FlyKly: When Scooter Meets Motorcycle Meets Bicycle


The electric scooter and motorcycle industry has exploded, with
tons of companies popping up that are now offering a wide range of
models powered by electric motors. However, nobody is quite sure
yet what the electric vehicles of the future may look like.
The start-up company FlyKly believes it has found an answer. Their
lineup of electric bikes differs from many other companies in that
they are somewhat of a cross between scooters, motorcycles and
traditional bicycles. The overall shape of the model looks like a
Frankenstein mishmash of a motorcycle and scooter (the company
officially calls them "bikes"). However, because their motor only
provides speeds of up to 20 miles per hour, they do not require a
license to ride. They also can be chained up at signposts or bike
racks like traditional bicycles.
FlyKly claims a range of 40 miles on a single charge, which isn't
bad for electric vehicles. But what about range anxiety? The
company believes they've fixed that too. For starters, the battery
is removable, making it easy to swap in a replacement or charge
pretty much anywhere. Secondly, the FlyKly can be pedaled like a
normal bicycle if it's ever out of juice.
FlyKly sold out of their initial run after starting a pop-up shop
in Soho in New York City. Now, the company is coming to San
Francisco. The model costs $1,900 and can also be purchased online.