IAA Mobility 2023: Gaius - E-Cargo-Scooter followed by E-Cargo-Bike

The Taiwanese lightweight electric specialist Gaius used the stage of the IAA Mobility in Munich to present its new E-Cargobike Rapide Lite alongside the tilting technology E-Cargotrike Rapide 3. They also announced that the E-Scooter is EU-certified and will be available in Europe from the end of 2023. The brand-new, commercially oriented cargo quad relies on a modular steel frame that can be clad with attachments. For instance, additional storage compartments in the standard box format of twice 25 liters (15 kg) can be added as Module 1 in front of the driver, alongside weather protection, side panels, and seamless integration with the specially developed cargo structure.

A frunk (module 2) made of recyclable plastic can also be showcased here, with a substantial 125-liter trunk and 50-kilogram load capacity. At the back, module 3, with a flatbed and up to 200 kilograms load capacity, ensures flexible build options, such as a pick-up, a cargo box with volumes from 1 to 1.5 to 2 cubic meters, or even as a cooler. Under the floor, module 4 can accommodate items like a handcart in a robust aluminum sliding drawer. The total weight of the E-Cargobike, which weighs only 175 kilograms when empty, is expected to be around 480 kilograms. Naturally, for the Taiwanese, a telematics box with 4G and GPS tracking is included.

The pedal assistance is provided by a 48-volt mid-motor with 130 Nm torque, with power transmission through a 7-speed automatic transmission. An 80-kilometer range with e-support is said to be achievable with two 1.24 kWh batteries. These can be recharged in eight hours.