The Addmotor EB2.0 20Ah Kirin Battery is a battery pack with a 48 V, 20 Ah rating, 960Wh of energy, Samsung 21700 Cells, a stated range of 125 Miles (PAS1) and a weight of 9.5 lbs.
Last updated: 8 September 2026
What we found
- Documented to fit 23 models, from the manufacturer's own documentation.
- 31 specifications are published for it, each with the source it was read from, 2 of them corroborated by a second source.
- No matching recall was found in the records this catalogue holds from 8 regulators.
- 1 figure is marked for review — recorded, and not yet settled.
Assembled from the evidence on this page. Every figure and count below is shown with the source it was read from.
Battery and charging
- Claimed range
- 125 Miles (PAS1)
- Cells
- Samsung 21700 Cells
- Energy
- 960Wh
- Voltage and capacity
- 48 V, 20 Ah
- Cell model
- Samsung INE21700-50E
- Charging time, stated for the machine
- 10 hours
- Capacity of each cell
- 5000 mAh per cell
- Discharge rate
- 3C
- Mounting rail
- 8 slots, dual parallel mounting holes
- Charge indicator on the pack
- LED charge indicator on the pack
- Cell potting
- full potting process
- Number of cells
- 52 cells
- How the cells are arranged
- 13 series groups of 4 parallel cells (13S4P)
- Nominal voltage per cell
- 3.7V per cell
- The pack's protection board
- 3-channel discharge, 2-channel charge protection, 14X MOS IC
- Pack contact pins
- gold-plated contact pins
- Temperature control in the pack
- 5-piece temperature control system
- Their pack weight calculation
- Says 70 g, multiplies by 69 g
- Cell life against pack life
- Cells rated ~500 cycles; pack claimed 1,000-1,500
- Continuous discharge per cell
- 9.8A per cell, per Addmotor
- Why they chose these cells
- Chosen for cycle life and charging speed, over LG
- When they moved to 21700 cells
- Switched to 21700 cells at EB2.0
- Charge port, shown in the product photograph
- A five-pin circular socket with an O-ring seal and a hinged cap
- Discharge terminal, shown in the product photograph
- A terminal block moulded minus, Addmotor's mark, and plus, carrying two large power contacts at the ends and four small contacts between them
- Fuse rating, shown in the product photograph
- 5A 30/40A
“sustainable driving range on a single charge has reached 125MILES (PAS1). Applying Samsung’s latest high-capacity”
Source: addmotor.com/products/20ah-kirin-battery
“20Ah Battery - Designed for E-43, E-53, M-66 R7, M-81, and More - Features 5-Pin Charging Port, Enhanced Safety with Samsung 21700 Cells”
Source: addmotor.com/products/20ah-kirin-battery
“pack capacity has increased to an astonishing 960Wh (48V*20Ah), and the sustainable”
Source: addmotor.com/products/20ah-kirin-battery
“(48V*20Ah), and the sustainable driving”
Source: addmotor.com/products/20ah-kirin-battery
“Let's take the Addmotor EB 2.0 Kirin battery pack (48V 20Ah) as an example. It uses Samsung INE21700-50E cells (3.7V 5Ah).”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addtech-lg-vs-samsung-21700-5000mah-cells-for-ebike-battery-pack
Unconfirmed
“The electric trikes from Addmotor are powered by lithium-ion batteries, allowing riders to travel up to 85 miles on a single charge (PAS 1 mode). With each recharge taking 10 hours, these batteries help make electric trikes an incredibly reliable form of transportation with great lasting power.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addmotor-electric-trikes-powered-by-lithium-ion-batteries-with-ul-certification
“Featuring Samsung’s latest high-capacity 21700 battery cells combination, our 48V*20AH battery pack has a larger cell capacity (reaching 5000mha).”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/good-news-addmotors-newest-eb20-48v20ah-battery-pack-got-ul-certified
Unconfirmed
“The max discharge current has improved to reach 3C (Samsung 18650 2600mha is 2C), which means it can better control the temperature and provide protection for the overall safety of the battery.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/good-news-addmotors-newest-eb20-48v20ah-battery-pack-got-ul-certified
“Additionally, the reinforced and thickened battery case mounting rail seat made of high-strength materials includes up to 8 extended card and lock card slots. The guide rails are designed with dual parallel mounting holes to ensure balance and stability when installed on the bike frame.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/good-news-addmotors-newest-eb20-48v20ah-battery-pack-got-ul-certified
“Additionally, the battery is equipped with a LED indicator that shows the remaining charge level, so you always know when it is time to recharge.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addmotor-electric-trike-with-the-ul-certified-battery
“Use a full potting process (applicable to both Kirin and Xuanwu models), the pack is filled with thermally conductive silicone to deliver enhanced heat dissipation, safety, and waterproofing.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addmotor-freetan-m368x-full-suspension-recumbent-etrike-story
“So, to build a 48V, 20Ah battery pack, we need four 5Ah cells connected in parallel, and then 13 groups of these parallel cells connected in series. The total number of cells is 52 cells.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addtech-lg-vs-samsung-21700-5000mah-cells-for-ebike-battery-pack
“So, to build a 48V, 20Ah battery pack, we need four 5Ah cells connected in parallel, and then 13 groups of these parallel cells connected in series. The total number of cells is 52 cells.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addtech-lg-vs-samsung-21700-5000mah-cells-for-ebike-battery-pack
“take the Addmotor EB 2.0 Kirin battery pack (48V 20Ah) as an example. It uses Samsung INE21700-50E cells (3.7V 5Ah).”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addtech-lg-vs-samsung-21700-5000mah-cells-for-ebike-battery-pack
“at Addmotor, our EB 2.0 battery pack includes gold-plated contact pins and an overcompensating battery protection board. It includes 3-channel discharge and 2-channel charge protection, and a 14X MOS IC for safe and efficient power switching.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addtech-lg-vs-samsung-21700-5000mah-cells-for-ebike-battery-pack
“at Addmotor, our EB 2.0 battery pack includes gold-plated contact pins and an overcompensating battery protection board. It includes 3-channel discharge and 2-channel charge protection, and a 14X MOS IC for safe and efficient power switching.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addtech-lg-vs-samsung-21700-5000mah-cells-for-ebike-battery-pack
Unconfirmed
“got a 5-piece temperature control system to maximize rider safety and ensure the battery pack is not affected by extreme temperature changes.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addtech-lg-vs-samsung-21700-5000mah-cells-for-ebike-battery-pack
Unconfirmed
“The minimum weight of the battery pack is the total number of cells multiplied by the weight of one cell. Assuming the heaviest cell is 70 grams, we get: 52*69g = 3,588g”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addtech-lg-vs-samsung-21700-5000mah-cells-for-ebike-battery-pack
Unconfirmed
“In this comparison, we can see that the LG cells have a cycle life of 300, after which the effective capacity drops down to 80%. The Samsung cell fares much better as it can survive almost 500 cycles before it starts to show signs of degradation. The charging cycle of the Addmotor EB 2.0 battery pack is 1,000-1,500.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addtech-lg-vs-samsung-21700-5000mah-cells-for-ebike-battery-pack
“Here, the LG cell boasts a value of 14.55A over Samsung's measly 9.8A.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addtech-lg-vs-samsung-21700-5000mah-cells-for-ebike-battery-pack
“However, the Samsung cell has a longer cycle life and faster charging characteristics, making it the ideal choice for our EB 2.0 Kirin battery pack.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addtech-lg-vs-samsung-21700-5000mah-cells-for-ebike-battery-pack
“At Addmotor, we have also switched to 21700s in our latest EB2.0 20Ah Kirin battery”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addtech-lg-vs-samsung-21700-5000mah-cells-for-ebike-battery-pack
Source: addmotor.com/u_file/2501/products/08/aa266dc753.webp
Source: addmotor.com/u_file/2111/photo/fdf4adaa52.jpg
Source: addmotor.com/u_file/2111/photo/b5084f2695.jpg
Battery care and safety
- What the BMS protects against
- Overcharge, over-release, overvoltage, temperature, short circuit and overcurrent protection, plus cell balancing and charge control
- Rated charge cycles
Up to 1000 cycles
addmotor-electric-trike-with-the-ul-certified-battery · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“It has a lifespan of up to 1000 charge cycles, which means it will last for many years.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addmotor-electric-trike-with-the-ul-certified-battery
1000–1500 cycles
addtech-lg-vs-samsung-21700-5000mah-cells-for-ebike-battery-pack · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“The charging cycle of the Addmotor EB 2.0 battery pack is 1,000-1,500.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addtech-lg-vs-samsung-21700-5000mah-cells-for-ebike-battery-pack
- Thickness of the battery case
- 3.0MM with the thickest part being 3.5MM
“OVERCHARGE PROTECTION OVER RELEASE PROTECTION OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION EQUILIBRIUM FUNCTION CHARGE CONTROL TEMPERATURE PROTECTION SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION OVERCURRENT PROTECTION”
Source: addmotor.com/u_file/2508/photo/20211123-battery_1755829552.jpg
The maker’s own documents give different figures
“The battery case has a much thicker case of 3.0MM with the thickest part being 3.5MM (30% thicker than the previous model). It is made of materials that comply with UL certification and can protect the battery.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addmotor-e-bike-launch-20ah-super-large-capacity-battery
Size and fit
- Weight
- 9.5 lbs
“The actual weight of the Addmotor EB 2.0 battery pack is about 9.5 lbs, which includes the weight of the protective housing and the connecting materials.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addtech-lg-vs-samsung-21700-5000mah-cells-for-ebike-battery-pack
Compatibility
- Swapping the pack for another
- “Replace with alternative versions”
- Machines this pack is listed for
- For CITYPRO (E-43 & E-53), M-66 R7, M-81, G-800, GRANDTAN M-340 Series, TRIKETAN Series (M-350, M-330, M-330F & M-330 M), ARISETAN II (M-360 & M-360 M), SOLETAN M-66X, HEROTAN M-65X, CHOPPTAN M-70, GREATTAN Series, SPYTAN, SOLETRI and CITYTRI Series
- Fitment, as the manufacturer states it
- This rechargeable battery pack is compatible with our E-43 / E-53 / M-66 R7 / M-81 electric bikes
- Stated incompatibility
- 2021 M-360 semi-recumbent etrike
Unconfirmed
“The biggest advantage of these lithium-ion batteries is their flexibility. You can easily remove and replace them with alternative versions, making them a great choice for those requiring various power requirements.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addmotor-electric-trikes-powered-by-lithium-ion-batteries-with-ul-certification
Source: addmotor.com/products/20ah-kirin-battery
“This rechargeable battery pack is compatible with our E-43 / E-53 / M-66 R7 / M-81 electric bikes.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/good-news-addmotors-newest-eb20-48v20ah-battery-pack-got-ul-certified
“The 2022 newest models, E-43 / E-53 / M-66 R7 / M-81 , are powered by a UL-certified EB2.0 48V*20AH battery pack , these 4 models can cover your needs whether you are commuting in the city, loading cargo, or outdoor beach cruising.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/look-for-the-ul-logo-on-your-next-electric-bike-purchase
“Question: I have the 2021 version of the M-360 semi recumbent etrike. Will this battery fit that? Answer: This battery is not compatible with your 2021 M-360 semi-recumbent etrike. By Manage on May 12, 2026”
Source: addmotor.com/products/20ah-kirin-battery
Identity
- The manufacturer's own model name
- EB2.0 20Ah Kirin battery
- Name on the manufacturer's product page
- 20Ah Samsung UL-Certified Battery
“At Addmotor, we have also switched to 21700s in our latest EB2.0 20Ah Kirin battery .”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addtech-lg-vs-samsung-21700-5000mah-cells-for-ebike-battery-pack
Source: addmotor.com/products/20ah-kirin-battery
Other findings
- Stress test claimed
- 5-tonne stress test claimed
Unconfirmed
“Our battery pack has been sent to the professional lab and tested many times. One test for example is a 5 tons stress test to check its durability.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/good-news-addmotors-newest-eb20-48v20ah-battery-pack-got-ul-certified
Certification claims
- “First of its kind” battery claim
- With Word-First Ul-Recognized 48V*20Ah Battery Pack
- How the manufacturer words this pack's UL status
UL 2271 Recognized
addmotor-electric-trikes-vs-mooncool-tricycles · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“Note: Addmotor Kirin 960Wh Battery is UL 2271 Recognized.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/addmotor-electric-trikes-vs-mooncool-tricycles
UL-recognized battery pack (960Wh)
common-e-bike-battery-charging-errors-and-risks · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“Addmotor EB 2.0 electric bikes for adults, with a UL-recognized battery pack (960Wh), best for your safe ride!”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/common-e-bike-battery-charging-errors-and-risks
approved by UL-ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC-2271 on May 30, 2022
cpsc-calls-on-manufacturers-to-produce-micromobility-devices-that-comply-with-relevant-ul-standards · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“In order to avoid problems such as battery fire and overheating, Addmotor's R & D team designed and produced 960Wh lithium-ion batteries that are approved by UL-ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC-2271 on May 30, 2022, which complies with the standard for safety for batteries for use in light electric vehicle (LEV) applications.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/cpsc-calls-on-manufacturers-to-produce-micromobility-devices-that-comply-with-relevant-ul-standards
passed UL certification for electric bike use listed under UL 2271
good-news-addmotors-newest-eb20-48v20ah-battery-pack-got-ul-certified · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“UL , a global safety organization, has officially announced that Addmotor 's newest rechargeable 48*20AH battery pack passed UL certification for electric bike use listed under UL 2271 .”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/good-news-addmotors-newest-eb20-48v20ah-battery-pack-got-ul-certified
UL 2271 certified
greattan-d-most-versatile-fat-tire-electric-tricycle · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“Add the extra Kirin battery pack, which is UL 2271 certified for enhanced safety and peace of mind.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/greattan-d-most-versatile-fat-tire-electric-tricycle
On May 17th, 2022, Addmotor obtained the Certification of Compliance from UL
look-for-the-ul-logo-on-your-next-electric-bike-purchase · retrieved by us 29 August 2026
“On May 17th, 2022, Addmotor obtained the Certification of Compliance from UL for our EB2.0 48V*20AH battery pack used in light electric vehicle applications.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/look-for-the-ul-logo-on-your-next-electric-bike-purchase
- Part number on UL's register
- ZB-2030
- Whether the UL mark covers the cells or the pack
- Addmotor: the pack, not just the cells
- Certification claimed by the manufacturer
- UL-Certified
Unconfirmed
“Addmotor Cruiser Electric Bike For Sale , With Word-First Ul-Recognized 48V*20Ah Battery Pack!”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/importance-of-ul-recognized-battery-pack-in-your-electric-bikes
The maker’s own documents give different figures
“Model Number(s) Model numbers included in the listing. Multiple model numbers may indicate different products, different components within the products or both. This document also may not show all models included in the listing. ADDMOTOR, QILIN, MOTAN, HITHOT, CYBERTRON, TORETTO, CITYPRO, KUNLUN, MAXFOOT, JIADE, AD-05, ZB-2030, ZB4820*, ZB2033”
Source: productiq.ulprospector.com/en/profile/6299657/bbca2.mh65035?term=Addmotor&page=1
“Not just the cells, our entire battery pack meets UL standards Sometimes you can see some other ebike pictures bearing a UL Mark, but they actually refer to the battery cells, or the motor, and not the battery pack.”
Source: addmotor.com/blog/good-news-addmotors-newest-eb20-48v20ah-battery-pack-got-ul-certified
Unconfirmed
“20Ah Samsung UL-Certified Battery”
Source: addmotor.com/products/20ah-kirin-battery
Product identifiers
The codes printed on the product and its packaging.
- SKU
- ZB-2030
Source: addmotor.com/products/20ah-kirin-battery
"@type": "Product","name": "20Ah Samsung UL-Certified Battery","sku": "ZB-2030","url": "https://www.addmotor.com/products/20ah-kirin-battery"The code a retailer sells it under. Usually specific to one colour.
- Manufacturer part number
- ZB-2030
Source: addmotor.com/products/20ah-kirin-battery
"@type": "Product","name": "20Ah Samsung UL-Certified Battery","mpn": "ZB-2030","url": "https://www.addmotor.com/products/20ah-kirin-battery"The part number the manufacturer uses.
Compatible bikes
The manufacturer has also stated where this pack does not fit: 2021 M-360 semi-recumbent etrike. A model listed below may still be excluded by that — check it against your own machine before buying.
Only the current generation — Addmotor say it does not fit a 2021 M-360 — check yours before buying.
Sources
- Addmotor 48V*20Ah Samsung UL-Certified Battery PackMANUFACTURER BATTERY PAGE
Source: addmotor.com/products/20ah-kirin-battery
Retrieved August 29, 2026
- Addmotor Arisetan II M-360 — customer questions & answersMANUFACTURER MODEL PAGE
Source: addmotor.com/question_p113
Retrieved August 29, 2026
- Addmotor Greattan L Passenger eTrikeMANUFACTURER MODEL PAGE
Source: addmotor.com/products/greattan-l
Retrieved August 29, 2026