Vvolt e–Mobility Launches Four Affordable and Low-Maintenance Electric Bicycles

Vvolt e–Mobility announces their debut product line– a series of four electric bikes offering exceptional ease of use, delivering lifetime value to riders from the moment of unboxing. The Stellar Series of ebikes all feature belt drives for mess-free durability, hydraulic disc brakes for powerful and consistent stopping, and electric-assist systems connected by Acer, the 6th-largest computer company in the world. Vvolt is the first electric mobility brand in the US to use Acer components.

Balancing portability and power, Vvolt ebikes use mid-sized electric power systems to keep the overall weight down because lifting and carrying your ebike shouldn’t require herculean strength.  Furthering practicality, all models are designed for semi-upright riding positions that blend comfort with predictable handling on pavement, paths, gravel, and trails. Frames are equipped with fittings to carry cargo, water, and mount optional fenders for riding in damp conditions.

This versatility gives the Stellar series more ways to inject more fun into your day from 9-5 and beyond. Choosing to ride an ebike shouldn’t require advanced skills in drivetrain maintenance or booking quarterly checkups with your favorite bike maintenance technician, so Vvolt models reduce downtime with these low-maintenance components.

When it comes to the ride experience, riders will find on-bike positions that enable control, provide comfort and allow for better visibility. These positional safety measures are reinforced with 360º visibility features, incorporating active lighting and oversized retro-reflective elements, ensuring that riders are seen 24hrs a day. These core design elements will carry through to other products currently in development. Upcoming EV models include an all-new eBike with enhanced accessibility and modularity features, a three-wheeled electric-assist utility vehicle, and a truly compact last-mile vehicle based on a scooter and skateboard design.

Vvolt is Building Community Too

When more than 30% of US trips are less than 3 miles, it makes sense to shift to a faster mode of door-to-door travel, but fighting entrenched autocentrism takes more than better design. Vvolt recognizes that their vehicles are only one piece of the future they’re building, so they’re engaging with mobility advocates to pursue better infrastructure and support incentives designed to make it easier for more people to opt-out of driving.

It’s important for Vvolt to build a wider case to support changing public infrastructure in ways that will invite new riders to experience the benefits of getting out of their autos and onto smaller rideable vehicles. Vvolt is committed to data-sharing practices, working with researchers, industry, and government partners who are similarly committed to building a future where human-scale transportation options are more accessible to everyone. With an emphasis on building communities of riders and encouraging e–Mobility friendly infrastructure, Vvolt complements their people-oriented product designs with work that will help ensure that all people will be encouraged to select transportation on a human scale.

Alpha / Alpha S: The Simplest Solution is Often the Best

Vvolt’s entry-level models are the Alpha and Alpha S. With simple, one-speed gearing, it’s all about the ride, amplified by the Acer hub motor and silent-running belt drive. These models feature wide 27.5×2” tires to tame any surface and excel on dirt roads and around town. At $1399, Alpha models are the most affordable ebike in the US market to feature the combination of belt drive, clean-lined internal battery, and powerful hydraulic disc brakes. The diamond-frame Alpha presents a traditional look, while the Alpha S offers a lower step-through frame, making it easier to hop on and off, especially when loaded with cargo.

Proxima and Sirius: Incredible Durability and Extra Power

Proxima and Sirius models step up to a more powerful mid-drive motor from Taiwan’s MPF drive with torque and speed sensors to deliver up to 350% rider power. Vvolt is the first brand to offer the MPF system to the US in commuter and fitness-oriented ebikes, making the selection due to their reputation for quiet operation and durability based on self-lubricating full-steel motor gearing.

Vvolt pairs this super-resilient engine with the toughest transmission on the market: Enviolo’s CVT rear hub runs for tens of thousands of miles without requiring service. As with Alpha models, Proxima and Sirius drivetrains are linked by Gates Carbon Drive belts that run clean and silent without oil.

Made for long commutes and sporty weekend riders, the Proxima runs on gravel-bike-style wheels to deliver speed and versatility across multiple terrains. Riders who seek unpaved paths, dirt roads, and singletrack will enjoy the wider 27.5×2” tires on the Sirius, which also features an air-sprung suspension fork to tackle rougher terrain.

All models include a Bluetooth-compatible handlebar computer that syncs to an available mobile app with integrated speed/distance/range info and GPS navigation. Riders in hilly locales can also use the app to make their bike more responsive for tackling steep grades, while riders looking to maximize range can reduce motor sensitivity to add an extra layer of battery conservation.
Vvolt is primarily selling consumer direct, so particular care has been taken to create packaging that delivers a rewarding unboxing experience for riders with any level of mechanical ability. Arriving in an oversized box, new owners can easily slide the 97% assembled bike out of the end of the box rather than lifting it up and out. The only parts needing installation are the front wheel and pedals, easily attached using the included multitool.

Unlike most bikes that arrive swaddled in layers of foam, cardboard, and zip ties, Vvolt can package their bikes with minimal in-box protection due to the oversized envelope, cutting down on single-use plastics while making for a faster and more satisfying unboxing. To further plant their flag as a customer-centered company, Vvolt offers a three-year warranty on all new ebikes. “It’s important to us to stand behind our products, and that includes taking on some additional responsibility when it comes to warranty,” says company founder Kyle Ranson. “We think the fact that most of our suppliers offer two-year warranties speaks to their quality, but we’re also making the additional commitment to our customers to say ‘Hey, we’re going
to be here to help you out in the future should the need arise.’”

Alpha

• Frameset: Vvolt lightweight alloy, alloy fork with fender, rack, and accessory mounts
• Motor: Acer/Xplova rear hub, 350w nominal power, 45Nm torque
• Battery: Celxpert removable internal-mount, 10.4ah / 375wh
• Drivetrain: Gates Carbon Drive CDN, Singlespeed rear freewheel
• 2 Sizes: S/M, L/XL
• 2 Colorways- Slate and Chalk White
• MSRP: $1399

Alpha S

• Frameset: Vvolt lightweight alloy step-through, alloy fork with fender, rack, and accessory mounts
• Motor: Acer/Xplova rear hub, 350w nominal power, 45Nm torque, 5 assist levels plus walk mode
• Battery: Celxpert removable internal-mount, 10.4ah / 375wh
• Drivetrain: Gates Carbon Drive CDN Belt, Singlespeed rear freewheel
• Wheel size: 27.5”, max clearance 2.4”
• 2 Sizes: S/M, L/XL
• 2 Colorways- Slate and Chalk White
• MSRP: $1399

Proxima

• Frameset: Vvolt lightweight alloy, alloy fork with fender, rack, and accessory mounts
• Motor: MPF Drive, 250w nominal / 500w max power, 80Nm torque, 4 assist levels plus walk mode.
• Battery: Celxpert removable internal mount, 10.4ah, 375wh
• Drivetrain: Enviolo CVP gear hub, 380% gear range, Gates Carbon Drive CDX Belt
• Wheel Size: 700c, max tire clearance 45mm
• 2 Sizes: S/M, L/XL
• 3 Colorways- Slate, Chalk White, Mars
• MSRP: $2599

Sirius

• Frameset: Vvolt lightweight alloy, 100mm travel air-sprung suspension fork w/ lockout
• Motor: MPF Drive, 250w nominal / 500w max power, 80Nm torque, 4 assist levels plus walk mode.
• Battery: Celxpert removable internal mount, 10.4ah, 375wh
• Drivetrain: Enviolo CVP gear hub, 380% gear range, Gates Carbon Drive CDX Belt
• Wheel Size: 27.5”, max clearance 2.4”
• 2 Sizes: S/M, L/XL
• 3 Colorways- Slate, Chalk White, Mila
• MSRP: $2699

About Vvolt E–Mobility

Vvolt is a new electric vehicle brand founded to solve the challenges of human transportation through creating innovative electric mobility products and advocating for people-safe streets.
Based in Portland, Oregon, we’re drawing on our decades of experience in consumer electronics, bicycles, and fashion to make rider-friendly ebikes and vehicles and back them up with a company that delivers the kind of service we want as riders ourselves.

We’re imagining a future where more people ride more often, reducing the number of cars on the street in favor of a mix of electric and human-powered mobility vehicles. This human-scale future is where we move efficiently from door to door, with less time spent in parking lots or traffic jams. We’re here to change our streets and shared spaces from being dominated by cars to places where more riders create safety in numbers for one another.

This future is for everyone, where ebikes and other EVs are easy to ride and easy to own.

It’s our purpose to get more people out of cars and into riding e-mobility. It’s a friendlier way to travel, and with the ability to sidestep auto traffic, often the fastest way to get door-to-door.

We’re also here to promote safer infrastructure in our cities, towns, and beyond. It’s our goal to bring together our public agencies, advocates, media, and other brands to make it easier for people to integrate electric mobility vehicles (bikes and beyond) into their lives.