Luxury bike manufacturer n+ has unveiled a Volkswagen-licensed e-bike range which aims to bring automotive safety technologies to cycling.
Headquartered in Düsseldorf, n+ is known for producing licensed e-bikes for motorsport brands including the Mercedes-AMG F1 team.
The latest Volkswagen-licensed launch includes two e-bikes designed for individual cyclists – the Volkswagen Sports eBike and the Volkswagen Crossover eBike – that are fitted with automotive-inspired safety systems to bring passenger car safety to cycling.
“Car makers including Ford, Mercedes and Volkswagen have chosen to partner with n+ because we are a proven innovator, adapting the soul of the vehicles to two wheels,” Damian Cook, Founder and Managing Director of n+ told Zag Daily.
The e-bikes are fitted with a rear-view camera system mounted onto the handlebars to replicate a modern car cockpit. With radar technology, the camera gives the rider a live view of what’s going on behind them, while radar-activated blind spot alerts signal to riders when a vehicle is approaching.
The e-bikes are said to have a power of 250W, a maximum speed assistance of 25 km/h and a range of up to 162 kilometres with the fitted downtube battery.
Integrated into the bike’s top tube is an LED strip which illuminates red when braking and amber when turning. A Volkswagen-licensed helmet works alongside the lighting system, synced to the e-bike via Bluetooth to match the illumination during braking and turning.
Offered alongside the ‘Smart Helmet’ are ‘Smart Glasses’, extending Volkswagen’s licensing to the e-bike accessories as well as the e-bike itself.
The Smart Glasses take inspiration from the heads-up display systems of modern vehicles which communicate navigation prompts, rear-view blind spots alerts and ride information within the driver’s field of vision, without requiring drivers to look down at the cockpit. The Smart Glasses are said to similarly display key information to the e-bike rider without needing to take their eyes off the road.
“Technologies like these are most commonly known from the automotive world,” said Peter Jost, CEO of Volkswagen CEO Volkswagen Accessories, Lifestyle and Licencing Business. “Seeing them make their way onto an e-bike demonstrates how technologies can evolve and be adapted in meaningful ways.”
The bikes are currently in production with delivery slated for Q4 2026 depending on certification in accordance with applicable EU regulations.