# Fold-Up Electrobikes Put the Motorized VW bik.e Where Your Spare Tire Would Be By Meghan Young | Published 2010-04-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vw-bik-e References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/1632669/vws-first-ever-two-wheeler-fits-in-your-spare-tire-compartment) & [web.vw](http://web.vw.ca/landing/index.php) With so many eco-friendly two-wheelers on the market (or simply being conceived), it’s becoming harder and harder to offer something new—yet the [VW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-automotive-partner) bik.e seems to do just that. Although it may look like your typical [electric bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vika-x), it offers an easier extension from the car to a two-wheeler. Perfect for short trips, the VW bik.e folds up to fit in the spare tire space in [Volkswagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-id-era-5s) vehicles. This allows the bike to be stored without problems for planned or impromptu uses. With a 12.5 mile range and a top speed of 12.5 mph, this baby will take you far. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fold-up Electrobikes:** Electric bikes that fold up to fit in the spare tire space of vehicles. - **Eco-friendly Commuting:** Innovations in eco-friendly modes of transportation for short trips. - **Car-bike Integrations:** Integrating bikes as a mode of transport with vehicles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Automakers can create more car-bike integration concepts and gain a competitive edge. - **E-bikes:** E-bike manufacturers can create innovative design options that cater to short commutes with convenient storage mechanisms. - **Sustainable Transportation:** Companies focused on developing sustainable transportation solutions can leverage these innovations to improve urban mobility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel-Ready Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microrv.md) - [Folding Cargo E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-ebike.md) - [Shapeshifting Trunk-Friendly Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pxid-a1.md) - [Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzy-bike.md) - [Lightweight Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vello-sub.md) - [Hyper-Compact Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epopcycle.md) - [Collapsible Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-commuter-ebike.md) - [Waterproof Electric Folding Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velotric-fold-1.md) - [Miniature Foldable Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tatamel.md)