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Company launches electric bicycle with a 250-watt motor that promises to be the best cost-effective model in the world

Written by Valdemar Medeiros
Published 16/03/2023 às 11:47
Company launches electric bicycle with the promise of being the most cost-effective model in the world
Photo: Model Z101/Zundapp

German company with more than a century of presence in the market launches new “cheap” electric bicycle, which can be carried in the trunk of a car.

From 1917 to 1984, the Zundapp was a German motorcycle company that produced a wide variety of these vehicles. The company's models were well known for their high-quality engineering and inventive ideas, particularly after World War II. Today, Zundapp's motorcycles are mostly relegated to museums or collectors' garages. However, in recent years, the automaker has ventured into the world of electric bicycles.

new electric bike da empresa German weighs only 21 kilos

One of their popular new models, which is primarily focused on the entry-level market, is the Z101, a folding electric bicycle affordable designed to be an urban vehicle capable of delivering comfort and performance to cyclists.

The model titled the Zundapp Z101 is available in a variety of colors, with new colors set to launch in April. Your options consist of white, silver and blue. The Zundapp Z101 is a standard folding electric bike with 20-inch wheels and an aluminum frame that folds down the center.

In this way, the new electric bike can be transported or stored to save space. With a weight of 21 kilos (with battery), it is also easily transportable and can be stored in the trunk of the car.

As for the technical specifications, the Zundapp Z101 model is powered by a 250-watt motor. With a maximum torque output of 330 Newton-meters, the electric bicycle has a maximum rated speed of 25 km/h. The battery consists of a 270 watt-hour unit that claims 65km of range on just one charge. The model takes an average of about 4 hours to fully charge the battery from scratch.

Zundapp electric bike hits the market costing $964

Other notable features found on the new model from the German firm include a controller that provides three assist modes. It even has a walking mode, in which the motor automatically propels the bike at walking speed. In addition, Zundapp's electric bike equips the Z101 with a six-speed Shimano drivetrain and an LED display.

As for price and availability, the Zundapp Z101 is being sold at a discount of 899 euros, equivalent to about $964, through the German retail chain Netto. Otherwise, it has a recommended retail price of 1,39 Euros, which in direct conversion is equivalent to US$ 1,5.

E-bike market is heated this year

In addition to this electric bicycle from the German company, the company Electra Bicycle Company recently presented its newest model, the hybrid bicycle Loft Go! 7D EQ, which focuses on the urban environment, is complete and at a very affordable price. Inspired by the Loft collection, the electric version has redesigned frames to optimize the use of the bike in an urban environment.

By using the new model, the cyclist will not only be able to cover any route on the routes he takes every day between his work and home, but he will also be able to enjoy the construction and aesthetics of the model. According to Kevin Cox, president of Electra, one of the company's greatest prides is the way in which it was possible to turn an act as easy as riding a bicycle into something as fun, including using electric bicycles in everyday transportation.

The arrival of the Loft Go model shows that the company wanted to develop a hybrid electric bicycle of great beauty and fully reinforced that would exceed the expectations of its customers. With urban traffic becoming more and more intense and the cost of public transport and fuel rising, having this type of vehicle is a great benefit.

Valdemar Medeiros

Journalist in training, specialist in creating content with a focus on SEO actions. Writes about the Automotive Industry, Renewable Energy and Science and Technology

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