Tag Archive: e-cargo

  1. Austrian bicycle market sees e-bikes at a new 57.3% market share high

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    Source: Bike EU

    The Austrian bicycle industry’s sales figures have been released by the Association of Austrian Sporting Goods Manufacturers and Retailers (VSSÖ) and its subsidiary ARGE Fahrrad, revealing that e-bikes represent substantially more than half the units sold, and almost 80% of the total revenue.

    The overall market has remained relatively stable year-on-year, with approximately 389,000 units sold, representing a slight dip of 1.7% of bikes delivered to specialty retailers. The units sold break down as 166,270 bicycles and 222,730 e-bikes, seeing the market share of electrically assisted bikes reach a new high of 57.3%. Total revenue reached €1.097 billion (an increase of 3.9% compared to 2024), of which €866.63 million (79%) was generated by e-bikes.

    The average price of e-bikes also saw a positive result, rising by 7.5% to €3,891, while non-electric bikes’ average price dropped by 1.4%.

    The segments of e-bike seeing the strongest sales include e-trekking, eMTBs of all kinds (full suspension, hardtail and lite), and e-gravel.

    The effects of the political framework can be considered in the sales figures. Austria’s federal states which established legal and organisational frameworks around company bike leasing in good time were able to prompt above-average usage. The e-cargo and e-folding segments both saw declining sales, which may be linked to the reduction or delay of targeted subsidy programmes, demonstrating the influence that policy can have on sales.

  2. Antric added to the Kühlungsborn mobility network

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    Source: Antric

    One of LEVA-EU member Antric’s electric cargo bikes has been added to the mobility network of Kühlungsborn, a coastal town in north-east Germany.

    Recently introduced to the town’s network in a ceremony in front of the town hall, the new electric cargo bike will support a variety of local services. It features a substantial 291 kg payload and is designed for easy handling, with 5 levels of electric pedal assist and a seat, rather than a saddle, for comfortable longer rides.

    Together, Antric and the town of Kühlungsborn aim to make everyday life smarter, greener and more efficient.

  3. CARLA CARGO shares details on e-cargo subsidy in Germany

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    Brand outlines BAFA discount details for German businesses and public entities

    On October 1 2024, the German government’s Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) announced that it is again offering financial assistance for electric cargo bike purchases. CARLA CARGO has confirmed that this subsidy enables participants to receive a 25% discount, saving up to €3,500 on all eCARLA models, with the option to include non-electric models in conjunction with e-cargo bike orders in a discounted order.

    Eligibility

    These purchases are exclusive for private companies, corporations, and public entities (such as universities) and must be used for transporting loads such as materials, goods etc.

    Funding details

    The BAFA discount will apply to the following eCARLA models:

    eCARLA

    eCARLA OR

    eCARLA maxi

    The subsidy can also be used for a combination of e-cargo bike purchases and non-motorized models, like so:

    eCARGO bike + CARLA/ CARLA mini/ CARLA maxi

    It can also be applied to a second battery, structures, lock, shipping and packaging.

    Subsidy examples

    CARLA CARGO has published this example of potential BAFA savings:

    Full details of purchasing an eCARLA model with the BAFA discount can be found here (in German).