# Luxury Electric Bikes The BMW i Pedelec is the Newest Addition to the i Series By Michael Hines | Published 2012-06-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i-pedelec References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-ipedelec-pedal-electric-bike-unveiled/22949/) The [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ce-02) i Pedelec is the latest addition to the company's eco-friendly i Series of vehicles. Unlike the [i3 and the i8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bmw-i3), the i Pedelec has only two wheels, and is powered by a combination of pedal power and electricity. The bike has a 42-volt electric hub motor paired to a three-speed gear hub. The bike has some advanced features, including front and rear disc brakes and a regenerative braking system. The BMW i Pedelec only provides pedal assistance until 16mph. The reason for this is to ensure that the bike doesn't need to be insured or registered like a faster electric scooter or motorcycle. The bike's battery has a range of 16 to 25 miles, and can be recharged in four hours or in 90 minutes with a quick charge. What's more, the [i Pedelec can also fold up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-t) and be docked in the trunk of an i3 for a quick power up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Electric Bikes:** The rise of luxury electric bikes presents opportunities for high-end brands to enter the eco-friendly transportation market. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** The BMW i Pedelec exemplifies the growing trend of eco-friendly transportation solutions, providing a disruptive opportunity for companies to innovate in this space. - **Folding Electric Bikes:** The foldable design of the BMW i Pedelec demonstrates the trend of portable electric bikes, opening up opportunities for convenient and compact urban transportation. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Automotive manufacturers can explore the luxury electric bike market to diversify their offerings and tap into the growing demand for eco-friendly transportation. - **Sporting Goods:** Sporting goods companies can leverage the trend of luxury electric bikes to expand their product lines and target both recreational and urban riders. - **Renewable Energy:** The combination of pedal power and electricity in the BMW i Pedelec highlights the potential for renewable energy companies to integrate their technologies into innovative transportation solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Electric Bike Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ce-02.md) - [Urban-Centric Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ce-02.md) - [Long-Range Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stromer-st7-speed-pedelec.md) - [Connected Urbanite Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pave-motors-bk-ebike.md) - [Next-Generation E-Bike Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedego.md) - [Foldable Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p-line.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detroit-bikes-electric-dbe.md) - [Open-Frame Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/issimo-45.md) - [Rider-Focused Electric Bike Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemmo-one.md)