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Toyota launches its first electric cargo bike – but it’s only available in France

Toyota launches its first electric cargo bike - but it’s only available in France

The Japanese car manufacturer Toyota has announced the launch of its first electric cargo bike. 

Made in partnership with Douze Cycles (opens in new tab), a Dijon-based e-bike brand, it will go on sale in September 2023 in France only, with the e-cargo bike offered through Toyota’s 300 French car dealerships.

Image shows Toyota electric cargo bike

(Image credit: Toyota)

In a statement CEO of Toyota France Frank Marotte said of the project:

“Twenty-five years ago, Toyota opened the hybrid road with the first generation of Prius, thus showing the way to decarbonization. The hybrid, of which Toyota has now become the world leader, is now at the heart of the multi-technology strategy of the brand which makes it possible to meet the specific mobility needs of each consumer. Soft and local mobility is one of these needs. It is therefore quite naturally, on the basis of a common vision, that we entered into this partnership with Douze Cycles, a key French player in the cargo bike market. Because of Toyota’s history in France, it seemed extremely important to us that our partner have a production site on national territory.”

Image shows Toyota electric cargo bike

(Image credit: Toyota)

So what do we know about the Douze Cycles x La mobilité Toyota?

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