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Professional electric cargo trikes, designed and built in France
The VUF electric cargo bike is the ultimate urban logistics tool. Boost your productivity with our modular professional e-trike solutions.
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VUF XXL
The VUF XXL MAX is a professional trike that is quick to master, featuring a large carrying capacity and an excellent power-to-weight ratio. This heavy-duty hauler is ideal for transporting heavy loads and bulky or oversized cargo.
VUF M
The VUF M is a lightweight professional cargo bike that is easy to ride and highly maneuverable. It is perfect for local deliveries.
T3W Trailer
The VUF T3W is a utility trailer for electric and standard bicycles, designed to transport heavy loads of up to 150 kg. Made in France certified.
Why choose a cargo bike?
Boost your last-mile productivity
Cost
reduction
(compared to a commercial van).
Zero fuel
(minimal electric charging).
Zero parking tickets and parking fees.
Affordable maintenance
(standard bicycle parts).
Productivity & Time Savings
20% more deliveries/tasks
per hour.
Immediate parking
(right where you need it).
Zero traffic jams
thanks to bike lanes.
Unlimited access
(Low Emission Zones).
Unrestricted access to pedestrian areas and parks.
Zero emissions, 100% decarbonized.
Instantly enhanced
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They choose VUF Bikes:
Sources: deliveries per hour, Possible and Active Travel Academy study (University of Westminster), London, 2021, i.e. 60% faster than a van. According to ADEME (Base Carbone, 2021), an electric-assist cargo bike emits around 50 times less CO2 than a diesel van, including manufacturing.
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A clean vehicle for municipal services
Street cleaning, green spaces, waste collection, internal logistics: VUF e-trikes replace utility vans on short trips, with no driving licence needed for staff and no restrictions in low-emission zones.
- Purchase on quotation, through simplified procurement procedures or in response to a public tender
- Dedicated modules: Cleaner, Pick-up, Flatbed, insulated boxes
- Maintenance by the VUF network of approved repairers
- Designed and assembled in France, in Pessac (Gironde), since 2014
Municipal teams use the VUF XXL MAX Cleaner to maintain and landscape green spaces.
E-trikes for waste collection and green space maintenance.
A dedicated trailer for transporting children's bikes for the "Learn to Ride" programme.
Several hundred VUF XXL e-trikes for mail and small-parcel rounds.
What is a professional electric cargo trike?
A three-wheeled, electrically assisted bike designed to carry heavy loads in the city. It replaces a van or light commercial vehicle on short city-centre trips, rides on bike lanes and has free access to low-emission zones.
Frequently asked questions
Local authorities, technical services, buyers: answers to the questions we are asked most often before a purchase.
Ask another questionCan an e-trike replace a utility van?
Yes, for short urban rounds and loads of up to 200 kg. Coursier.fr replaced 15 vans with 15 VUF XXL e-trikes.
What load and volume can it carry?
Up to 150 kg in standard configuration and 200 kg with the Flatbed version. Volume ranges from 300 L (300L Alu module) to 2 m³ (Poly Transporter 2 m³).
What is the range?
About 50 km with the 1,440 Wh VUF battery, 40 km with the 1,254 Wh Valeo battery and 20 to 30 km with the Bafang battery. Actual range depends on load and terrain.
Do you need a driving licence?
No. VUF e-trikes are electrically assisted bicycles (250 W, 25 km/h): no licence and no registration required.
Can it be used in low-emission zones?
Yes. Electrically assisted bicycles are not subject to any restrictions in low-emission zones.
Are there purchase grants?
In France, there has been no national purchase grant since 2025, but several schemes remain open to professionals. The Programme Marguerite (energy-savings certificates) funds a trial and then up to €1,000 excl. VAT for craftspeople and retailers in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Lille, Nantes and Aix-Marseille, until the end of 2026. Several local authorities also help businesses: up to €1,200 in Paris, €3,000 in the Lyon Metropolis, €1,000 in Toulouse Metropolis and €2,000 for craft businesses in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes air-protection zones. Discover the Programme Marguerite
How can a local authority buy?
On quotation, through a simplified procurement procedure, or by consulting VUF Bikes during a public tender. Long-term rental is also available. Request a quote
What about warranty and maintenance?
E-trikes and accessories are covered by the VUF warranty charter. Maintenance is provided by the VUF network of approved repairers. Read the warranty charter
