E-mobility startup Urban Drivestyle Berlin has presented the first prototype of a four-wheeled cabin pedelec called the Duo Moke. With its fat tires, it is more reminiscent of an e-Kettcar or an e-beach buggy. On its blog, the company displays it as a stylish e-mobile for cool urban jungle tours.

So far, the brand has made a name for itself with its unusual e-bikes and e-pedal scooters, whose look lies somewhere between BMX and Stingray bikes. But what distinguishes all of Urban Drivestyle’s pedelecs so far is the use of fat tires.

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Source: Urban Drivestyle Berlin GmbH

Four-wheeled cabin-pedelec for stylish urban mobility rides: The “Duo Moke”

This is also the case with the Duo Moke, which the company claims is “the world’s first and only 20x4-inch fat-wheel cab bike.” Legally, the pedelec, which can go up to 25 km/h (like the four-wheeled Future Mobility Concept unveiled by Canyon Bicycles last September), is also a multi-track bicycle that doesn’t require insurance or a driver’s license. Plus, you can use it legally on bike paths. While “the most stable and largest chrome steel frame design in its class” and the battery pack (Silverfish 48-volt lithium-ion battery with Samsung cells 14.5 and 20.4 amp-hours, respectively) are made in Germany, the 250-watt brushless rear hub motor comes out of the Polish factory of Chinese e-drivetrain maker Bafang in Wrocławskie.  

Whether the prototype will actually go into series production is (still) unclear. However, it is surprising that Urban Drivestyle communicates a vague retail price of around €5,000. Considering the equipment and the focus on “Made in Germany and the EU,” this will certainly represent a real challenge for the Berlin-based company.