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April 14, 2026
How Close You Are to Owning a Bugatti or Porsche: Luxury Car Brands That Also Make Bicycles
Prices range from US$2,000 to US$64,000. Photo: AI-generated
TL;DR
- Major automotive brands, from exclusive to commercial, are entering the bicycle market.
- Bicycle prices range from US$2,000 (Peugeot electric) to US$64,000 (Bugatti).
- Bugatti's US$64,000 bicycle is 95% carbon fiber, weighs under five kilograms, and is limited to 667 units.
- Aston Martin's 1R, priced around US$18,000, uses a chassis combining titanium and carbon fiber, featuring integrated brake calipers.
- McLaren offers the Sport 250 (over US$10,000) and Extreme 250 (near US$13,500), combining supercar design with electric performance.
- Porsche's eBike Sport starts at US$7,000 with a carbon frame and Shimano motor.
- Audi's Electric MTB is priced from US$6,800, featuring a Brose motor and a battery inspired by their Dakar rally vehicle.
- Mini's e-Bike 1, in collaboration with Angell Mobility, costs around US$3,500 and is limited to 1,959 units.
- Toyota developed a cargo e-bike with a Yamaha motor, capable of carrying up to 100 kilograms or three children.
- Peugeot's eC01 is the most accessible at approximately US$2,000, offering nearly 120 km of autonomy on asphalt and gravel.