Volkswagen's latest e-bike features a rearview camera, radar technology, and advanced smart glasses similar to those used by fighter pilots.
TL;DRVW has introduced an e-bike equipped with a rear camera, radar, a crash-detection helmet, and HUD smart glasses, with a starting price of $3,999 and deliveries expected in Q4 2026.
Volkswagen has associated its name with an e-bike designed with safety technology typically found in automobiles. The Volkswagen eBike, produced by n+ under license, includes a rear-mounted camera that provides a live feed to a display on the handlebars, radar-based blind-spot alerts, a smart helmet capable of crash detection, and HUD glasses that project navigation and safety alerts directly into the rider's field of vision. Two models, Sport and Crossover, are now available for preorder, with expected delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026.
The standout feature is the Smart View, a camera located on the rear fender that offers riders a panoramic view of the traffic behind them without the need to turn their heads. The live feed is shown on a screen integrated into the handlebars, while the radar system warns riders of any vehicles approaching from the rear when they get too close. Typically priced at $699, this system is complimentary for those who preorder.
An optional Smart Helmet connects to the bike via Bluetooth, reflecting its LED turn signals and brake lights to make the rider's intentions visible to other road users from behind in addition to the bike itself. This helmet also includes a built-in accelerometer that detects crashes and automatically sends a message to the rider's emergency contacts. It is priced at $399.
The Smart Glasses enhance the experience further. Functioning as a head-up display similar to those being developed by smart glasses creators, they project speed, range, navigation instructions, and blind-spot warnings directly into the rider's line of sight. Volkswagen claims that the technology behind the glasses was developed by engineers experienced in creating helmet-mounted displays for military pilots, and they retail for $499.
Both models are powered by a Yamaha PW-X3 mid-drive motor with a rating of 250 watts and 85 newton-meters of torque and provide pedal assistance up to 25 kilometers per hour. Featuring a removable 490-watt-hour battery housed within the downtube, they offer an estimated range of up to 162 kilometers. The Sport model starts at $3,999, while the Crossover starts at $4,349 and includes a rear cargo tray that also serves as a mount for turn-signal LEDs and an optional $749 range extender.
These bikes are manufactured by n+, the same company responsible for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1-branded electric bicycles, marking its third major automotive licensing agreement following collaborations with Mercedes and Ford. Volkswagen is broadening its scope beyond conventional automobiles, venturing into autonomous shuttles and micromobility, with this eBike being the first instance of the company placing its logo on a two-wheeled vehicle. Whether cyclists are willing to pay car-accessory prices for bicycle safety equipment remains to be seen, but the rearview camera specifically addresses a significant issue that many e-bikes continue to overlook.
Published July 21, 2026 - 4:26 pm UTC
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Volkswagen's latest e-bike features a rearview camera, radar technology, and advanced smart glasses similar to those used by fighter pilots.
VW's n+-constructed e-bike features a rear camera and radar positioned between the handlebars, is compatible with an LED smart helmet, and provides HUD glasses for navigation notifications.