# Single-Step Folding Bikes The 'PLOOI' Folding Electric Bike is Ready to Go at the Push of a Button By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-electric-bike References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/05/03/the-one-button-bike/) & [boonendesignstudio.be](http://boonendesignstudio.be/) There are a variety of [folding electric bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-t) on the market, but few can match the simplicity of the 'PLOOI.' Designed with a single button aesthetic, the 'PLOOI' features a [folding design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bromptons-g-line) that can go from full-frame to folded at the press of a button. The 'PLOOI' features a 200-watt electric motor that works in combination with a battery to provide up to 12-miles of range. This makes it ideal for consumers in urban locations who are looking for a flexible solution to traveling their multi-mile commute everyday. The 'PLOOI' folding electric bike features [Bluetooth connectivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eleglide-m1-plus) to track everything from distance traveled, to how much range is left. The 'PLOOI' is the work of the Boonen Design Studio. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Simplified Folding Design:** Opportunity for companies to explore a more simplified and efficient folding design for electric bikes. - **Bluetooth Tracking Connectivity:** Companies can explore adding Bluetooth tracking connectivity to electric bikes to enhance user experience and data collection. - **Urban Commute Solutions:** Opportunity for companies to market folding electric bikes as flexible solutions for urban commuters with multi-mile commutes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electric Bikes:** The electric bike industry can explore creating more simplified folding designs and enhancing user experience through Bluetooth tracking connectivity. - **Urban Transportation:** Companies within the urban transportation industry can explore offering folding electric bikes as flexible solutions for commuters. - **Design:** Design firms can explore creating aesthetically pleasing and efficient folding designs for electric bikes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Compact Foldable Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onebot-s2.md) - [Foldable Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p-line.md) - [Hyper-Compact Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epopcycle.md) - [Powerful Folding Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blaupunkt-folding-ebikes.md) - [Foldable American E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folld-1.md) - [Foldable Urban Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-twin-e-fold-900.md) - [Collapsible Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-commuter-ebike.md) - [Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzy-bike.md) - [Compact Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ox1.md)