In addition to all BA00125 batteries, you are now able to update the battery firmware yourself with the Bafang BESST tool for the BA00130 battery produced in 2020 or later.
By this you no longer have to return the battery to QWIC. It enables you to update right away the battery firmware, also when a Battery Management System (BMS) update is needed.
The latest battery firmware update for BA00130 was recently released in September 2022 and will solve the following 2 problems:
Important exception:
For a BA00130 battery with a production date of 2019 or earlier it’s not possible to update with the BESST tool since it will damage the software of that battery. This battery still needs to return to QWIC in case a firmware update is required.
In conclusion, the BESST tool battery update is available for:
How to find the BA00130 battery production date
This article explains how you can check the production date of the battery:
Full explanation battery update on QWIC Knowledge Base
View the full explanation on how to update batteries with the BESST tool here.
Bafang BESST tool
Should you not have the Bafang BESST tool in your possession yet, you can order it via the Dealer portal at spare parts (the article number for the BESST tool is 12214)
Technical support
In case you need technical support for this update, please contact our technical service.