Warnings
Understand the Risks Before You Unlock
Unlocking your Bosch e-bike with the EBT Unlock Key removes the factory speed limit. While this can enhance performance and riding fun, it also brings significant legal and safety considerations.
Legal Restrictions
- Loss of Pedelec Status: After unlocking, your e-bike is no longer legally classified as a Pedelec in most countries. It may instead be considered a motor vehicle (small moped).
- Road Use: Riding an unlocked e-bike in public traffic is generally not permitted unless properly insured, registered, and equipped according to local regulations (e.g., license plate, helmet, insurance certificate).
- Personal Responsibility: By unlocking your e-bike, you assume full legal responsibility for its operation. Always comply with your country's laws and use tuned e-bikes on private property or designated areas only.
Insurance and Warranty Risks
- No Insurance Coverage: If you ride a tuned e-bike on public roads without the required insurance, your personal liability may not cover any damages or accidents.
- Warranty Impact: Unlocking may void the manufacturer's warranty and lead to loss of support from the bike brand or motor manufacturer.
Technical Risks
- Increased Wear: Higher speeds can put extra stress on your e-bike’s components, such as brakes, drivetrain, and tires.
- Diagnostics Visibility: Although the EBT Unlock Key allows re-locking to factory settings, traces of unlocking may still be detectable during professional diagnostics.
- Firmware Updates: New firmware updates from Bosch could potentially impact the compatibility of the tuning or reset functionality. Always check before updating.
Disclaimer
EBikeTuning.com provides the EBT Unlock Key solely for use on private property or authorized areas. We do not encourage or support the use of tuned e-bikes on public roads.
Unlocking is at your own risk. EBikeTuning.com assumes no liability for damages, warranty losses, legal consequences, or any other issues resulting from the use of the EBT Unlock Key.
Need more information? ➔ See our Frequently Asked Questions for details on compatibility, legal aspects, and safe usage.
