With the support of the manufacturer Arcade Cycles, the French electric bicycle brand O2feel is starting the assembly of some of its electric bicycles in the La-Roche-sur-Yon factory.. A good point to reinforce the Made in France aspect of its catalog.
O2feel is one of the most popular electric bike brands in France. It has reportedly sold more than 120,000 units since its debut in 2009. The northern firm, however, assembled its VAEs abroad, but is changing gear with a relocation of its production.
The Made in France Arcades
On his account LinkedInO2feel thus communicated on the assembly of its electric bikes in France. To do this, the company has selected a renowned partner: Arcade Cycles. This industrial specialist in bicycles since the 1990s is gaining momentum, having assembled Vélib’ or has followed the trend of compact cargo bikes, with the recently relocated Gaya for example.
Arcade undoubtedly won over O2feel with its brand new assembly plant that we visited in La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée), and which will open in January 2024. State-of-the-art factory with its powder painting workshop and two production lines. modern assembly, it is designed to release 120,000 bicycles per year by 2030.
A gradual relocation for O2feel
However, the repatriation of VAEs to Vendée will take time. O2feel specifies that it has “for the ambition that a majority of our bikes will be assembled in France in the medium term“. For the moment, only the O2feel Equo cargo bike leaves this factory, before “an innovative folding bike and a compact Swiss army knife-style cargo bike», Adds President Grégoire Brunet.
With assembly in France, O2feel adds another French touch to its electric bikes. The Wambrechies brand already assembled its own batteries in France, making it possible to offer a rare 4-year warranty.
Source: www.frandroid.com
