Etergo,
formerly known as Bolt Mobility, has secured €10m (£9m) investment from a
German automotive specialist to fund the large-scale production - and the UK
rollout - of its first electric scooter model.
The AppScooter, a ‘Tesla on two wheels', features 4G internet and smartphone
connectivity. The first production series is due to be delivered in the
Netherlands and Germany in the second half of 2019, followed by the UK and other
markets.
The latest investment is Amsterdam-based Etergo's fourth successful round of
multimillion-euro funding and follows a €5m (£4.5m) crowdfunding investment to
develop the AppScooter in 2017.
The vehicle has a range of up to 240 kilometers (149 miles) and can accelerate
from 0 - 45 km/h (28 mph) in 3.9 seconds.
The AppScooter boasts a 7-inch touchscreen and 4G internet connection. Drivers
can use its innovative handlebar controls to access features on their phone
through Bluetooth, answer calls, stream music and navigate.
CEO and co-founder Bart Jacobsz Rosier: "With
this investment we bring in more than just capital. The knowledge and
experience of our investor in the field of automotive and service will help us
to roll out the best service network in Europe.
"We will use this investment
and knowledge to produce a safe, environmentally-friendly alternative to
air-polluting petrol scooters on a large scale. Firstly, in the Netherlands and
Germany, and soon after in the UK and other countries."
Hundreds of AppScooters have already been sold.
Etergo Service Vans will deliver AppScooter to buyers, as well as offering
on-site maintenance at their request.
For further information please visit https://etergo.com [1].