Mini electrical bicycles inspired by the renowned BMW brand might just be lurking here before you’d ever anticipate. As part of its innovative endeavour, we’ve established a groundbreaking collaboration with Angell Mobility, a pioneering French bicycle manufacturer.
As the industry rushes to bring electric bicycles to market, automakers are surprisingly rarely manufacturing them themselves, instead opting for partnerships or collaborations with established e-bike brands.
Many major automakers collaborate with prominent bicycle manufacturers.
When BMW decided to launch a range of electric bicycles under its Mini brand, that’s exactly where the company appears to be headed.
While we haven’t been treated to any visual depictions of what these Mini-branded electric bikes will look like (which is why you’re stuck with fairly studio pictures of Angell’s current offerings), it’s confirmed that they’ll be manufactured at Angell’s French production facility, boasting Mini’s design influence. By the end of this year, according to latest reports,
Founded just over three years ago, Angell Mobility is a relatively new company. Despite its relatively youthful presence, the company has established a reputation for itself by pioneering two innovative e-bike designs, each boasting cutting-edge features such as seamless app integration, intuitive flip indicators, and state-of-the-art anti-theft mechanisms that enable real-time tracking and theft protection.
Automakers accelerating into the electric bicycle market?
BMW’s latest foray into the micromobility space marks a significant expansion of its presence in the sector, following on from previous experiments with electric bicycles under the Mini brand.
BMW has unveiled a range of innovative e-mobility concepts, including high-performance electric bicycles, compact e-scooters, and versatile cargo e-bikes.
Several major automotive manufacturers have recently entered the electric bicycle market, capitalizing on its rapid growth and relatively low barriers to entry for lightweight, two-wheeled electric vehicles.
Toyota recently revealed its own front-loading electric cargo bike specifically engineered for demanding haulage tasks and commercial applications.
Peugeot has diversified its brand by developing a range of e-bikes, while Spain’s SEAT partnered with Silence, a Barcelona-based company, to create its own line of seated and standing electric scooters.
General Motors had been developing a sleek, innovative folding electric bicycle internally, but unfortunately, the project was halted prematurely due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the market. GM recently confirmed an even more aggressive HUMMER e-bike, born from a licensing agreement aimed at amplifying the colossal and extreme HUMMER EV.
ŠKODA debuts one of the most unconventional electric bike-scooter concepts yet, with no clear indication of production plans in sight?
While Jeep has ventured into high-performance e-bikes through licensing agreements, its earlier attempt to co-develop an electric scooter fell short of expectations.
Rivian, the pioneer of electric trucks and SUVs, has recently expanded its portfolio by acquiring trademarks for electric bicycles. The company’s strategic hire of top talent from the e-bicycle industry further solidifies its commitment to entering this burgeoning market.
VinFast, a Vietnamese-based electric vehicle manufacturer, has recently unveiled four innovative new e-bike designs.
Polestar, a Swedish automaker specializing in electric vehicles, has announced its entry into the burgeoning market of e-bicycles.
Motorcycle manufacturers such as Harley-Davidson, Ducati, and BMW Motorrad have ventured into the production of electric bicycles and scooters, with Harley-Davidson and Ducati experiencing more success than BMW in this endeavour.
As multiple automotive giants converge on the electric bicycle market, one thing is clear: this is only the beginning of seeing familiar car brands on two-wheeled vehicles.
