German carmaker Porsche unveiled its latest electric vehicle – the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo yesterday. The company also took the wraps off two full-suspension electric bikes. The bikes which will start selling this spring are the brand’s first electric bicycles.
The e-bikes are dubbed Porsche Sport and Porsche Cross electric bikes, designed for different usage scenarios. While the Porsche Sport is a regular road bike for everyday use, while the Cross is an off-road bike.
in terms of the design, the Porsche Sport e-bike comes with a full-suspension carbon fiber frame and weighs less than 48 pounds. It is also has integrated front and rear lights while it is driven by a Shimano mid-drive motor. The Sport comes with a hefty price tag of about $10,700.
On its part, the off-roading adventure-designed Porsche Cross also packs a Shimano mid-drive and a carbon fiber frame. It also comes with full suspension which allows a comfortable drive even on a bumpy road. For braking, the Cross comes with a Magura-MT Trail hydraulic disc brakes that are extra-large and “heat resistant.” The bike is slightly heavier at 48.7 pounds and carries a price tag of $8,549.
The two bikes utilize the Shimano EP8 motor which is smaller than previous versions but provides up to 25 km/h of pedal-assisted support. Both bikes will be up for grabs from spring 2021.
RELATED;
- Xiaomi launches Ninebot C30 electric bike in China as the cheapest in the lineup
- US carmaker Jeep showcases its upcoming powerful Electric Bike
- Revel’s new electric bike rental services in New York cost just $99 per month
- Huawei files two patents relating to electric vehicles and the driving system
- Huawei files two patents relating to electric vehicles and the driving system
