Imagine your hypercar is stuck in the traffic. You tap your phone and a 21 pound carbon fiber e bike unfolds from the trunk. In seconds that you’re silently weaving past gridlock. This is the 2026 Lotus Type 136. The legendary sports car maker has turned its “simplify and add lightness” philosophy into the ultimate urban escape in pod.
The Key Facts:
- Weight : Just 9.8 kg (21.6 lbs) lighter than most top regular bikes.
- Power : A 250W rear hub motor gives a natural boost up to 20 mph.
- Range : Up to 75 miles from a removable 250Wh battery.
- Party Trick : Folds to 40% of its size in under 10 seconds.
- Brain : Built in 4G GPS, theft locking, crash detection and Apple.
- Price : From $12,500. Only 1,000 units in the first year.
Why This Exists:
Lotus asked: what’s the most efficient way to move one person through a city? The answer wasn’t a smaller car, but a radical two-wheeler. Using F1 carbon fiber tech and aerospace titanium, they built a bike that’s a tool for freedom, not a toy.
The Riding Magic:
The motor feels like a permanent tailwind utterly seamless. It handles with the agility of a Lotus sports car. When the battery dies, it pedals like a dream. This is e-biking without the bulky, clumsy feel.
Smarter Than Your Car:
If stolen, it locks its own rear wheel, sounds an alarm, and sends its location to Lotus security. The app tracks fitness, suggests routes, and the system gets better via over the air updates. For Lotus car owners, it can charge wirelessly from the vehicle.
Who It’s For:
This is for the hypercar owner who needs a genius city solution, the tech executive tired of ride-shares, and the discerning innovator for whom the best tool is the only option. It’s not for the casual cyclist; it’s for someone who views mobility as an integrated system.
The Final Word:
The Lotus Type 136 isn’t just the world’s best e-bike. It’s a new category of luxury personal transport. It solves urban frustration with breathtaking engineering, proving that sometimes an the most advanced solution is also the simplest and lightest. The future isn’t just electric that it’s elegantly portable.