Japan’s Hello Space to Unveil “MAG DRIVE” at CES 2026: A Zero Magnetic Resistance System Revolutionizing E-Bike Charging
Japan-based cleantech startup Hello Space Co., Ltd. will unveil MAG DRIVE at CES 2026, a patented semi-superconducting regenerative drive system designed to charge a battery through pedaling without inducing magnetic resistance. This groundbreaking technology is set to significantly reduce the frequency of external charging for e-bikes, addressing a major logistical challenge for the growing global e-mobility sector.
Zero Magnetic Resistance: Innovative Charging System
The MAG DRIVE system consists of a generator, power charging board application, gear box, pedals, crank shaft, sensors, and batteries. At normal pedaling speed, the power output ranges from 100W to 250W. The device is easily attachable to the mid-hub of bikes and can connect to any in-wheel drive motor. It is equipped with two batteries, each with separate circuits which charge from the generator and power the drive motor.
The system features an automated charging cycle:
- When the remaining charge in one of the batteries drops to a specified level, the charging and discharging circuits automatically switch over to the other battery.
- When the battery is fully charged, the circuits switch back.
- Each battery gets fully charged within 2 to 3 hours of riding.
Partnership with XERO and Toyota Tshusho Nexty Electronics Group
Hello Space has been developing MAG DRIVE in collaboration with Toyota Tsusho Nexty Electronics Group since 2021, announcing the concept at CES 2022. Hello Space will demonstrate MAG DRIVE with the world’s first self-powering “Smart E-bike” and self-powering “Smart Spin Bike” at the Japan Pavilion in CES 2026 and CES Unveiled.
Hello Space and XERO (Anantshree Vehicle Pvt. Ltd), a leading Indian EV manufacturer, have created a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the goal of co-developing a Smart E-bike with the pedal charging system. Hello Space will supply MAG DRIVE to XERO, and XERO will manufacture and supply Smart E-bikes commercially for bike sharing services across the world. The first Smart E-bikes will be available in 2026, targeting bike sharing services, delivery EVs, and fitness bikes, among other applications.
More details will be disclosed soon on hello-space.co and xeroev.co.
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