Everything you need to know about the Blue-bike e-bike
At Blue-bike, we always strive to make your travel experience as comfortable and efficient as possible. We are therefore proud of the latest addition to our range: the e-bike. Ideal for those who can use a push for further travel after train, streetcar, bus or car.
Where can you find Blue-bike e-bikes?
You can currently find them in Ostend, Leuven, Antwerp (Central and Berchem) and the entire Ghent Transport Region. You can recognize the e-bike locations by the pink lightning bolt on the overview map in the app.
Which additional e-bike locations will be added?
We are steadily expanding our offer. In the near future, we will also place e-bikes in Vilvoorde and Kortrijk. Keep an eye on our channels for the latest updates.
How does the e-bike from Blue-bike work?
The electric support jumps on automatically as soon as you start pedaling. When selecting your bike in the app, you can see the battery percentage and estimated range. That way you’ll get to your destination without worry.
Do I have to be a member of Blue-bike to rent an e-bike?
To rent an e-bike from Blue-bike, you must be a member of Blue-bike. You pay a fixed cost of €12 per year and then you pay for each ride taken. Register via the Blue-bike app. You can borrow via your membership or with an e-bike voucher. Borrowing via a MaaS provider such as Olympus Mobility or KBC Mobile is not yet possible.
Zone Leuven and Zone Vervoerregio Gent
In City of Leuven and Transport Region of Ghent, the e-bike works in a back-to-many setup. This means that you can end your ride at another location within the same zone at no additional cost. In the other e-bike locations, you are supposed to end your ride back at the starting location to avoid any additional cost.
How much does an e-bike ride cost?
In Zone Vervoerregio Gent you pay € 1 per 30 minutes with a maximum fare of € 5 for a ride up to 24h.
In Zone Leuven, you pay €2 per 30 minutes with a maximum fare of €7 for a ride up to 24 hours.
In the other e-bike locations, there is no separate rate for short rides and the national rate applies. You pay €7 for a ride up to 24h.
How the electric story began
The demand for an electric variant sounded louder and louder and received a ready-made answer in December 2023. Within the framework of circularity, we transformed our well-known Blue-bikes into an electric model. In the first phase, we placed 15 electric Blue-bikes at Leuven Station as a perfect complement to the 190 Blue-bike city bikes already available in Leuven. The demand for more e-bikes continued to grow. Currently you can find 56 e-bikes in Leuven, 250 e-bikes in Transport Region Ghent and 8 e-bikes at Ostend station. In 2025, we will expand our offer further.
Circular to the smallest detail
The production of these e-bikes fits perfectly into Blue-bikes zero-waste philosophy. We renamed our regular Blue-bikes into circular e-bikes with an eye for caring use of raw materials and materials. Moreover, we strive to maximize their repair and reuse. The battery can be easily repaired and replaced. Thus, we utilize precious raw materials such as lithium to the utmost.
The circular e-bike is the result of the “Electric Blue project” and came about after a successful collaboration between Blue-bike and MoCyclette. The project falls within the general BBBC project (Belgium Builds Back Circular). That call for projects with a grant from the Federal Government aims to accelerate the transition to a circular economy in Belgium. The BBBC is itself financed by the European fund “Next Generation EU. This electric circular share bike nicely complements Blue-bike’s already existing offer of share bikes.
Go for a smooth ride with the Blue-bike app
Blue-bike e-bikes are equipped with digital locks and borrow you through the app. In the app, you can see how much battery and range your e-bike has. Download the Blue-bike app below and get on the road smoothly!
