Ford is taking advantage of two of its most famous nameplates, Wild horse carriage And Wild horseto enter electric bicycle segment. The company has launched a range of electric bikes including a Mustang-themed model designed for on-road use and a Bronco-inspired model designed to take riders off the beaten path.
Alike Most car manufacturers are getting into electric bikes.Ford isn’t starting from scratch. It’s enlisted the help of a company called n+, which has previously worked with Mercedes-AMG, among other brands. Using off-the-shelf components saves time and money, so both cars have the same 750-watt, axle-mounted motor that produces 62.5 pound-feet of torque. Ford says the top speed is 28 miles per hour and the range is up to 60 miles.
To clarify, 28 mph is the speed the engine can take you. You can go faster, but you’ll need to rely on the help of your legs.
Whether you’re on the pavement or off-road, you’ll be waiting about 3.5 hours for battery Pack to charge and you’ll be able to count on the four-piston hydraulic system brake to slow down. There’s also an LCD display that looks a lot like a digital instrument cluster. It provides information like the vehicle’s speed, battery charge status, and selected driving mode. It even has an odometer.
The similarities end there, and each bike stands out with its own unique styling. Visually, Wild horse carriage more like a court motorbike than the SUV it’s named after. It rides on 27.5-inch Pirelli Scorpion Enduro M hard-wearing tires and has what Ford describes as a motorcycle-inspired seat. Wild horse This model features a more traditional design and is equipped with Pirelli Angel GT semi-slick tires for on-road use.
Prices for the Bronco electric bike start at $4,500. It comes standard with Area 51, a color The Mustang is based on Ford’s color palette, but buyers can choose from 10 additional colors for an additional $390. The Mustang costs $4,000 and comes standard in Carbonized Gray Metallic. Again, buyers can unlock 10 additional paint colors for $390. Both bikes are on sale now, with deliveries set to begin in late 2024.
