Chic city e-bikes: Sushi Bikes with new colours, new components and made in Portugal
The pedelecs from the Munich start-up Sushi Bikes are optimised for everyday use in the city and are delivered STVzO-compliant with lights, reflectors and bells. A chain guard is also fitted. At 16 or 17 kilos, the bikes are light for an e-bike. The battery is removable and supports rides in five stages, with a range of 75 kilometres according to the manufacturer. A practical feature is that when the mobile phone battery is running low, the bike battery can also be used as a power bank. The speed, support level and battery charge level can be read on an LCD display.
This is new at Sushi Bikes
The two city pedelecs, Maki 3.0 and California Roll 3.0, now donates Sushi Bikes Hydraulic disc brakes, integrated lighting powered by the e-bike battery and puncture-proof tyres. And the black version is joined by a warm grey called Stone and a berry colour, Berry. The e-bikes are being assembled in Portugal for the first time.
But that's not all. With a new saddle and ergonomic grips, the manufacturer promises increased comfort and more grip, especially in wet conditions. Both bikes can also be fitted with customised accessories, thanks to standard dimensions. Riding fun is also possible without a battery, so you can leave the battery at home and just use your own energy to get around, making the journey from A to B that little bit greener.
Both pedelecs regularly cost Maki 3.0 and California Roll 3.0 1399 euros, slightly cheaper at launch.
More sustainable thanks to shorter transport routes
With the new Sushi 3.0 models, the manufacturer is relocating the production of its e-bikes to Europe, thereby shortening supply chains. The frame and wheels are built in the EU and the individual parts are assembled into the complete bike in Portugal. In addition, no excess quantities are produced. Through its membership (since 2022) in the Fair Cobalt Alliance, Sushi Bikes is committed to better working conditions in the mining of cobalt and against child labour. Cobalt is primarily required for lithium-ion batteries. The raw material mainly comes from mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The working conditions are often life-threatening; there is no safety at work.
The Sushi Bikes Maki 3.0
- Frame and fork: Aluminium frame with steel fork
- Motor: 24 V / 200 watts
- Battery: 24 V / 9.6 A (charging time 5.5 hours)
- Range: up to 75 kilometres
- Weight: 16 kilos including pedals
- Available sizes: S, M, L
- Maximum permissible total weight: 120 kilos
- Price: 1399 Euro
The Sushi Bikes California Roll 3.0
- Frame and fork: Aluminium frame with steel fork
- Motor: 24 V / 200 watts
- Battery: 24 V / 9.6 A (charging time 5.5 hours)
- Range: up to 75 kilometres
- Weight: 17 kilos including pedals
- Available sizes: One size (RH 50)
- Maximum permissible total weight: 120 kilos
- Price: 1399 Euro
About Sushi Bikes
The e-bike brand belongs to Sushi Mobility GmbH. The company was founded in 2019 with the aim of affordable, flexible and green urban mobility. The Munich-based start-up from Andy Weinzierl and Joko Winterscheidt has been developing e-bikes that are significantly cheaper than many other pedelecs. The design is clean and modern.
