As electric two-wheelers gain a foothold, Belgian startup Any bets on cargo space
Belgian startup Any is launching the LUV1, a modular electric motorcycle designed to bridge the gap between traditional two-wheelers and cargo bikes. Featuring a 100 km/h top speed and 120 liters of storage, the vehicle aims to provide a practical, car-alternative solution for urban commuters and families.
Why it matters
This represents a shift in urban mobility design, focusing on 'life utility' to encourage the adoption of electric motorcycles as primary transportation rather than just recreational vehicles.
A trip to Europe often means adjusting to a lot of walking, but don’t let it fool you: cars are still the default for urban mobility. However, entrepreneurs are seeking to challenge this status quo — and the first step is understanding why it is so ingrained.
For Belgian startup Any , the only way to boost the use of two-wheelers is to make sure they’re “designed for real life.” And for Any, that means they should be able to hold a lot of stuff, without sacrificing speed, range, or versatility.
The startup’s “designed for real life” belief inspired its first product, a modular electric motorcycle called the LUV1 that has the capacity of a cargo bike, but can reach a top speed of 100 km/h or 62 mph.
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