For years I’ve followed progress of the STREEK cargo trike, a fascinating-looking electric cargo carrier from Japan. This utility-focused electric bike relies on a tilting-frame design with a rare tadpole trike setup, which is a more stable design that we rarely see in the electric trike market. And now this uniquely Japanese creation is making the long journey across the Pacific to the US, thanks in part of to the e-bike brand Vvolt.
The STREEK cargo trike is the brainchild of Envision Incorporated, a “forward-thinking design firm based in Yokohama, Japan, dedicated to developing innovative mobility solutions that blend utility and sustainability.”
It’s not a stretch to call them forward-thinking, as you can see how unique the STREEK appears in the market. Its innovative design has lent itself to jobs in a wide range of applications for diverse industries that all rely on rapid mobility.
With a fully-suspended front end that also tilts in the turns, the STREEK cargo trike is much more stable feeling than most other cargo trikes on the market.
In fact, it is designed to ride more like a two-wheeled bike, yet offers the advantages of stability and storage that come with larger three-wheeled designs.
The bike features a modular design that includes a single or dual-tier storage system, ensuring a large cargo capacity while maintaining a compact form factor. Intended for urban use, the small wheels and tighter turning radius make it ideal for navigating complex areas where mobility is critical.
Its unique “surround loop frame” allows for flexible cargo arrangements, enabling users to both load items onto the lower platform and suspend them from the upper frame.
“STREEK’s unique design, with features that make it ideal for use in Japan’s cities and for adventures outside, has attracted attention all over the world. This partnership with Vvolt is an exciting opportunity to bring STREEK to e-mobility fans in North America,” said Harry Uden, president of Envision Incorporated.
Vvolt is excited for the opportunity, as the company’s Founder and CEO Kyle Ranson explained. “We’re thrilled to work with Envision Incorporated to adapt their innovative STREEK design for the US market. Its tilting suspension and multi-level cargo storage make it perfect for the growing demand for sustainable and efficient urban mobility, and it’s an incredibly unique design with huge potential,” said Ranson.
While the Japanese version of the e-bike uses a 250W-rated mid-drive motor and is limited to under 25 km/h (15 mph), it’s not yet known if the US version could be upgraded to take advantage of less restrictive e-bike regulations.
We’ll have to wait and see for more information on the specifications of the US version and potential pricing.
Until then though, let us know what you think of the STREEK cargo e-trike in the comments section below!
Images via: @streek_ecargo⠀
