I rode Volkswagen's ‘world’s safest e-bike’ at IFA 2026 - I love the glasses and radar, but the helmet looks a bit silly doesn’t it
The article reviews a new e-bike collaboration between Volkswagen and n+ that features integrated radar, a rear-view camera, and a heads-up display in the glasses. While the technology aims to improve rider safety, the author notes that the accompanying helmet design is aesthetically questionable.
Why it matters
It highlights the integration of automotive safety technology into personal micro-mobility devices, signaling a trend toward smarter, safer urban transportation.
Transportation I rode Volkswagen's ‘world’s safest e-bike’ at IFA 2026 — I love the glasses and radar, but the helmet looks a bit silly doesn’t it TechRadar Follow Hamish Hector Sat, September 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM UTC Add us on Google When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.
I've dipped my toes into the world of e-bikes at various tech shows, but at IFA I got to experience one of the safest models so far. I rode around on the Volkswagen and n+ collaboration e-bike, which borrows from car tech to spot dangers and alert road users to your presence.
According to VW, this is the "world's safest e-bike" — and it might be right.
To call it an e-bike is to oversimplify the setup, because the Volkswagen comes in three parts: the bike, the glasses, and the helmet.
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