DARE Low Step 2026 – Premium Step-Through SUV E-Bike with Panasonic GXM 100 Nm and Gates Carbon Drive
Power Pedelec with genuine deep step-through. Maintenance-free. Pure reliability.
🏆 Awarded the Consumer's Laurel 2025 (Konsumenten-Lorbeer / Laur Konsumenta) & Discovery of the Year 2025 (Entdeckung des Jahres / Odkrycie Roku 2025) – Ecobike is one of the most highly regarded e-bike brands in Europe.
The DARE Low Step 2026 is the brand-new generation of the DARE series – a premium SUV e-bike that combines everything our engineers identified as the best available technology. The result: an e-bike whose reliability is measured in generations.
At its core is the brand-new Panasonic GXM mid-drive motor – Panasonic's latest achievement with an impressive 100 Nm of torque and a performance characteristic that redefines the concept of a mid-drive motor. 250 W nominal power, 36 V voltage, CAN bus protocol for intelligent communication of all components.
The maintenance-free Gates Carbon Drive CDX belt (up to 20,000 km lifespan) runs completely silent – no lubrication, no wear, no complications. Combined with the robust Shimano Nexus 5-speed hub gear, specifically engineered for e-bike use and particularly resistant to higher loads, you get an exceptionally comfortable and reliable riding experience.
The huge LG battery system (17" with 900 Wh, 19" and 21" with 1008 Wh) to the new EN50604 standard enables ranges up to 180 km. The Panasonic NKS518S colour LCD connects via the Panasonic e-Bike smartphone app and supports Komoot navigation.
Premium safety: The innovative Spanninga GLOW STOP rear light with Emergency Stop function automatically brightens when braking – increased visibility for following traffic.
Genuine deep step-through frame for effortless mounting and dismounting, hydroformed aluminium, SunTour XCR34X-BOOST air suspension fork (120 mm travel), 27.5" Schwalbe AL GROUNDER tyres, Shimano MT401 hydraulic disc brakes, integrated LED lighting, MIK pannier rack, Velo VL-3625 comfort saddle – all standard.
🔔 Pre-Order Status: Size 17" available immediately (14 units). Sizes 19" and 21" now available for pre-order – delivery in the coming weeks.
- Motor: Panasonic GXM mid-drive, 100 Nm torque, 250 W, 36 V, CAN bus
- Battery: LG 900 Wh (17") / 1008 Wh (19"/21"), EN50604 standard
- Range: up to 180 km
- Display: Panasonic NKS518S colour LCD; Apps: Panasonic e-Bike, Komoot
- Fork: SunTour XCR34X-BOOST air suspension, 120 mm travel
- Drivetrain: Gates Carbon Drive CDX belt – maintenance-free (up to 20,000 km)
- Gear: Shimano Nexus 5-speed hub gear, e-bike rated
- Brakes: Shimano MT401 hydraulic disc brakes
- Tyres: 27.5" x 2.6 Schwalbe AL GROUNDER, three-chamber rims, Sapim spokes
- Rear light: Spanninga GLOW STOP – Emergency Stop function
- Front light: Herrmans MR5
- Frame: Hydroformed aluminium, genuine deep step-through, sizes 17"/19"/21"
- Saddle: Velo VL-3625 | Pannier: MIK system
- Max. load: 125 kg | Weight: 29 kg (17") / 29.3 kg (19") / 29.6 kg (21")
- Awards: 🏆 Consumer's Laurel 2025 • 🏆 Discovery of the Year 2025
- Standards: EN 15194, EPAC, ISO4210-2 — StVZO-compliant