Vok Bikes plans huge expansion with Renault partnership

Cargo bike specialist Vok Bikes is planning a major expansion after agreeing a production line deal with Renault.

Vok, which builds zero-emission delivery vehicles for city centre use, will open a new production line at Renault’s innovative Refactory plant in Flins, France.

This will allow it to scale up manufacturing of its bikes to 10 times its current output, combining “Renault’s industrial expertise and infrastructure with Vok’s pioneering urban mobility innovations”.

Vok Bikes are intended for use in congested cities such as London, where businesses are being encouraged to cut their environmental and physical footprints. The bikes are available in three body styles and can carry 200kg. In-wheel motors deliver four-wheel-drive and a top speed of 15mph, with a range of up to 60 miles. They are intended for last-mile delivery operators, tradespeople and food delivery services.

The Refactory plant is Renault’s flagship factory for its sustainable production ambitions, with a focus on extending vehicle life and encouraging a circular economy. Using it will allow Volk to expand its production capacity and take advantage of OEM-level quality and sustainability standards.

Indrek Petjärv, CEO of Vok Bikes said: “Vok Bikes aims to redefine how businesses move goods in cities by offering a highly scalable, practical, and environmentally responsible alternative to traditional delivery vans.

“Our collaboration with the Refactory plant of Renault Group enables us to significantly accelerate the rollout of cargo bikes and strengthen our position as the UK market leader. You’re going to be seeing a lot more of us in London and other UK cities in the coming months and years.”

Thanks to their compact size and congestion charge/ULEZ exemptions, electric cargo bikes are a booming segment in cities such as London, where their use doubled between 2022 and 2024. In 2023, Transport For London (TFL) published a Cargo bike action plan, predicting that cargo bikes could replace 17 percent of van journeys in London by 2030.