For a while the folding bike category seemed to fade away as segments like eCity, eCargo, eUrban attracted more attention from brands and riders. But e-mobility rarely moves in a straight line. Changes in commuting habits, infrastructure, fuel prices, public transport use and more continue to shape which bike categories gain ground.

Brompton returned to meaningful profitability in early 2025, according to its most recent financial results, after a near-breakdown in 2024. In the period ending 31 March, 2025, operating profit rebounded sharply to £130,476 (€150,200) compared to the £4,602 (€5,300) reported by the United Kingdom folding-bike brand in 2024. Despite this soft rebound in profit, the company's annual data shows an overall £2 million (€2.3 million) loss in profit and a 7.5% drop in bike unit sales.

Dahon, one of the biggest folding bicycle makers in the world, jumped on its Hong Kong trading debut after investors flocked to its initial public offering on September 9, 2025. Dahon Tech, a subsidiary of Dahon, successfully listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. "With an oversubscription rate of 7,558 times, media recognized it as Hong Kong's most oversubscribed listing ever," adds Dr. David Hon, the company's founder and CEO.

LONDON, United Kingdom - Touted as the brand's "lightest folding e-bike ever," United Kingdom folding bike manufacturer Brompton has debuted a new electric T range with a matching 'e-Motiq' drive system. Brompton's David Rhys, head of electric systems, shared his vision for the new motor system with Bike Europe in an interview following its debut.

At the 717 JD Cycling Festival in Beijing, the silver-gray, drop-bar folding bike Dahon P18 Ultra zipped past the finish line and claimed victory with lightning speed. With this performance, it challenged the industry's perception that "portability and speed cannot coexist" for folding bikes. The decisive victory not only ignited a renewed interest in folding bikes among cycling enthusiasts, but also brought the company's proprietary bike tech Dahon-V into the spotlight for its speed.

LYON, France - Folding e-bike manufacturer Eovolt has its sights set on being more than just that. To support further internationalisation and entry into other non-electric categories, the French manufacturer is rebranding to UTO. "It is a new name to symbolise the brand we have become over the years," CEO Baptiste Fullen told Bike Europe during Eurobike.