Smart new Raleigh ONE e-bike unveiled with GPS, anti-theft, & fast charging
Raleigh is rolling out a new chapter in its long legacy of bicycle design with the launch of the Raleigh ONE, a sleek, smart e-bike aimed squarely at the European urban mobility market. Officially unveiled today, the Raleigh ONE combines classic British cycling heritage with modern connected tech, delivering what the company calls “the only e-bike you’ll need in the city.”
Taking a page out of Big Tech’s playbook, Raleigh is also offering a membership program to unlock extra features. But will riders pay up, or will they balk?
While it’s debuting first in Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, the Raleigh ONE seems clearly designed for global appeal. It’s a one-size, one-speed, minimalist-style urban e-bike built with high-quality components and a suite of smart features accessed via an app and membership system.
Think of it as a mix between a timeless European utility bike and a Silicon Valley tech platform.
We’ll get to that tech, but first let’s dive into what makes it an e-bike. On the powered side of things, the Raleigh ONE sports a 360Wh removable battery that offers up to 80 km (50 mi) of range in eco mode and around 50 km (31 mi) in boost. That battery powers up a 250W Mivice rear hub motor, one of the nicer and more sophisticated hub motors on the market. The maximum assisted speed is 25 km/h (15.5 mph), keeping with European e-bike regulations.
The bike uses a Gates carbon belt drive for low-maintenance, grease-free operation and includes hydraulic disc brakes for confident stopping power.
Lighting is fully integrated and smart-enabled, with wraparound rear lights and a dual front beam. The riser bars, wide tires, and upright geometry give the Raleigh ONE a comfortable ride posture designed for all-day city use, even over rough pavement.
The bike is equipped with an SP Connect mount for the rider’s phone, allowing for hands-free use of Raleigh’s new app, which acts as a digital control hub for both ride data and security features.
Raleigh is leaning heavily into connectivity with the Raleigh ONE. Once registered through the app, users can enable auto-unlocking, journey tracking, alarm features, GPS location, and theft alerts. The system supports wireless updates, and security functions are controlled via handlebar buttons or the app itself.
Joining a growing trend among some connected e-bikes in 2025, the Raleigh ONE introduces a membership model to use some of its more desirable features such as sharing digital unlock access.
- Base (free) with essential features including Ride dashboard, “basic security,” Bluetooth updates, and manual stolen mode.
- Core (€7.99/month) with expanded services including automatic stolen mode activation, smart maintenance, and bike sharing access for one additional rider.
- Icon (€14.99/month) includes all of the above plus over-the-air updates, bike sharing access for up to four other riders, remote arming, and full insurance coverage (provided by Hepster).
Memberships are optional, but the more advanced functionality (especially security and insurance) lives behind a paywall. Just like your friendly neighborhood dealer, Raleigh offers the Icon plan with a free trial (30 days) to help get you hooked. For those ready to jump in with two feet, the paid plans also have lower annual rates.
With a €2,699 / £2,399 price tag, the Raleigh ONE positions itself competitively among other premium urban e-bikes like those recently unveiled by VanMoof, especially considering its inclusion of fast charging (50% in 1 hour, full in just over 2 hours), built-in lights, belt drive, and theft protection ecosystem.
One of the standout value points is Raleigh’s dealer network and after-sales service, a major advantage over many online-only e-bike startups. Add in Raleigh’s 130+ year reputation in the cycling world, and the ONE looks like an interesting option for urban riders who want a worry-free, future-proof ride.
Accessories like front carriers, baskets, and integrated AXA locks round out the ecosystem, with more to come.
Selin Can, EVP of Mobility at Accell Group (Raleigh’s parent company), called the Raleigh ONE “a bold fusion of heritage and innovation.” That seems to be the goal here: take Raleigh’s deep cycling roots and plug them into a modern electric, digital, app-connected future.
With the launch of the ONE, Raleigh isn’t just releasing a new e-bike, it’s making a play to reclaim relevance in a world of smartphones, theft alerts, and mobility-as-a-service. The inclusion of basic tech features for free is important to prevent alienating its customers completely, though many riders may feel frustrated at having to pay extra to access hardware or features already designed into the bike.
What do you think? Is the Raleigh ONE an e-bike of the future, or a warning of what could be coming in a future walled garden? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comment section below.
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Kia wants your next vacation to be a little greener. The PV5, Kia’s electric van, is getting a new role as a high-end people mover at eco-friendly luxury resorts.
Kia launches PV5 pilot at Red Sea Global’s luxury resorts
You can use the PV5 as a daily driver, delivery van, or even to start a pop-up mobile shop, but now it has found a new use.
Kia launched a new demonstration project on September 29 with Red Sea Global (RSG), one of the developers behind Saudi Arabia’s new gigaprojects.
The project is “the first step toward smarter mobility” as Saudi Arabia aims to break away from its oil-centric economy.
Kia will provide the PV5 Passenger model for the demo, but promises much more is on the way. The Korean automaker will also help train workers, teaching them about electric vehicles, new technology, and other clean energy solutions.
Kia’s electric vans will be used as customized people movers at RSG’s new resorts and wellness tourism complex in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Breaking free from oil opens up a new market
The site, located along the Red Sea, is one of five gigaprojects designed to help the oil-rich nation reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
Saudi Arabia’s plans, part of its Vision 2030 strategy, include a futuristic new city in Neom, an entertainment complex in Qiddiya, a residential development in Roshn, and a heritage site in Diriyah.
Essentially, Saudi Arabia aims to transition from relying on oil revenue to power its economy to generating profits from tourism.
“Saudi Arabia is a very important market,” Jeong Ho-geun, Executive Vice President of Hyundai Motor Group’s Future Strategy Division, said, adding that the PV5 pilot is likely just the start.
A PV5 cargo designed for resort logistics and a custom PV5 conversion model could also be in the pipeline, the company said, which would be used at RSG’s high-end resorts. The larger PV7 electric van, set to launch in 2027, is “a possibility.”
With the PV5 arriving as a high-end shuttle in Saudi Arabia, will Kia launch it in other countries for use at resorts? It wouldn’t be a surprise.
Kia’s electric van is already rolling out in Europe, South Korea, and other global markets. The PV5 Passenger and Cargo, designed for personal and business use, are available in parts of Europe and South Korea.
During its PV5 Tech Day event over the summer, Kia revealed plans to launch seven new body types, including a “prime” luxury Passenger model, an open bed (similar to a pickup), and even a light camper version. What’s next?
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A video circulating on social media this morning has electric bike fans cheering and Homeland Security officers scratching their heads after a man who is reported to be a delivery rider appeared to evade a group of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Chicago using nothing more than some quick footwork and an e-bike.
The short clip opens on a fairly routine city sidewalk scene, otherwise ordinary except for the group of around a dozen ICE agents, most with faces obscured and wearing a variety of mismatched uniforms and various military-style fatigues. There doesn’t appear to be any active law enforcement incidents or a clear reason for the large force, and the agents seem to be standing idly in a group on the sidewalk. The delivery rider can be seen walking his bike nearby and bending down to pick something up off the ground, which is followed by one of the agents lunging at him to try and grab him.
Startled, the man stumbles away, pushing his delivery e-bike with him and breaking into an awkward, zig-zagging escape. What follows looks more like a low-budget action comedy than a coordinated enforcement effort, as nearly a dozen ICE officers give chase in what looks like a confused herd. The video has been edited to add the Benny Hill theme song, further lightening the mood.
The rider, clearly no stranger to improvisation, darted past the agents while pushing his e-bike, sometimes switching directions to throw them off or using strangers as a screen to evade the officers, before finally hopping into the air and landing butt-first on his bike to zip away. The last few officers continued to chase the rider briefly as he increased the distance, before they eventually abandoned the pursuit and awkwardly returned to the sidewalk. The cyclist pedaled away, perhaps indicating that the likely throttle-enabled e-bike hadn’t even been turned on at the time.
It’s unclear what prompted the attempted stop or if ICE agents were actually targeting the man specifically. Many have pointed out recently that such encounters are typical with ICE agents seen simply stopping people of color, often times delivery workers and other laborers.
One thing is for sure, though: As we’ve often said, e-bikes really may be the fastest way around a city, regardless of whether or not you’re being pursued.
Electrek’s Take
Obviously, if police are attempting to legally detain you, evading is not recommended. We don’t have enough context from the video to determine exactly why the ICE agents suddenly lunged at the man. From the video, the incident appears to have started after a single officer decided to attempt to grab the man, and not because he was the target of an investigation. Recent ICE roundups have been widely accused of selective enforcement, mostly preying upon people of color and in working-class areas.
ICE agents are only legally allowed to stop individuals if they have reasonable suspicion that the person has committed a crime, such as an immigration violation.
Electric bicycles continue to be one of the most effective ways to move quickly and efficiently around urban areas.
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