With Delta Electronics, another giant from the electronics industry entered the bicycle world. The Show Daily spoke with Josh Chi, Director of Low-Voltage Electro Mobility Business Development at Delta.
Delta Electronics, founded in 1971, is a global leader in power supplies and thermal management, offering a range of energy-efficient solutions in industrial automation, EV charging, renewable energy, etc., and covering a broad range of industry applications including electronics, textiles, food, pharmacy, machine tools and many more. With 84 branches, 23 global R&D centers and nine manufacturing facilities spread over about 200 locations across five continents, Delta entered the e-bike market in 2021, when chosen by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs to develop locally-made e-bike motors.
Delta Electronics: Motors “Made in Taiwan” for the bicycle industry
While recognizing the multiple challenges, including the need for better communication to understand the industry’s core demands, the challenge of reducing motor size while maintaining high performance to enhance frame design flexibility, the full system integration, managing peripheral components, etc., Delta saw a unique opportunity to reduce reliance on foreign technology and bring high-performance, MIT (Made in Taiwan) products to the global market.
According to Josh Chi, Director of Low-Voltage Electro Mobility Business Development at Delta, “The rise of e-bikes has given Delta the chance to leverage our expertise and create competitive powertrain solutions for the industry.” Chi highlights the importance of after-sales service and integration, emphasizing Delta’s dedication to creating reliable, eco-friendly products and benefiting from its extensive expertise in automotive powertrains and smart manufacturing.
A compact motor with up to 100 Nm torque
After participating at Eurobike in July 2024, Delta Electronics continued to enhance its e-bike mid-drive motor’s design, boosting performance from 90 Nm to 100 Nm while maintaining a compact size, over 20% smaller than competing products. This motor, primarily designed for e-Mountain, e-Trekking, and e-Cargo bikes, offers improved flexibility and power, and is backed by Delta’s patented transmission system.
Additionally, the company is launching a comprehensive solution that includes options for displays and battery specifications.
Last but not least, at Taichung Bike Week, the company aimed to foster transparency and confidence among its partners ahead of mass production in 2025. By sharing its progress at the world’s leading trade shows, Delta hopes “to build trust and showcase the strides it’s making in the evolving e-bike market,” says Chi.