claim to fame is its popular smart electric scooter, which has taken off in Asia and continues to experience strong sales in the European and North American markets.But the company’s technology has also found its way into the broader light-duty electric vehicle arena.Now upcoming e-bike may be poised to disrupt the e-bike industry.
electric mopeds not only look stylish, but also have high performance and high-tech features.
The company proved it could successfully apply the same technology to a smaller rideable scooter last year when it launched a sports electric scooter called the.
But one of the most interesting new products heading to American and European shores is new electric bike.
We got our first detailed look at the bike at the Motorcycle Show about six weeks ago, giving us a taste of  thoughts on this radical new design.
Compared to the usual suspects in the e-bike market we’ve become accustomed to, the look of the bike flips the script.
While there are hundreds of e-bike companies each selling several different models, nearly all of these e-bike designs tend to follow predictable routes.
Fat tire e-bikes all look like fat tire mountain bikes.Folding electric bikes look basically the same.All stepper e-bikes look like bikes.All electric mopeds basically look like mopeds.
There are some exceptions to the rules, as well as some unique e-bikes that pop up from time to time.But overall, the e-bike industry follows a predictable path.
Fortunately, the isn’t part of the e-bike industry — or at least it joined the industry as an outsider.With a history of making scooters and motorcycles, takes a different design approach to the styling and technology behind e-bikes.
The follows a recent trend with a step-by-step design that makes e-bikes more accessible to a wider range of riders.But it does so without relying on bike designs or what looks like a classic “women’s bike.”
Not only does the U-shaped frame make the bike easier to install, it should also make the bike easier to maneuver when the rear rack is loaded with heavy loads or children.It’s a lot easier to get through the frame than to swing your legs on tall cargo.
Another advantage of this unique frame is the unique way of storing the battery.Yes, “battery” is plural.While the vast majority of e-bikes use a single removable battery, unique frame design makes it easy to install two batteries.It does so without looking bulky or disproportionate.
The company hasn’t announced the capacity, but says the dual batteries should provide up to 62 miles (100 kilometers) of range.I’m guessing that means no less than 500 Wh each, which means a pair of 48V 10.4Ah batteries.The says it will use 21700 format cells, so the capacity may be higher.
In terms of performance, unfortunately, the version will be limited to a boring 25 km/h (15.5 mph) and a 250W rear motor.
The bike can be programmed to either Class 2 or 3 regulations, two of the most popular (and objectively funniest) categories of e-bikes in America.
The belt drive and hydraulic disc brakes will make the bike easy to maintain, which again stands out from electric motorcycle manual.
But perhaps the most revolutionary aspect will be pricing.said late last year that it was targeting a price below 1,500 euros ($1,705), and the company’s sheer size means that could be a real possibility.The is likely to gain some significant market share compared to other entries on the market that offer slightly reduced performance at higher prices.
That’s before you consider all the other tech that might be built into an e-bike. has an advanced smartphone app available in all of its vehicles to monitor diagnostics and perform home updates.My daily driver uses it all the time and it’s a electric scooter.The same app will almost always be on  upcoming  electric bikes.
It’s no secret that the e-bike industry is going through a roller-coaster year with supply chain issues and a shipping crisis.
But with heading to 2022 next week and expected to bring its upcoming electric bike, we might get lucky with an estimated release date.
is a personal electric vehicle enthusiast, battery nerd, and author of Lithium Batteries, DIY Solar, The DIY Electric Bike Guide, and The Electric Bike.