# Compact Electric Commuter Bikes The Tern Vektron Folding Electric Commute Bike is Bosch-Powered By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commute-bike References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/tern-vektron-folding-electric-bike-20-10-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ternbicycles/reboot-your-commute-tern-vektron-folding-electric) Those looking for a more efficient way to get to and from the office or other various locations will find the efficient design of the Tern Vektron [folding electric commuter bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-t) to be the best option. Funding now on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epopcycle), the Tern Vektron bike is capable of being used as a main source of transportation or as a way to finish off the last leg of a commute from the train station. Urban locations are experiencing more rapid growth than ever, but this has driven up costs and is seeing many consumers living in neighborhoods just outside them. As such, many are on the hunt for [commuter solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialized-vado-sl-2-alloy-40) like the Tern Vektron folding electric commute bike to make the daily experience easier. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rapid Urban Growth:** Opportunity for innovative solutions to address transportation challenges in urban areas. - **Efficient Commuting:** Demand for convenient and eco-friendly transportation options for daily commutes. - **Neighborhood Living:** Emerging trend of living in neighborhoods just outside urban areas, creating a need for efficient transportation solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **E-bikes and Electric Commuters:** Increasing demand for electric bikes as a sustainable and cost-effective solution for commuting. - **Smart Mobility Solutions:** Advancement of smart technologies to improve transportation systems and streamline commuting experiences. - **Sustainable Transportation:** Growth opportunities for companies focused on eco-friendly modes of transportation and reducing carbon footprint. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Cargo E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-cargo-e-bikes.md) - [Hyper-Compact Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epopcycle.md) - [Torque-Sensing Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torquesensing-commuter-ebikes.md) - [Folding Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldtan-m160.md) - [Collapsible Commuter Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aventon-sinch.md) - [Collapsible Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-commuter-ebike.md) - [Compact Cargo-Ready Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tern-quick-haul-ebikes.md) - [Foldable Urban Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-twin-e-fold-900.md) - [Electric Recumbent Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hase-bikes-kettwiesel-one-plus.md)