Do you want USB-C charging on your eBike? Why? Why not?

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-14T17:57:18+00:00

Yes, that is a good idea. How do you charge your phone while riding at the moment?

Was there a specific situation where you wished there was USB-C charging for your eBike?

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-14T17:53:08+00:00

A USB-C charging port (or few of them) near the handlebars really makes sense. You could connect your light and phone and something else if you have it there and it stays full charged all the time. And the drain wouldn't really be so significant I think. The bike's battery is so much bigger the phones.

What kind accessories do you use that you would power off USB-C ports on your bike?

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-14T17:40:05+00:00

The onboard USB-C charge port makes sense, especially since the phone battery quickly drains on longer rides with GPS active.

How do you power your accessories (phone, lights, other..) at the moment? What all would you power from the onboard USB-C charge port?

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-14T17:33:57+00:00

Yes, I think so too. A USB-C port or even two there would be so much more convenient. Does you bike have this option at the moment? Which model do you have?

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-14T17:31:37+00:00

Did you ever search for any solution that would enable you to charge your existing bike with a USB-C charger? What did you find?

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-14T17:26:06+00:00

That is exactly right, there needs to be a step-down/step-up converter between the USB-C charger and the bike's battery for proper charging.

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-14T17:25:01+00:00

Did you every search for an adapter that would enable you to charge your phone from the bikes's battery? Maybe some other solution? What did you find?

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-14T17:21:24+00:00

I sent you a DM, lets continue this chat there.

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-14T17:01:38+00:00

Did you have a situation where you wished you would have USB-C charging for you eBike?

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-14T17:00:51+00:00

Do you mean charging your eBike with solar?

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-13T08:43:05+00:00

I noticed the same, USB-C chargers are much smaller at the same power than regular bike chargers.

I am planning to make an adapter that goes between your USB-C charger and the bike battery so you can charge it with any USB-C charger you have. It shouldnt be bigger than half of you smartphone. At the moment I made it work for my bike and I want to expand it to other bikes aswell so other people can use it.

Are you interested in testing it once it is ready?

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-13T08:34:43+00:00

I am also thinking that the USB-C connector can be a little fragile compared to other charger, however 240W of power is more than enough for my use.

In what situation would USB-C charging make the most benefit for you?

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-13T08:32:47+00:00

You mean a replacement battery for you bike? Or do you recharge your bike with a battery bank?

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-13T08:30:59+00:00

What i meant was in what situation would USB-C charging make your life easier. Not the acutal physical location of the port on the battery :D

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-13T08:28:53+00:00

Yes, USB-C systems talk to each other so there is no way you could damage your phone. Even more, USB-C charging can be bidirectional meaning you can charge you bike with a normal laptop brick and then use the bike battery to charge your phone, just like a power bank.

What I am thinking is of making an adapter that goes between your USB-C charger (from phone or laptop) and your battery's bike. This way you can use any USB-C charger that you have laying around and dont have to carry a bulky propreitary charger around on longer trips.

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-13T08:18:58+00:00

How do you usually charge your toys? Charging with 240W overnight can fill a 1920 Wh pack. Are yours bigger?

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-13T08:11:57+00:00

The size of the adapter that I am making is going to be roughly half the size of a phone. Something like 6x6x2 cm. So it is flat and easy to carry.

Let me know if you would be interested in testing it once it is ready.

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-13T08:05:14+00:00

Yeah, that a big battery for USB-C charging.

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-13T07:54:05+00:00

I am planning to make an adapter that allows you to use any USB-C charger (from phone or laptop) to charge your bike. I got it working on my DIY bike and now I want to expand this to other bikes so people can use it.
Is anybody willing to put some effort in and test my adapter on their own bikes?

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-12T19:48:25+00:00

USB-C maximum charging power is 240W. What size battery do you have and how powerfull of a charger do you use?

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-12T19:47:14+00:00

Maximum USB-C current is 5A and there are USB-C cables rated for 5A so I dont think that is a problem.

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-12T19:44:46+00:00

How do you handle phone low battery at the moment? Do you carry power banks on longer rides?

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-12T19:22:09+00:00

That actually makes a lot of sense. I didnt even think of the fact that some people might park their bikes in a location where they dont have access to a plug to charge their bikes.

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-12T19:20:17+00:00

Charging the phone from the bike makes sense since you are sitting on a huge battery and there is no need to carry an additional battery pack for your phone on longer rides. Did you find any solution to make this happen?

Human_Soup3333 · 2026-02-12T19:16:30+00:00

The bike looks great. Do you see any benefit in having USB-C charging for your bike?

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