Volt Bikes

Commuting during another UK heatwave? ☀️🥵

Probably time to swap the sweaty buses and packed tube stations for a breezy e-bike commute.

The VOLT Metro LS is built for city life, with a low step-through frame, compact folding design and up to 40 miles of range on a single charge. At just 18.5kg, it’s easy to store at home or the office, making it a practical everyday commuter. 🚲⚡

🚲 We handed Electroheads the new VOLT Urban LS with one simple challenge: can it make London feel manageable?
They didn't go easy on it.
One full day in the saddle. Borough Market to Big Ben, Buckingham Palace to Hampstead Heath, taking on busy cycleways, heavy city traffic and some seriously steep climbs.
A few things they uncovered along the way:
⚡ How the UK's first Bafang 3-speed automatic motor handles real London streets?
🔋 Exactly how far a single day's charge took them across the capital?
🛡️ The battery safety detail most e-bike reviews skip straight past?
So, did the Urban LS survive the toughest test yet? Electroheads gave their full, honest verdict, and it's well worth hearing.
Watch the review and see for yourself 👇
https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/press/the-toughest-e-bike-test-yet-electro-heads-volt-urban-review/

The Toughest E-bike Test Yet? Electroheads VOLT Urban Review - Volt News VOLT’s latest e-bike is being put to the test. We're delighted to see the new VOLT Urban LS featured in a video review by Electroheads

What a fantastic evening!

It was a pleasure to meet the and teams and celebrate alongside so many inspiring businesses.

Winning the National Family Business of the Year Award, together with the HSBC Customer Champion Award, made the night truly unforgettable.

Thank you for such a well-organised and memorable event, we’re incredibly grateful for the recognition and proud to have been part of it.

Award winning automatic 3-speed motor, belt drive, lightweight with a hidden removable integrated battery with up to 55 miles of range. This is the VOLT URBAN.

Built to make everyday riding feel effortless! Finished in three seriously good colourways. Designed and made in the UK.

It’s a landmark evening for VOLT Electric Bikes as we officially unveil not one, but two exciting new ventures designed to get Britain moving in smarter, healthier and more enjoyable ways.

At our London Bridge showroom, the evening celebrates the launch of On Your Bike, a brand-new podcast series created in partnership with legendary fitness icon Mr Motivator alongside the launch of the all-new VOLT URBAN range, our latest and most intuitive city e-bikes yet!

Big thanks to Mr Motivator, his team and everybody else who came down for the event!

Travel writer Ed Wiseman chose the British-built Volt Connect to ride from London to Paris and credits it with getting him through the toughest sections of his five-day cross-Channel journey.

Why the Connect? It's built for exactly this kind of trip:
🔋 80+ miles range in eco mode
⚙️ Bafang M200 crank-drive motor that responds to how you ride
🛑 Shimano 9-speed gears and hydraulic disc brakes
🛣️ Lockout suspension forks and hybrid tyres - happy on towpaths, country lanes, and everything in between

"Enabled me to complete sections I would have struggled with on my own," Ed told The Times.

That's the whole point of a great e-bike - not doing the work for you, but opening up rides you'd otherwise leave on the wishlist.

Read More about Ed's journey 👉 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/community/london-to-paris-on-an-e-bike-ed-wisemans-journey-with-volt-the-times/

London to Paris on an E-bike - Ed Wiseman’s Journey with Volt Travel writer Ed Wiseman took on one of cycling’s most iconic challenges — riding from London to Paris

We’re incredibly proud to announce that VOLT has won the Family Business Awards regional final at the 2026 HSBC UK & FSB Small Business Growth Awards.

Organised by HSBC UK in partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses and sponsored by Microsoft, Wired Magazine, Google and Upskill Universe, the awards celebrate exceptional businesses demonstrating innovation, resilience, growth and positive community impact across the UK.

“Winning this award is an incredibly proud moment for all of us at VOLT. As a family business, we’ve always believed that staying true to our values - quality, trust, innovation and genuinely caring about our customers - is what creates long-term success.

To receive this recognition from HSBC UK and the FSB, and now progress to the national finals next month, is a huge honour for our entire team.”

James Metcalfe, CEO & Co-Founder, VOLT

VOLT Wins Family Business Awards Regional Final at Prestigious HSBC Business Awards - Volt News VOLT has been named the Regional Winner in the Family Business category for London at the 2026 HSBC and FSB Small Business Growth Awards.

We’re proud to be powering the City of London Police with a fleet of purpose built VOLT Police e-bikes!

From rapid response to all-day patrols, our Pulse and Pulse LS models are built to perform. Combining speed, durability, and seamless power.

Helping officers move smarter, stay agile, and patrol more sustainably in the heart of the London City.