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Motiv Sherpa (2019) battery

The Motiv Sherpa runs on a 48V 16Ah (768 Wh) battery rated for up to 60 miles.

48 Vnominal voltage
768 Whbattery capacity
60 mimax range
8replacement packs listed

Battery specifications

Nominal voltage
48 V
Capacity
16 Ah
Energy
768 Wh
Battery brand / cells
Samsung
Chemistry and layout
Lithium-ion
Battery weight
10.1 lb
Charge time
7 hours
Estimated range
35–60 miles
Motor
Bafang, Rear-Mounted Geared Hub, 500W nominal, 900W peak
Class
Throttle on Demand (Class 2), Moped or Motorcycle (Class 4)
Launch price
$2,499

Efficiency at max range: about 12.8 Wh per mile.

Packs with matching voltage and capacity

Packs at 48V with at least 691 Wh
PackSellerTypeVoltageCapacityPrice
Polly EBike Battery R049-3 48V 18.2Ah BMS30A 2600mAh Cells EBike Battery Fit 0-1 Cheapest Best $/WhUnit Pack PowerAftermarket48 V874 Wh$214
Bluetooth Shark R049-4 48V 15Ah BMS30A LG5200mAh Cells Li ion Battery Pack For 3Unit Pack PowerAftermarket48 V720 Wh$219
6PIN Ebike Battery S220 48V 15.6Ah BMS30A LG5200 Cells For 350W 500W 750W 1000W Unit Pack PowerAftermarket48 V749 Wh$226
Hailong EBike Battery S039-3 48V 15AH BMS30A 21700 LG5000 Cells 4 PIN Lithium BaUnit Pack PowerAftermarket48 V720 Wh$229
Polly Jumbo Shark R049-8 48V 52V 20Ah 21700 Cells Electric Bike Battery For 250WUnit Pack PowerAftermarket48 V960 Wh$259
Hailong EBike Battery S039-5 48V 20.8Ah BMS50A 21700 LG5200mAh Cells Lithium BatUnit Pack PowerAftermarket48 V998 Wh$266
6PIN Ebike Battery S221 48V 20.8Ah BMS45A LG5200 cells For 500W 750W 1000W 1200WUnit Pack PowerAftermarket48 V998 Wh$268
Hailong EBike Battery S039-5 48V 20AH BMS50A 21700 LG5000 Lithium Battery Pack 4Unit Pack PowerAftermarket48 V960 Wh$277

Other Motiv batteries

More Motiv models
ModelYearBatteryCapacity
Stash201836V 9Ah324 Wh
Werks201848V 16Ah768 Wh
Sleek201748V 16Ah768 Wh
Spark201748V 16Ah768 Wh
Stash201636V 9Ah324 Wh
Sherpa201548V 10Ah480 Wh
Stout201548V 10Ah480 Wh
Shadow201348V 10Ah480 Wh

Frequently asked questions

What battery does the Motiv Sherpa use?

The Motiv Sherpa (2019) uses a 48V 16Ah, 768 Wh battery from Samsung (Lithium-ion).

How far can the Motiv Sherpa go on one charge?

Estimated range is 35 to 60 miles depending on assist level, rider weight, terrain and temperature.

Can I use a bigger battery on the Motiv Sherpa?

A higher amp-hour pack at the same 48V voltage adds range, as long as it fits the mount and connector. Do not use a higher-voltage pack unless the controller is rated for it.