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HowHybrid / trekking
Avanti Explorer-E DS1
E-bike specs from mackaycycles.com.au (checked 2026-10-18): 250 W rated · 65 Nm · 500 Wh battery · 25 km/h assist. Price seen in that listing: A$2,999.99 — prices change, check with the seller. Listing note: 250 W/25 km/h pedelec (AU retailer listing, Mackay Cycles) Pre-mapped from published specs, not yet checked against the bike. Source: https://www.mackaycycles.com.au/products/avanti-explorer-e-ds1-silver
- Hybrid / trekking
- Mid-drive · 65 Nm
- 500 Wh
Within Australia’s e-bike limits — listed at 250 W rated, assistance to 25 km/h. Details
Specifications
Motor
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line (Gen 3) |
|---|---|
| Drive system | Bosch Active/Performance Line Gen 3 |
| Position | Mid-drive |
| Rated power | 250 W |
| Torque | 65 Nm |
Battery
| Capacity | 500 Wh |
|---|
Performance & road rules
| Assisted top speed | 25 km/h |
|---|---|
| Class | 25 km/h pedelec |
Frame & wheels
| Style | Hybrid / trekking |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 29" |
Manufacturer specifications Collected from Australian retailer and maker pages (linked below); not yet checked against the bike by our team. Specs change between model years and markets — confirm with the maker before you buy.
Quick answers
Is the Avanti Explorer-E DS1 legal in Australia?
Its listed specs — 250 W rated power and motor assistance to 25 km/h — are within the Australian pedal-assist limits of 250 W and 25 km/h. In Queensland it also needs an EN 15194 (or Legacy EPAC) compliance label to be ridden in public from 1 March 2027 — check the frame for the sticker. Check your own bike’s labels: specs can differ between years and markets.
What is the real-world range of the Avanti Explorer-E DS1?
EbikeMate estimates about 31–46 km per charge from its 500 Wh battery, for an 80 kg rider on rolling terrain in a middle assist level at about 20 km/h. Hills, headwinds, cold weather and higher assist cut range.
How big is the Avanti Explorer-E DS1 battery?
500 Wh. Use only the original or a maker-approved battery and charger.
What motor does the Avanti Explorer-E DS1 have?
A Bosch Performance Line (Gen 3) mid-drive motor with 65 Nm of torque, rated at 250 W.
How much does the Avanti Explorer-E DS1 cost in Australia?
Its recommended retail price is listed at $3,000.
Has the Avanti Explorer-E DS1 been recalled?
No recall for the Avanti Explorer-E DS1 is listed in the EbikeMate Recall Centre, which tracks Product Safety Australia and maker notices. Registered owners are emailed if one is published.
Check your own e-bike against your state’s rules → · See road-legal models →
Specification sources
Manufacturer specificationsThese specifications came from a maker or retailer page but we don’t have the link on file. Check them with the maker before relying on them.
Specs change between model years and markets. Your bike’s own labels (battery Wh and V, motor rating, compliance sticker) are what count.
Recalls
Government informationNo recalls for the Avanti Explorer-E DS1 in the EbikeMate Recall Centre, which we build from Product Safety Australia and maker notices. Registered owners are emailed if one is published.
Australian rules
Government informationEbikeMate editorial guidanceAcross Australia a pedal-assisted e-bike (EN 15194) may have up to 250 W continuous rated power, with assistance cutting out by 25 km/h. Throttle rules differ by state. What the maker states for this model:
- Rated power: 250 W — within the 250 W limit
- Assistance to: 25 km/h — within the 25 km/h limit
- Throttle: not stated
Check my e-bike against my state’s rulesGuidance, not legal advice. Rules and official links are on the checker.
From bike shops
Shop-verified informationNot enough shop records yet. We show shop-measured figures once at least 3 records exist for this model.
From owners
Aggregated owner informationFewer than 5 Avanti Explorer-E DS1s are registered so far, so we don’t show owner figures yet.
Issues owners have reported
No issue has been reported by 3 or more different owners yet.
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Used prices
Not enough used ads yet — we show a range once there are 5 or more in a year.
Owning one
EbikeMate editorial guidanceReal-world range
31–46 km
Our estimate for an 80 kg rider on rolling terrain in medium assist at about 20 km/h, with a healthy battery. Hills, wind, cold, high assist and speed cut it a lot.
Work out my rangeBattery and charger
- Use the maker’s own replacement battery, or one the maker or a specialist confirms is approved for this motor system. Voltage, connector and battery-management system all have to match.
- Use the original charger, or one the maker approves for this battery. Never use a charger with a different output, even if the plug fits.
- Check the battery’s own label (Wh, V and serial) matches what the seller says.
- Damaged, swollen, hot or smelly batteries: stop using them, keep them outside away from anything that can burn, and take them to a battery drop-off — never household bins.
Servicing
- A first check after the first few hundred kilometres — new cables stretch and bolts settle.
- Chain: clean and lube regularly and measure wear — e-bikes wear chains and cassettes faster than regular bikes.
- Brakes: check pads and cable tension often — the extra weight and speed wear them faster.
- Mid-drive: ask the shop to read the motor’s error log and update firmware with the maker’s diagnostic tool at each service.
- Battery: keep it between 20% and 80% for daily use, store it at about half charge, and keep it out of hot cars.
Buying a used one
- Run the serial through the free EbikeMate buyer check — theft status, recalls and ownership on record.
- Find the frame serial yourself (usually under the bottom bracket) and check it matches the seller’s papers.
- Ask for a recent diagnostic printout — most mid-drive systems record battery health, charge cycles and motor hours.
- Look for signs of derestriction: tuning dongles, unusual wiring, or a top assisted speed above 25 km/h on the display.
- Ask for the receipt, the original charger and the key for the battery lock.
Parts known to fit the Avanti Explorer-E DS1
Pre-mapped from the maker’s and retailers’ published part pages. Riders and shops confirm or flag each one — “confirmed” shows only once someone has. Check the part number and connector against your old part before you buy — versions change between model years.
Chargers 4
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Bosch Compact Charger
For Bosch Bosch eBike system 2 (pre-Smart System) e-bikes — this bike’s drive system. Check your battery mount or frame matches.
Maker (Bosch AU) lists under 'Battery chargers for the Bosch eBike system 2'
Pre-mapped, not yet checked · source bosch-ebike.com (seen 19 Oct 2026)
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Bosch Fast Charger
For Bosch Bosch eBike system 2 (pre-Smart System) e-bikes — this bike’s drive system. Check your battery mount or frame matches.
Maker (Bosch AU) lists under 'Battery chargers for the Bosch eBike system 2'
Pre-mapped, not yet checked · source bosch-ebike.com (seen 19 Oct 2026)
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Bosch Standard Charger
For Bosch Bosch eBike system 2 (pre-Smart System) e-bikes — this bike’s drive system. Check your battery mount or frame matches.
Maker (Bosch AU) lists under 'Battery chargers for the Bosch eBike system 2'
Pre-mapped, not yet checked · source bosch-ebike.com (seen 19 Oct 2026)
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Bosch Standard Charger 4A
4A, 220-240V
For Bosch Active Line — this bike’s drive system. Check your battery mount or frame matches.
AU retailer (99 Bikes) lists compatible with this drive line
Pre-mapped, not yet checked · source 99bikes.com.au (seen 19 Oct 2026)
Other parts 1
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Bosch PowerTube Cable 310mm
battery-to-drive-unit cable
For Bosch Active Line (PowerTube 500/625) — this bike’s drive system. Check your battery mount or frame matches.
AU retailer (99 Bikes): connects PowerTube 500Wh/625Wh to the drive unit on Active Line and Performance Line
Pre-mapped, not yet checked · source 99bikes.com.au (seen 19 Oct 2026)
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Explorer-E DS1 for sale
Parts for the Explorer-E DS1
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