This Rivian spinoff is reinventing e-bikes in California with screens, software and swappable seats
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Rivian Automotive has attracted die-hard fans by building a battery-powered truck with enough muscle for off-roading as well as the acceleration and suspension to comfortably glide through city streets.Its little brother — a company called Also — is trying to do the same for e-bikes.
The Palo Alto company wants to reinvent the battery-driven bicycle using a powerful generator and software to change the look, feel and capabilities of two-wheelers.Also announced its flagship bike last October and is preparing to begin deliveries later this year.
E-bike enthusiasts often need separate bikes for different uses.Some bikes are good for carrying kids and cargo, others for daily city commutes.
Another type is good for biking rough mountain paths.Business After multiple years of layoffs and negative profits, the electric vehicle maker Rivian reported promising earnings for 2025.
The Irvine-based automaker is getting ready to release its cheapest vehicle yet.Also claims its e-bikes can do it all by swapping out a few key components and pressing a button, so the bike behaves differently depending on the day’s needs.“Let’s take the same approach as Rivian, the latest and most modern EV approach in architecture, but re-optimize it for smaller-than-car modes,” said Chris Yu, president and co-founder of Also.“The best EVs have new features and new capabilities that come through a software update every few weeks.”Also’s e-bike, dubbed the TM-B, starts at $3,500 and can travel up to 28 miles per hour.
Many e-bikes are available for around $1,000, though some high-end options go for more than $5,000.The company is betting that the $57-billion global e-bike market and $3-billion U.S.market have room for a new player with a unique offering.
It’s also making a four-wheel electric vehicle with pedals designed to deliver cargo.Yu, a Stanford-educated aerodynamics engineer an...