Commuter

Merida eSpresso City 300 SE EQ

E-bike specs from 99bikes.com.au (checked 2026-10-18): 504 Wh battery. Price seen in that listing: A$2,399 — prices change, check with the seller. Listing note: AU retailer (99 Bikes) listing (sale price) Pre-mapped from published specs, not yet checked against the bike. Source: https://99bikes.com.au/products/merida-espresso-city-300-se-eq-electric-hybrid-bike-matt-dark-silver-black

Commuter
Mid-drive
504 Wh

Specs don’t settle it — the maker doesn’t publish both rated power and assist speed. Check the label on the bike or run the legal check.

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Specifications

Motor

Motor	Shimano E5000
Drive system	Shimano STEPS E5000
Position	Mid-drive

Battery

Capacity	504 Wh

Performance & road rules

Class	Check: power not confirmed

Frame & wheels

Style	Commuter

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 Merida eSpresso City 300 SE EQ legal in Australia?

The specs we have don’t state its rated power or assist speed, so check the bike itself: a legal pedal-assist e-bike has at most 250 W rated power (shown on the motor or frame label) and stops assisting at 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.

What is the real-world range of the Merida eSpresso City 300 SE EQ?

EbikeMate estimates about 31–46 km per charge from its 504 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 Merida eSpresso City 300 SE EQ battery?

504 Wh. Use only the original or a maker-approved battery and charger.

What motor does the Merida eSpresso City 300 SE EQ have?

A Shimano E5000 mid-drive motor.

Has the Merida eSpresso City 300 SE EQ been recalled?

No recall for the Merida eSpresso City 300 SE EQ is listed in the EbikeMate Recall Centre, which tracks Product Safety Australia and maker notices. Registered owners are emailed if one is published.

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Specification sources

Manufacturer specifications

These 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 information

No recalls for the Merida eSpresso City 300 SE EQ 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 guidance

Across 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: not stated by the source
Assistance to: not stated by the source
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 information

Not enough shop records yet. We show shop-measured figures once at least 3 records exist for this model.

From owners

Aggregated owner information

Fewer than 5 Merida eSpresso City 300 SE EQs 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 guidance

Real-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.

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Battery 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.

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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.

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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.

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Parts known to fit the Merida eSpresso City 300 SE EQ

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 1

Shimano STEPS Battery Charger EC-E6000-4 EC-E6000-4

AU/NZ plug type O; AC 100-240V

For Shimano STEPS e-bikes with BT-E6000 battery — this bike’s drive system. Check your battery mount or frame matches.

AU retailer (99 Bikes) spec table lists this battery as compatible

Pre-mapped, not yet checked · source 99bikes.com.au (seen 19 Oct 2026)

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Displays 1

Shimano SC-E6100 Cycle Computer SC-E6100

display only

For Shimano STEPS E5000 system — this bike’s drive system. Check your battery mount or frame matches.

AU retailer (99 Bikes) lists for this system; not compatible with E6000

Pre-mapped, not yet checked · source 99bikes.com.au (seen 19 Oct 2026)

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Motors 1

Shimano STEPS DU-E5000 Drive Unit DU-E5000

mid-ship, without cover/sensor

For Shimano STEPS E5000 system — this bike’s drive system. Check your battery mount or frame matches.

AU retailer (99 Bikes) listing names this system

Pre-mapped, not yet checked · source 99bikes.com.au (seen 19 Oct 2026)

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eSpresso City 300 SE EQ for sale

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Parts for the eSpresso City 300 SE EQ

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Thinking of buying a Merida eSpresso City 300 SE EQ?

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Own a Merida eSpresso City 300 SE EQ?

Give it a free Bike Passport — its serial, photos and receipt in one private record, ready if it’s ever stolen or when you sell.

Where’s the serial? Usually under the bottom bracket, where the cranks meet the frame. More help finding it