Movelo expects a further e-bike boom in corporate mobility in 2023.

The use of e-bikes in corporate mobility is expected to continue to increase, according to movelo, a specialist in corporate bike subscriptions. Currently, nearly 8.5 million e-bikes are registered in Germany, and more and more of them are being used for business trips.

"Especially in urban areas, electric bicycles prove to be a sustainable, time- and cost-saving alternative to other motorized means of transportation. We see this alternative increasingly establishing itself by the rising demand for our mobility solutions across Europe," explains Herbert Ottenschläger from the mobility service provider movelo, which specializes in renting e-bike fleets for corporate use.

In seven countries, around 6,000 movelo e-bikes are already in use. By 2023, that number is expected to reach 8,000. Both in public perception and in terms of acceptance in practice, e-bikes have undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. The power assistance, which was often mocked in the past and used only in hilly terrain, has cleared the way for a range of other advantages, especially evident in urban areas. Electric bicycles cover short distances in city traffic in record time, eliminate the need to search for parking spaces, require little maintenance, and are emissions-free, highlighting their benefits. The potential for corporate mobility was recognized by the provider as early as 2016, making them the first in the German-speaking area to rent e-bike fleets to companies.

"The requirements for e-bikes used in business are, of course, different from those for private use. For example, our solutions always include regular on-site servicing directly with our customers. This ensures the availability of the e-bikes and prevents breakdowns as much as possible through maintenance checks," explains Herbert Ottenschläger, Head of Sales at movelo.

Sustainability is another key topic for movelo, according to Ottenschläger. However, it is not just about emissions-free transportation – "On behalf of our customers, we also plant trees for the miles cycled, which positively affects the CO₂ balance of the respective companies." The demand for movelo's fleets continues to grow steadily across Europe.