General Motors announced in February a new line of e-bikes called ARĪV. The line includes the ARĪV Meld, a compact e-bike, and the ARĪV Merge, a folding e-bike. The Merge can be both folded and wheeled for easy handling when not in use.
The "ARĪV" name was developed after GM started a crowdsourcing campaign to name the bike.
The pedal-assisted bikes can reach speeds of 15 mph and have a maximum range of 40 miles after a full 3 hour and 30-minute charge of the 250-watt battery.
The bikes can be Bluetooth connected to the ARĪV app so riders can view bike information like speed, distance, battery level. They also come with front and rear LED lights and a smartphone mount with an integrated USB port so riders can also charge their phone on the go.
Unlike other traditional e-bikes, the ARĪV bikes have a "walk mode" that engages the motor of the e-bike to make for an easier walk up steep terrains.
The bikes are now available in Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. In Belgium and the Netherlands, the Meld has an MSRP of 2,800 euros ($3,135.40), and the Merge 3,400 euros ($3,807.27). Prices will be different in Germany, with the Meld retailing for 2,750 euros ($3,079.41) and Merge for 3,350 euros ($3,751.28).
No word on arrival in the US.