs
• E-bike components

Headquarters

HQ city

Suzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. E-bike Drive System Components: Bafang generates revenue through the sale of complete e-bike drive system components including motors (mid-drive, hub motors), batteries, HMI displays, controllers, sensors, and gear hubs to OEM bicycle manufacturers and through dealer networks

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Bafang Electric designs, manufactures and supplies complete electric bicycle (e-bike) drive systems to OEM manufacturers and brand partners worldwide. Its portfolio includes mid-drive and hub motors, batteries, HMI displays, controllers, sensors and automatic gear hubs, delivered as a vertically integrated system supported by a global dealer service network.

Product overview

Bafang Electric is a leading manufacturer of complete e-bike drive systems offering an integrated portfolio of mid-drive motors (M-Series), rear hub motors (HR-Series), front hub motors (HF-Series), battery systems (Intube/Downtube/Racktype), HMI displays (LCD/LED), and automatic gear hubs. The company's product architecture follows a modular approach where motors serve as the core platform, complemented by proprietary batteries, displays, and the connected Bafang Go app. Application-specific drive system solutions target eMTB, eROAD, eTOUR, eCITY, eCARGO, and eFAT segments. Key technologies include GVT (Gear Variable Transmission) automatic shifting with embedded gyroscope and intelligent algorithms, CAN communication, and quiet motor design with composite material gears and precision balancing. The company has recently expanded into cargo bike systems (M430 with 300kg payload) and won the 2026 CHINA CYCLE Innovation Award for the H800 thru-axle motor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bafang Go: Connected app for e-bikes enabling remote control, real-time tracking, personalized settings, navigation, and more.

Products and services

• M-Series Mid-Drive Motors Bafang's flagship mid-drive motor lineup designed for inconspicuous integration on e-bikes. Models range from entry-level (M210 at 250W / 3.2kg) to high-performance (M620 at 1000W / 170Nm), covering eMTB, eRoad, eTour, eCity, eCargo and eFat applications for OEM e-bike manufacturers.
• HR-Series Rear Hub Motors High-efficiency rear wheel drive motors including GVT automatic shifting variants. Range from compact city motors (H305 at 250W / 55Nm) to high-power eFat motors (H720 at 1000W / 100Nm) and heavy-duty cargo motors (H550 at 1000W / 100Nm), supplied to e-bike OEMs.
• HF-Series Front Hub Motors Lightweight front wheel drive motors providing harmonious assistance at 250W with up to 50Nm torque for urban eCity e-bikes, with disc or V-brake compatibility, sold to e-bike OEMs.
• E-Bike Battery Systems Complete e-bike battery portfolio including Intube (hidden/integrated), Downtube (semi-integrated) and Racktype (carrier-mounted) configurations. Capacity ranges from 360Wh to 960Wh with 36V systems, featuring automotive-grade BMS and laser-welded sealing, sold to e-bike OEMs.
• HMI Displays Human Machine Interface displays offered in LCD (high-contrast, water- and dirt-resistant) and LED (simple, robust, economic) variants, supporting multiple riding modes and real-time system data, sold to e-bike OEMs.
• Gear Hub Automatic Transmissions Automatic shifting gear hubs based on GVT technology, including RG E510 (5-speed auto/manual for eFat, up to 120Nm pairing with mid motors), RG A510 (5-speed automatic for eFat, 200Nm) and RG A310 (3-speed automatic for eCity/eTour). Eliminate external shifters and shift automatically based on terrain, sold to e-bike OEMs.
• Bafang Go App Connected mobile application providing remote control, real-time tracking, personalized settings, navigation and activity recording for Bafang-equipped e-bikes. Available on iOS App Store and Google Play, sold to OEM partners and end users of Bafang-powered e-bikes.
• M430 Drive System for Cargo Bikes Professional-grade M430 mid-drive system for cargo e-bikes with 300kg total payload capacity, 120Nm maximum torque, 910W peak power and 800% maximum assistance ratio, supplied to e-bike OEMs serving commercial cargo and logistics applications. Unveiled at Eurobike 2025.
• H800 Rear-Drive Thru-Axle Motor Rear-drive thru-axle motor with magnesium alloy shell weighing less than 1.4kg, compatible with mainstream road bike dropout standards, supplied to e-bike OEMs. Winner of the 2026 CHINA CYCLE Innovation Award.

Quantifiable outcome

• M510 weight reduced by 18% while max power output increased by 20% compared to previous generation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• T&DcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerT&D is a Bafang offshoot company bringing semi-solid state batteries to the e-bike industry, representing Bafang's extension into advanced battery technology development.
• SGSminorOthersPartnership with SGS to develop battery passport systems and carbon footprint models for EU regulatory compliance.
• TÜVminorOthersPartnership with TÜV to develop battery passport systems and carbon footprint models for EU regulatory compliance.
• DEKRAminorOthersPartnership with DEKRA to develop battery passport systems and carbon footprint models for EU regulatory compliance.
• ULminorOthersPartnership with UL to develop battery passport systems and carbon footprint models for EU regulatory compliance.
• EMCB (UK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService agency agreement signed February 2025 with EMCB, a specialized service provider based in the UK, to enhance after-sales service network and support e-bike market growth across the UK.
• ARTESANAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBorn from partnership with auto engineer Albert Faixeda who won races on Bafang-powered bikes; ARTESANA is Albert's own bike brand created from the idea of creating bicycles that fulfill unmet needs. Represents true beauty of partnership: cycle of empowerment from rider to mentor to visionary.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights9 records

Direct peers

• Segway-Ninebot: Major Chinese e-mobility player identified alongside Bafang in QYResearch's market share analysis. Overlaps in e-bike drive systems and broader light electric mobility, with global brand and retail presence.
• Fazua (Porsche eBike Performance): Lightweight and compact e-bike drive system specialist, now part of Porsche eBike Performance. Directly competes with Bafang's M820 lightweight mid-drive in the e-road and lightweight e-bike segment.
• Yamaha PWseries CE: Yamaha's e-bike drive systems (PWseries CE, PW-X3, etc.) compete directly with Bafang's mid-drive portfolio, particularly in eMTB and trekking segments, with strong brand recognition and OEM relationships.
• Shimano STEPS: Shimano's e-bike drive system line competing head-to-head with Bafang's M-Series mid-drives, with deep OEM integration in European and Japanese bike brands and a comprehensive component ecosystem.
• Bosch eBike Systems: Market-leading e-bike drive system supplier (Performance Line, Cargo Line, Active Line). Directly competes with Bafang across mid-drive and connected HMI categories for OEM slots with European bike brands.
• Brose e-Bike Systems: German automotive supplier Brose offers e-bike drive systems (Drive S, Drive S Mag) competing with Bafang's mid-drive lineup, especially in premium eMTB and European OEM channels.
• TQ Group (TQ eBikes): German technology company offering the HPR50 and HPR120 e-bike mid-drive systems, competing with Bafang in lightweight and high-torque mid-drive categories for premium European OEMs.

Emerging players

• Mahle Smartbike Systems (X20, X35): Mahle's lightweight hub-based e-bike drive systems (X20, X35) compete with Bafang in e-road and lightweight e-bike segments, leveraging Mahle's automotive electronics scale and a strong European OEM footprint.
• Continental eBike Systems (48V): Continental's 48V e-bike drive system (developed with partnering OEMs) competes in the European mid-drive market, with established Tier-1 automotive supplier backing and growing OEM penetration.
• Ananda Electric Drive: Chinese e-bike drive system manufacturer with overlapping product portfolio (mid-drives, hub motors, batteries). Comparable to Bafang as a fellow China-based competitor in the global OEM supply chain.

Market position

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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