# Hybrid E-Bike Scooters The SSIKE Folding Bike is Light on Weight and on the Wallet By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-02-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssike-folding-bike References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/ssike-folding-bike-concept-by-asen-innovacio/) & [ssike](http://www.ssike.com/) With the SSIKE Folding Bike, [electric bicycle technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-technology) is available to a larger consumer base. Usually, power-assisted two wheelers cost more than the average European might be able to justify spending, but thanks to a tiny frame and an energy-efficient motor, an extra boost for your commute is within reach. Asen Innovacio estimates that one would spend roughly 5 cents to travel 40 kilometers with this [electric scooter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niu-kqi-100p). Even more impressive is that the [compact conveyance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimove-lc2) can cover that much ground in just one hour. You can get two hours of use on one full charge of the 40-Volt battery and the 250-Watt motor needs no maintenance otherwise. Best of all, once you've reached your destination, collapse the SSIKE Folding Bike in just 5 seconds and carry it easily up the stairs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electric Bicycle Accessibility:** Expanding the electric bicycle market by offering affordable options for a larger consumer base. - **Energy-efficient Transportation:** Developing compact and efficient transportation options that provide cost-effective alternatives for daily commuting. - **Portable and Folding Vehicles:** Innovating collapsible transportation solutions that are lightweight, compact, and easy to carry or store. ### Where This Applies - **E-bike Manufacturing:** Creating electric bicycles with smaller frames, energy-efficient motors, and affordable price points to cater to a wider range of consumers. - **Battery Technology:** Advancing battery technology to provide longer-lasting charges for electric scooters and bikes, enhancing their usability and convenience. - **Urban Mobility Solutions:** Developing compact and portable transportation options for urban dwellers to improve convenience and accessibility in crowded areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Cost Collapsible E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kqi-100f.md) - [Featherweight Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-folding-ebikes.md) - [Fast-Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/btwin-e-fold-900.md) - [Powerful Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-ebike1.md) - [Bamboo-Bodied Folding Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-folding-scooter.md) - [Hyper-Compact Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epopcycle.md) - [Taiwanese Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psf1.md) - [Foldable Urban Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-twin-e-fold-900.md) - [Folding Cargo E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-ebike.md)