Velotric error code list · Velotric

E18 Error on Velotric

What it means + how to fix it From the brand

Quick answer

E18 on the Velotric (Discover, Nomad, Summit, Fold, Breeze, Triker, T1, GoMad, Tempo) means “Display Bluetooth Malfunction.” Most likely cause: a fault in the display's Bluetooth module. Try this first: turn it off and on again.

Try this first

Free, and each takes under 5 minutes.

Turn it off and on again
Forget and re-pair the bike

In plain English

The Bluetooth part of the system has a fault. Restart and re-pair your phone first. If it stays, the manual's answer is your retailer.

Step-by-step checklist

Work from the top. Steps go from free and easy to shop jobs. Switch the bike off before touching any connector. Tick each step as you go. Your progress is saved on this device.

1Turn it off and on againFree Switch the display off, wait 30 seconds, then switch it back on. If the code clears, note what you were doing when it appeared, in case it comes back.
2Forget and re-pair the bikeFree In your phone's Bluetooth settings and the bike's app, remove the bike, then pair it again.
3Ask a Bafang dealer to read the faultShop job Bafang dealers have a diagnostic tool that reads detailed fault data and can update firmware. It often pins down internal faults quickly.

Parts you might need

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Only buy a part if the free steps didn't fix it. Always match the voltage and connector type to your bike.

Replacement display
Must be compatible with your controller and its protocol, not just the same plug.
Match your bike's model first. Ask a shop if unsure.

Still not fixed?

Pages to try next:

All Velotric (Discover, Nomad, Summit, Fold, Breeze, Triker, T1, GoMad, Tempo) codes

When it's time for a shop: if you've worked through every step and the problem is still there, take the bike to an e-bike shop. Bring your notes on when it happens, plus the code.