# Urban Step-Through E-Bikes HOVSCO Announced the HovCity Accessible Urban Commuter By Colin Smith | Published 2022-06-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hovcity References: [einnews](https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/575675012/hovsco-team-will-launch-city-commuter-electric-bike-hovcity-step-thru-with-an-affordable-price) & [hovsco](https://www.hovsco.com/)  'HOVSCO,' the California-based electric micromobility manufacturer, announced the 'HovCity' a new step-through e-bike fit for urban environments. The HovCity has a low step-through design that is accessible by users of various heights. This will make the bike more appealing to a wider range of city commuters and bring more individuals into the sustainable transportation space. The HovCity Step-Through e-bike boasts a pedal-assisted top speed of up to 28 miles per hour with an optional throttle at various speed values. The throttle function is necessary for riding e-bikes in certain cities based on local laws. The bike has a 500W brushless motor and a 36-volt battery that combine to deliver up to 60 miles of range on a single charge. The HovCity Step-Through e-bike will be available online at HOVSCO's website near the end of June, 2022. Image Credit: HOVSCO ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Accessible Step-through E-bikes:** The accessibility factor represents an opportunity for innovators to design e-bikes that cater to a wider range of people. - **Pedal-assisted E-bikes:** Innovators can market the pedal-assisted feature on e-bikes as a way to promote an eco-friendly mode of transportation. - **Throttle-controlled E-bikes:** E-bike manufacturers can use throttle-controlled designs to meet the specific laws and regulations in various cities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Micromobility Industry:** The HovCity Step-Through e-bike is an innovation that can reshape the micromobility industry by offering more accessible and eco-friendly transportation options. - **Sustainable Transportation Industry:** The design and features of the e-bike present an opportunity for the sustainable transportation industry to improve and meet the needs of a diverse group of people. - **Electric Bike Manufacturing Industry:** With the HovCity Step-Through e-bike, electric bike manufacturers can expand their product lines to include accessible and eco-friendly e-bikes with features that comply with local laws. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Step-Through E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hovalpha.md) - [Step-Thru Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hovbeta.md) - [Utility E-Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hovranger.md) - [Step-Through Urban E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kbo-breeze-stepthru.md) - [Compact Cargo eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-cargo-ebikes.md) - [Accessible Low-Step E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raleigh-motus.md) - [Affordable Step-Through E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/520-e.md) - [Lightweight City E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-go-7d.md) - [Comfortable Raised-Seat Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-city-3.md)