Automotive-branded e-bikes aren't anything new, especially when they're tied into specific car launches. If anything, car companies that don't have their name slapped on an electric bike are outliers at this point. So making an e-bike that stands out from the rest can be a bit tricky. But Volkswagen wants to do so by giving its riders a ton of safety features, including a fighter pilot-style smart helmet.
The Volkswagen eBike is made by n+, the same company that makes Mercedes-AMG's F1 and Petronas-branded electric bicycles. But according to Volkswagen, its n+ e-bike focused more on safety than any of its competition, rather than speed or range. And having seen several e-bike crashes in my neighborhood, I actually appreciate that approach.
