Volkswagens new e-bikes pack cameras, radar, and smart glasses — heres everything you need to know
Volkswagen and N+ have launched a new smart e-bike range with car-inspired safety features, including a rear-view camera, radar blind spot alerts, connected lights, and smart accessories.
TL;DR: Volkswagen’s new eBike range starts at $3,999 and comes packed with tech you’d normally expect in a car, including a rear camera, blind spot alerts, and smart lights that signal braking and turns.
For years, e-bike makers have competed on the usual specs: more power, longer range, and bigger batteries. The new Volkswagen-licensed eBike range from N+ takes a different approach.
Instead of focusing on speed, it borrows safety features you'd normally expect to find in a modern car, including a rear-view camera and radar-powered blind spot alerts. Starting at $3,999, the premium eBike range is now available for preorder, with deliveries expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.
A display integrated into the handlebars
The biggest talking point is Smart View, a built-in rear-view camera and radar system designed to help riders stay aware of traffic behind them.
Instead of turning your head to check for approaching cars, the bike streams a live rear view to a display integrated into the handlebars. At the same time, radar monitors traffic approaching from behind and can warn riders about vehicles entering their blind spots. The goal is simple: help cyclists keep their eyes on the road ahead while staying aware of what's happening behind them.
Car-style lighting comes to an e-bike
Volkswagen's automotive influence is most evident in the bike's lighting system.
A full-length LED light strip runs along the top tube, making the bike easier to spot during the day. More importantly, it doesn't just stay illuminated — it also behaves like a car's lighting system. The strip glows red when the rider brakes and amber when turning, helping communicate the rider's intentions to drivers and other road users.
Smart helmet and HUD glasses
Credit: Volkswagen
Credit: Volkswagen
The eBike is designed to work with two connected accessories that expand its safety features.
The Smart Helmet pairs with the bike over Bluetooth and mirrors its lighting, making riders even more visible. It also includes a built-in accelerometer that can detect a crash and send a text message to emergency contacts if an accident occurs.
Then there are the Smart Glasses, which work much like a heads-up display. Instead of constantly looking down at a screen, riders can view navigation prompts, blind spot alerts, and riding information directly within their field of vision. According to N+, the display technology was developed by engineers who previously worked on fighter pilot head-up displays.
Pricing and preorder details
The Sport eBike starts at $3,999, and the Crossover eBike starts at $4,349. Both are available for preorder now, with deliveries expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026 once certification is complete. Customers who pre-order also receive the Smart View Package, normally valued at $699, at no extra cost.
The bike is currently listed in three frame sizes and is expected to launch through selected retail partners and the company's official online store.