Panasonic entered the e-mobility industry as early as 1980 and quickly established itself as a market leader. Today, it’s Japan’s largest bicycle and e-bike manufacturer and continues to serve global markets with its established GX Ultimate and GX Power Plus drive units.
Having recently made its GXM series available in Europe, the company is expanding its presence with a new motor, the GXM 100 Mg, as well as a digital tool for efficient integration.
The GXM Series
The GXM series includes three drive systems to meet the needs of various terrains:
- GXM 100 Mg – 100Nm, ~2.6kg, magnesium housing
- GXM 95 – 95Nm, ~2.8kg, aluminium housing
- GXM 75 – 75Nm, ~2.8kg, aluminium housing
All three share the same design to allow for easy integration across models, from high-performance MTBs and SUVs, to trekking and city bikes.
The GXM 100 Mg
The GXM 100 Mg sets a new benchmark in weight and performance. Made with magnesium, it delivers a weight advantage of roughly 200g compared to its aluminium predecessors, while still providing the rigidity needed for demanding ride conditions.
“With 100Nm and a weight of approximately 2.6kg, the new motor offers outstanding performance at a very good price-performance ratio,” Juergen Haumon, senior product manager & marketing coordinator at Panasonic explains.
Intelligent performance and connectivity
A standout feature of the GXM series is its automatic mode, which allows for dynamic adjustment assistance between 20–100Nm without any rider input.
“We’ve learned from the automotive industry that communication between the various components is important and necessary, which the CAN bus system enables and significantly simplifies,” says Haumon.
The system ensures smooth and efficient support across all terrains because of Panasonic’s latest CAN bus architecture, enabling communication with components such as ABS, CV hubs, GPS modules, and gear sensors. This makes the GXM platform easy to configure for OEMs.
Digital ecosystem
The new GXM app and display system also ensures that a separate diagnostic tool is no longer needed; everything can be done with a smartphone.
Key app features include:
- Customisable assist modes and ride profiles
- Real-time metrics: speed, distance, time, cadence, range, battery capacity, and remaining range
- Over-the-air updates for software and firmware
- Remote diagnostics via smartphone, reducing the need for workshop tools
- Compatibility with Komoot and Wahoo for navigation and training
- Information can be viewed at a glance
With the new GXM 100 Mg motor and GXM application, Panasonic continues its legacy of innovation and its commitment to future-ready e-bike systems. The GXM platform is lightweight and offers a range of options that set new standard for OEMs and riders alike. Visit Panasonic’s Instagram to learn more.
This article is sponsored by Panasonic.
