The financial situation for Bafang has not improved compared with 2023. – Photo Bike Europe
Financial

Bafang sales performance not recovering in over supplied market

SUZHOU, China - The oversupply in the industry, even for the category e-bikes, is still resulting in a slowdown in demand for component manufacturers. The excess inventory situation was already reflected at Taichung Bike Week last September but also came forward in Bafang's nine months earnings result which did not improve compared with 2023.

Looking at the market shares mentioned by Ernst Brust you could question how much room is left for newcomers. – Photo Bike Europe
Market trends

Velotech's analysis of the e-drive market reveals lack of critical...

SCHWEINFURT, Germany - No other product in the industry is so sorely missing validated market data than e-bike drive systems. The market dominance of Bosch is obvious, but what about the other suppliers and how many other brands are relevant anyway?

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Innovations & products

Sponsored Prioritising connectivity and user experience: Bafang's new HMI...

E-bikes often feature a Human-Machine Interface (HMI), a dashboard that delivers real-time data, navigation, and safety alerts to enhance the rider's experience. Recently, e-bike drive system manufacturer Bafang has given their HMI collection an impressive makeover.

“We were surprised to receive so much positive response on our presentation at China Cycle show early May this year,” says Sunny He, as co-founder of Bafang in charge of T&D. – Photo Bike Europe
Company

Bafang expands into e-motorbike market with T&D branded components

SUZHOU, China - Probably the next big growth market after e-bike is motorbikes. Drive systems are available in the market, although the number of manufacturers is still limited. As a specialist for two-wheel drive systems, manufacturer Bafang has stepped into this future growth market and founded the subsidiary T&D e-Motorcycles business group.

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Bafang

Sponsored Bafang unveils game-changing GVT technology for e-bikes

E-bikes have gained considerable recognition in recent years, yet many of their accessories and parts remain similar to those found on ordinary bikes. Essentially, this limits their potential, which is why Bafang's GVT technology, and specifically the G500A, a new 5-speed gear hub, have set the stage to optimise the e-bike shifting experience.

To comply with upcoming EU regulations on recyclability and replacement of parts and components, Bafang has brought down the number of SKUs in the past years. – Photos Bike Europe
Production

Bafang invests in R&D laboratory in Suzhou to create competitive edge

SUZHOU, China - The official accreditation of the Bafang Laboratory Center by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) confirmed the successful creation of world-class professional testing laboratory for two-wheel drive systems. The component manufacturer is investing substantially to expand its market position. "The industry needs to regain confidence to restart the market again," Bafang President and CEO Qinghua Wang told Bike Europe on a recent visit.

  1. Bafang financial performance tempered by drastically declining exports
  2. Bafang enhancing waterproof performance by upgrading targets
  3. SponsoredLeader Fox streamlines production line to manufacture 50,000 bikes per year
  4. Bafang supports e-bike development with own EMC Laboratory
  5. Bafang laboratory center certified for e-bike testing
  6. Bafang 'shifts' to hassle-free riding with new 3-speed automatic gear hub
  7. Bafang integrates enviolo's Automatiq unit to boost user experience
  8. Bafang upgrades e-MTB offering with M510 mid-motor
  9. Bafang overcomes challenges of COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai
  10. Bicycle industry calls for ban on sale, application and use of e-bike tampering equipment
  11. SponsoredBafang launches H700 built-in automatic dual speed drive system
  12. Bafang's M200 drive system receives China's first UKCA certification
  13. Bafang battery R&D and production centre founded
  14. Bafang General Manager Europe Jack Brandsen resigns
  15. Bafang launches Dealer Direct Service for complete e-bike drive systems
  1. Bafang moves to larger location in Germany as growth continues
  2. Bafang opens Taichung, Taiwan office for OEM services
  3. Bafang Targets Entry Level E-bikes with New M200 Mid-Drive System
  4. Bafang Resumes Work after Extended Factory Closing in China
  5. Coronavirus Disrupts Bike Industry's Supply Chain
  6. Bafang Raises 168 Million Euro in IPO
  7. Bafang Opens Production Facility in Poland
  8. Bafang Extends Battery Portfolio
  9. Facelift for Bafang's M400
  10. Bafang Opens German Office
  11. EBMA's Dumping Complaint Document; Allegations Against Bafang
  12. Bafang Denies EBMA's E-Bike Dumping Accusations
  13. Bafang Introduces M500 Mid-Motor for E-MTBs
  14. Bafang Launches E-Shaft and Mini Hub Motor at China Cycle
  15. Bafang Brings New Mid-Motors for Lower Price Segments and for E-MTBs