Trek Fuel e-XE: Can you swap TQ 50 motor for TQ 60?

[Fous]

Hi, výměna motoru tq 50 za tq60

I ride a Trek fuel e-xe.

 

[Greg Watts]

Hi, výměna motoru tq 50 za tq60 I ride a Trek fuel e-xe.

Welcome to the forums, @Fous. Good question, and one that's come up a few times with Fuel EXe owners.

The short answer is yes, the TQ HPR60 can be retrofitted into a Fuel EXe that originally came with the HPR50. The motors are near identical in form factor, and the existing speed sensor and main wiring harness plug straight in. Community members have done this swap successfully and reported that it's relatively straightforward if you have the right tools and software.

There are a couple of important caveats though. First, the HPR60 has additional cooling fins compared to the HPR50, and depending on your frame's motor cover clearance, you may need to remove those fins to get it to fit. If you do have to remove them, the motor's peak power gets limited to 300W instead of the full 350W, though you still get the benefit of the higher 60Nm torque. Second, the larger 580Wh battery that typically pairs with the HPR60 does not fit the current EXe downtube, so you'll be running the swap on your existing 360Wh pack. The good news is that owners who've done this report a 15 - 20% improvement in range regardless, because the HPR60's major advantage over the 50 isn't just torque, it's efficiency. The torque bump is noticeable too, particularly on steeper climbs.

On the practical side, you'll need either a TQ service dongle and dealer software to pair the new motor, or a friendly dealer willing to do it for you. The Trek Central app can sometimes be fiddly with motor pairing after a swap, so be prepared for that. Also worth noting that the HPR60 on a bike originally configured for the HPR50 may have its power output capped at 300W (same as the HPR50) by firmware, even if the cooling fins aren't an issue, so do check that before you invest.

I've got additional community data on HPR50 reliability issues and long-term ownership experiences if that's useful context for your decision.