The new Peugeot 3008 was revealed earlier this week and apart from offering good looks and fresh technology, it will also offer a unique mobility solution for city dwellers on the move with the option of an e-Bike and e-Kick scooter…

Several automotive manufacturersdabblein the production of a variety of consumer items other than cars, but those productsare largely marketing tools to generate brand awareness. Peugeot, however, has essentially branched out on its core business by teaming up with Micro Mobility. The firm will offer an electrically assisted e-Bike and e-Kick scooter as options for the new Peugeot 3008 crossover SUV that will arrive in South Africa in the first quarter of 2017.

The idea is that you drive your new 3008 into the city, park somewhere, and for the last part of your journey, whether it is going to work or to your favourite coffee shop, you hop onto your e-Bike or e-Kick scooter and complete your journey. It’s fun, clever and useful…

Read more about the new Peugeot 3008 here!

Peugeot e-Kick scooter

The Peugeot e-Kick scooter weighs only 8.5 kg and is designed to fit into a "docking station" in the boot of the new Peugeot 3008 where it can be stored and charged while the car is running. Being electrically-assisted, the e-Kick features a thin lithium-ion battery pack and an electric motor integrated into the rear wheel.

The level of electric assistance is determined by the rider’s movements and the e-Kick has a range of up to 12 km and can reach a top speed of 25 kph. A foot-brake is included to bring the e-Kick to a stop and it even features a regenerative engine braking system that charges the battery pack when the brakes are applied. The e-Kick folds up easily too, making it easy to wheel around wherever you go.

“The e-Kick is a truly multi-modal designed not just to be a mobility solution in itself but also to link all the other solutions together. The two handles used in driving mode fold up into a single handle that allows the scooter to roll from on one wheel, making it effortless to hop from your home to your car to a train to your work”, says Cathal Loughnane, Peugeot Design Lab Manager.

We have yet to try the e-Bike, but it will likely follow similar design and function to that of the e-Kick scooter. Although the e-Kick and e-Bike are brilliant additions to the new Peugeot 3008, it remains to be seen whether the idea will result in more sales when the new 3008 arrives next year. Either way, hats off to Peugeot for making the effort…

Further Reading

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