VanMoof’s new ebike has a need for speed and I LOVE it
The first deliveries will start by the end of 2022
Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou
Ioanna is a writer at TNW. She covers the full spectrum of the European tech ecosystem, with a particular interest in startups, sustainabili(show all)Ioanna is a writer at TNW. She covers the full spectrum of the European tech ecosystem, with a particular interest in startups, sustainability, green tech, AI, and EU policy. With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.
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What’s fresh?
The VanMoof V builds on the success of its predecessors, but also comes with a series of interesting updates, designed for more power and speed. These are:
At the same time, you’ll find a lot of smart features you’d remember from previous models, including:
Need for speed
VanMoof believes that the enhanced speed and range (to be revealed) of its new ebike will offer a viable alternative to car use.
Because yes, let’s face it, the25km/h limit which binds ebikes under current EU regulations , doesn’t allow for much competition with cars or scooters.
And in reality, you wouldn’t be able to make use of the V’s 50km/h on a bike lane, butVanMoof intends to work with city governments to explore solutions for revised speed regulations.In the meantime, the bike comes withintegrated speed settings to match country regulations.
When can you get it?
The VanMoof isn’t out just yet, but the firstdeliveries are expected by the end of 2022.
It’s currently available for invite-only reservations, with the priority given to the VanMoof riders community.If you’re not a member, reservation codes will be shared periodically via a waitlist onvanmoof.com.
The price is expected to reach $3498 — yes, that’s not cheap, but you get what you pay for.
