The Cixi Vigoz achieves 75 mph through a combination of pedal power and electric assistance—a breakthrough that redefines personal transportation. This isn’t your typical e-bike pushing legal limits—it’s a fully enclosed, three-wheeled vehicle that converts every pedal stroke into electrical energy through its chainless PERS system. Classified as an L5 electric vehicle in Europe, the Vigoz legally shares highways with cars while solving the fundamental problem that keeps most cyclists off major roads: weather, speed, and safety.
Revolutionary Chainless Technology
The Vigoz eliminates traditional bike chains entirely, creating a maintenance-free drivetrain.
The magic happens through Vigoz’s Pedaling Energy Recovery System, which eliminates traditional chains entirely. Your pedaling motion generates electricity that powers a hub motor and charges a massive 22 kWh battery—comparable to some small electric cars. According to Cixi specifications, this setup delivers 160 km of range with a six-hour recharge time, while regenerative braking extends battery life during daily use. No chains means no grease, no stretching, and virtually silent operation that would make any bike mechanic weep with joy.
All-Weather Comfort Meets Performance
Step inside to find a recumbent cockpit designed for year-round highway commuting.
Step inside and you’ll find a recumbent cockpit that resembles a fighter jet more than a bicycle. The enclosed design includes HVAC, sliding windows, and active tilting suspension that leans into corners like a motorcycle. Your head sits at 130 cm height—perfect visibility in traffic while the 165 cm total vehicle height ensures cars can see you coming. Three-point seatbelts and energy-absorbing chassis elements provide crash protection that no traditional bike can match. It’s essentially a weather-proof gym that commutes.
Market Reality and Availability
Early adoption requires patience as Cixi works through certification and pricing details.
Reality check: Cixi’s prototype has only reached 100 km/h so far, not the promised 120 km/h top speed. The company plans subscription-only access with undisclosed pricing, and road certification remains pending. This means the timeline for actual availability remains uncertain, though Cixi has unveiled production-ready prototypes. Early adopters will need patience for what amounts to a beautifully engineered experiment that could reshape how you think about daily transportation.
The Vigoz represents more than incremental improvement—it’s potentially the missing link between bicycles and cars. If Cixi delivers on its highway promises, your daily commute might finally justify skipping that gym membership, assuming you can navigate both the subscription model and regulatory approval process.
