Not only consumers are struggling with inflation, companies are also groaning under the price increases. One of them: VanMoof. In response, the Dutch have now announced a price increase for the VanMoof S3 and X3. E-bike buyers still get a small grace period.
Inflation recently shot up to 8.9 percent in the euro zone – a record. Since the introduction of the common currency in 1999, no higher price increase has been recorded. What sounds abstract at first has very real consequences in the wallet: whether butter or concrete, everything is becoming more expensive. This also affects e-bike manufacturers like VanMoof, who are now passing the price increases on to their customers.
VanMoof announces price increase for e-bikes
For the VanMoof S3 and VanMoof X3 from August 9th the prices have increased. Both e-bikes then start at 2,498 euros (Source: VanMoof). As a reason for the price increase, VanMoof lists the high inflation which is suitable for the manufacturer among other things in rising raw material costs makes noticeable. That’s how it should be Aluminum pricethat VanMoof uses for the frame and fork of the bikes, have doubled. Logistics fees for shipping the e-bikes have also increased, according to VanMoof.
“We are not willing to compromise on the quality of our bikes,” says the Dutch manufacturer, who presented their latest generation of e-bikes with the S5 and A5 a few months ago. The price increase also allows VanMoof to further expand its own service offering.
A big competitor to the VanMoof S3 is the Cowboy 3:
If you want a VanMoof S3 or X3, you have to be fast
So if you’re thinking of getting a VanMoof S3 or X3, you should act quickly. In one week, the two e-bikes are 150 euros more expensive. You can buy a good lock for the money or equip the bike with the optionally available luggage rack, which currently costs 99 euros. You can find out more about the advantages and disadvantages of the VanMoof S3 here: 30 days with the Vanmoof S3: What you need to know before buying the e-bike.