Automotive
Belgian startup Any unveils modular electric motorcycle with 120 liters of cargo capacity
The LUV1 aims to bridge the gap between electric cargo bikes and cars, offering a top speed of 62 mph and a modular design.
The short version
- Belgian mobility startup Any has introduced the LUV1, a modular electric motorcycle featuring 120 liters of storage space and a 100 km/h (62 mph) top speed.
- Designed by former Pininfarina design director Lowie Vermeersch, the vehicle relies on an A1 driver's license and starts at €7,000.
- Any has secured over 600 refundable preorders and €2.75 million in funding to date.
- The startup is currently seeking to raise at least €10 million in a Series A round by the end of the year to scale production.
Key facts
- Any's LUV1 electric motorcycle features up to 120 liters of cargo space and modular configuration options for commuting, pet transport, and deliveries.[TechCrunch]
- The vehicle has a top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph) and an estimated range of up to 87 miles using two swappable batteries.[TechCrunch]
- The starting price for the LUV1 is set at €7,000 (around $8,150), and operating it requires an A1 license.[TechCrunch]
- Any has secured more than 600 refundable reservations following the prototype's initial showcase at Milan Design Week in May.[TechCrunch]
- The company has raised €2.75 million ($3.2 million) in seed funding and plans to close a Series A round of €10 million or more by the end of the year.[TechCrunch]
What remains uncertain
- The timeline and target date for initial customer deliveries remain unannounced as the company works to ramp up production.[TechCrunch]
- It is unconfirmed whether Any will successfully complete its target €10 million Series A fundraising round by the end of the year.[TechCrunch]