Oxfo unveiled the 'OX1' electric bicycle with a folding frame. The e-bike was designed to be compact and portable, weighing only 16.5 kg and folding down to just under 24-inches in length. Despite this compact, lightweight frame, the e-bike boasts a powerful rear hub motor capable of outputting a pedal-assisted speed of 20 miles per hour. On top of this, the OX1 is equipped with a 6.4 Ah or a 7 Ah lithium battery, with the larger of the two resulting in up to 84 miles of range on a single charge.
In order to save on weight and cost, the OX1 does not include smart features such as Bluetooth connectivity, GPS functionality, or a smart display with speed or battery level indicators.
The Oxfo OX1 can be pre-ordered on the company's Indiegogo page with up to 32% off in early bird discounts.
Compact Foldable E-Bikes
Oxfo Launched the 'OX1' Long-Range Foldable Electric Bicycle
Trend Themes
1. Compact E-bikes - The trend towards more compact electric bicycles presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the design and engineering of smaller and more portable batteries, motors and features.
2. Long-range E-bikes - The trend towards longer range electric bicycles presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in battery technology and efficient energy management systems.
3. Powerful Hub Motors - The trend towards more powerful hub motors in electric bicycles presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the design and engineering of smaller and more efficient motors and smarter power management systems.
Industry Implications
1. Electric Bicycles - Designing electric bicycles, particularly folding models, with more compact and efficient features presents opportunities for disruptive innovation and market growth in the electric bicycle industry.
2. Battery Technology - The trend towards longer range electric bicycles presents opportunities for disruptive innovation and market growth in the battery technology industry.
3. Smart Mobility Systems - As electric bicycle technology becomes smarter and more connected, the trend towards smart mobility systems presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry.