# Foldable Electric Bikes The Mi Qicycle is a Smartphone-Compatible Foldable E-Bike By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-06-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Mi-Qicycle References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/xiaomi-foldable-electric-bike/44058/) & [en.miui](http://en.miui.com/thread-298523-1-1.html) The Mi Qicycle is an exceptionally engineered and designed foldable e-bike that marks only the latest venture of Chinese electronics giant [Xiaomi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-skynomad-n90) into the e-bike sphere, following hot on the heels of the release of the Qicycle R1 smart bike. This particular foldable e-bike comes fully powered by a lithium-ion [Panasonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mihogo-one) battery pack that is used to direct energy to the 250-Watt motor. A high-tech, proprietary battery system is used to convey information to a companion smartphone app that users can use to stay on top of battery status and statistics. The e-bike offers a range of around 45 km, while a three-speed [Shimano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocycle-g4i) Nexus gear hub can be used if the battery is flat-out dead. This foldable e-bike is an excellent option for so-called 'last mile' transportation in urban settings thanks to its range and portability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smartphone-compatible Foldable E-bikes:** The integration of smartphone compatibility in foldable e-bikes opens up opportunities for app-enabled features and data tracking. - **High-tech Battery Systems:** The use of advanced battery systems in e-bikes creates opportunities for improved performance, efficiency, and data-driven insights. - **Last Mile Transportation Solutions:** The rise of foldable e-bikes as last mile transportation options addresses the increasing demand for convenient and eco-friendly urban mobility solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electric Bicycle Industry:** The integration of foldable designs, smartphone compatibility, and advanced battery systems provide disruptive innovation opportunities in the electric bicycle industry. - **Smartphone Application Development:** The demand for companion smartphone apps for foldable e-bikes creates opportunities for smartphone application developers to provide enhanced user experiences and features. - **Urban Mobility Solutions:** Foldable e-bikes as last mile transportation solutions contribute to the disruptive innovation happening in the urban mobility industry by providing convenient and sustainable alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mihogo-one.md) - [Foldable Long Range eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-folding-electric-bike.md) - [Compact Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ox1.md) - [Stylized Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocycle-g4i.md) - [Foldable Urban Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-twin-e-fold-900.md) - [Hyper-Compact Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epopcycle.md) - [Powerful Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-ebike1.md) - [Automatic Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocycle-g4.md) - [Comfortable Long-Range Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zectron-folding-ebike.md)