Car companies are in the business of mobility. Increasingly, that means acknowledging transport solutions that go beyond cars. On the cusp of its reinvention as a primarily electrified car maker , Mini is also venturing into two-wheeled territory with a new collaboration with Angell Mobility. This is the E-Bike 1, the first fruits of that partnership.
. This light, elegant model has now been given the Mini treatment, in close collaboration with Oliver Heilmer, Mini head of design. The idea is to bring Mini’s verve and spirit to the e-bike industry, using Angell’s ultra-light aluminium frame as a basis for two striking limited-edition colourways. ‘With the introduction of the Mini E-Bike 1, we’re expanding our impact in transportation while staying true to our roots,’ says Sebastian Beuchel, head of Brand Management at Mini.
Billed as the first of a series of mobility products, just 1959 examples of each specification will be made . With a maximum weight of just 17.5kg, the Mini E-Bike 1 has a range of up to 65km, although that drops to 35km if you’re using the dedicated ‘Fast mode’. Enhancements include integrated mud- and chain-guard, as well as a leather-free saddle made by Brooks England. There’s also in-built satellite tracking for security reasons, and an integrated digital cockpit with navigation.
For now, the E-Bike 1 is very much a luxury accessory ; perhaps a more mass-market option will follow.