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Most UK businesses know the van is expensive. They keep it anyway.

Not because the numbers work — but because of four assumptions that never quite get tested.

"We need the payload." Most city rounds carry well under 175kg. Nobody's measured it.

"Our team wouldn't ride a bike." Four wheels, an enclosed cabin and a driving seat. Most people who try it are surprised how familiar it feels.

"No time to trial it." So the van costs keep compounding while the trial gets pushed back another week.

"Haven't found the right fit." Fair — until the Annual Investment Allowance drops the £11,000 price tag to £8,250 in year one, and the running-cost saving removes ULEZ, Congestion Charge, parking and fuel from the equation entirely.

The businesses switching in 2026 aren't the bold ones. They're the ones that finally ran a test on their actual routes and let the numbers decide.

Cargo eBike tax deductible in the UK? Yes and the Annual Investment Allowance changes the year-one cost more than most businesses realise.

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£11,000. That's the number everyone fixates on when they look at a cargo eBike. It's also the wrong one.

A cargo eBike bought for UK business use generally qualifies for the Annual Investment Allowance — the full cost comes off taxable profit in year one. At 25% corporation tax, that's a £2,750 saving. Effective cost: £8,250.

Then there's the running-cost saving everyone already talks about: £28,220–£33,220 a year against a comparable van, once ULEZ, the Congestion Charge, parking and fuel are counted.

Put the two together and an £11,000 vehicle returns more than three times its effective cost — in the same year it was bought.

Blech Kurier in Munich bought one CityQ, ran the numbers, and grew to five. That's what happens when the maths works this cleanly.

Cargo eBike tax deductible in the UK? Yes and the Annual Investment Allowance changes the year-one cost more than most businesses realise.

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Driving through London now feels more like parking.

There are more vehicles on the road than ever, the streets are jammed, and a delivery van crawls through the centre at about nine miles an hour. Then come the ULEZ fees, the daily Congestion Charge, and the parking ticket that lands while the driver's still at the door.

There's a smarter way through it.

CityQ carries cargo like a small van — but it's legally an e-bike. So riders take London's cycle lanes straight past the gridlock, stay dry in a full enclosed cabin, park right at the door without a ticket, and need no driving licence to operate it.

It's not a cleaner van. It's a different kind of vehicle for a city that's run out of room for vans.

CityQ provides sustainable 4-wheel electric cargo bikes for businesses & urban logistics across key European markets, including the UK, Germ

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"Too cold for cargo bikes" was always a myth.

Wolt has been running CityQ four-wheel electric cargo bikes through Oslo winters for a year and a half — at −10°C, in snow and ice, covering around 100km a day. Not a pilot. A real, scaled delivery operation.

The thing that makes it work is the enclosed cabin — full body, floor, doors and a windscreen — plus four-wheel stability on icy streets. The rider stays warm and dry, the bike stays planted, and the deliveries keep going when the weather says they shouldn't.

It's the reason Wolt could scale beyond food. They've launched Wolt Market, delivering every kind of retail product across central Oslo — by bike, not van.

The future of city delivery doesn't take snow days.

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The bakery's morning trade drop is late — because the van couldn't find anywhere to park.

It's a small thing that quietly wrecks the day. And it's not just bakeries. The café's supplier run eats an hour. The restaurant's catering drop picks up a parking ticket. The brewery's sample delivery sits in traffic a bike would've skipped.

Four businesses, one problem: short routes that still carry full van-level costs — fuel, insurance, city charges, and all that lost time circling for a legal stop.

CityQ is built for it. A four-wheel cargo e-bike made for quick stops and secure storage: → Bakeries: on-time morning drops, parked at the door → Cafés: supplier runs without the parking battle → Restaurants: catering drops, no ticket risk → Breweries: sample drops that skip the traffic

~30% less cost than a van. 50% more efficient. Free parking. 90% less carbon. No licence needed.

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It's a car. It's a bike. It's neither — and that's the point.

Meet the CityQ Passenger, the "Car-eBike" built for the way cities actually work now. Fully enclosed with a windshield, roof and side protection, so London weather stops being a problem. Registered as an e-bike, so no ULEZ, no Congestion Charge, and you park it like a bicycle — right at your destination.

What it actually does: → Glides through cycle superhighways while traffic sits still → 260kg payload — school run, groceries, deliveries, all of it → Swappable batteries that charge from any wall socket → Drive-by-wire, even a reverse gear for tight spots

From busy parents to modern businesses, this is what effortless city travel is starting to look like.

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There's something quietly absurd about modern delivery: a 2.5-tonne van moving a 2kg parcel, through a city that's actively removing the space for it to stop.

This is the Oslo Paradox. As the city removes parking, expands cycle lanes and tightens zero-emission zones, the van keeps hitting a dead end — and going electric doesn't fix it, because the problem was never the fuel. It was the size.

Vans in congested cities waste up to 30% of their time just looking for parking or sitting in gridlock. So national carriers like Posten Bring are right-sizing — four-wheel electric cargo bikes, legally classified as bicycles. Around 90% less energy per parcel, doorstep parking, straight past the traffic in the bike lane, and no licence needed to ride one. Full enclosed cabin, so they run right through the Nordic winter.

The future of the city belongs to the small, the agile, and the software-defined.

Discover how Posten Norge is solving the "Oslo Paradox" by replacing traditional delivery vans with CityQ 4-wheel e-bikes to bypass gridlock

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Electric cargo bike for trades — how HVAC, plumbing and electrical engineers cut costs, beat parking and keep every job of the day.

This is a London plumber's work vehicle now.

Genuinely. It's legally a bicycle — so no ULEZ, no Congestion Charge, free parking right at the door, and straight past the traffic in the cycle lane. 175kg of tools locked in the back, dry and secure.

Because for a trades business, the van's real cost was never the fuel. It was the parking tickets while you're inside a job, the time lost circling for a space, and the last call-out of the day falling off the end because one job overran.

The van stays for the heavy installs. Everything else moves to something that actually fits the city.

Electric cargo bike for trades — how HVAC, plumbing and electrical engineers cut costs, beat parking and keep every job of the day.

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Electric cargo bike London operators save £25,000+ per vehicle yearly. No ULEZ, no Congestion Charge, free parking. See what London business

London made the delivery van expensive on purpose.

ULEZ: £12.50 a day. Congestion Charge: £18 a day from 2026. Add parking, fuel, and the near-impossible task of finding a legal place to stop on a ten-drop route, and a van in central London now costs over £30,000 a year to run.

So businesses started doing the maths differently.

The vehicle a lot of them are switching to is the electric cargo bike — and not the two-wheel kind you see outside supermarkets. Four wheels, fully enclosed cab, locked cargo box, up to 175kg. Because it's legally classified as a bicycle, it pays none of those charges. No ULEZ. No Congestion Charge. Free parking at every stop. No driving licence needed. And it runs in all weather, all year.

The annual running cost? Under £1,500.

We put together a full breakdown of what this actually looks like for London businesses in 2026 — which sectors are switching, what the real cost comparison is on an actual route, and what the first six months of making the change looks like.

If you run deliveries, facilities, or any kind of city-centre operation, it's worth a read 👇

Electric cargo bike London operators save £25,000+ per vehicle yearly. No ULEZ, no Congestion Charge, free parking. See what London business

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Revolutionizing French City Logistics: CityQ x JHOG 🇫🇷

We are thrilled to see the CityQ 1200 in action with our partners at JHOG!

As cities like Paris, Lyon, and Angers implement stricter ZFE (Zero-Emission Zone) mandates this year, the "Oslo Paradox" is reaching France: electric vans are great for the planet, but they still get stuck in gridlock. JHOG is leading the transition by providing professional-grade mobility that doesn't just "move" goods—it optimizes the entire operation.

Why JHOG is the perfect partner for the CityQ revolution:

🔹 Versatile Workhorse: Whether it’s service technicians in Lyon or last-mile couriers in Paris, the cargo space handles professional loads with ease.

🔹 Operational Freedom: Full access to pedestrian zones and bike lanes means skipping the search for a van-sized loading bay.

🔹 The "Car-eBike" Experience: Four wheels for 100% stability, a weather-protected cabin, and zero driving license requirements.

Ready to future-proof your fleet?

Visit JHOG at their showrooms in Angers, Lyon, or Paris (Asnières-sur-Seine) to test drive the future of professional mobility.

Explore the range and book your demo here: 👇 www.cityq.com

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Why the "EV Capital of the World" is ditching Electric Vans. 🇳🇴

Oslo has more electric vehicles per capita than anywhere on Earth. But in 2026, fleet managers there have discovered a hard truth:

An electric van stuck in traffic is still a van stuck in traffic.

Even with zero tailpipe emissions, heavy EVs are losing the battle against urban congestion, rising parking costs, and restricted "green zones." This is what we call the Oslo Paradox.

Do you know these 4 facts about the crisis in Oslo right now?

1️⃣ The "Gridlock" Tax: As of 2026, Oslo has significantly expanded car-free zones. Even electric vans are now blocked from "pedestrian-first" streets, forcing drivers to park blocks away and finish deliveries on foot. 2️⃣ Charging Bottlenecks: Heavy e-vans require massive power draws. Many urban depots in Oslo are hitting grid limits, making it impossible to charge a full van fleet overnight without million-euro infrastructure upgrades. 3️⃣ The Weight Problem: Electric vans are significantly heavier than diesel ones. Oslo’s narrow, historic streets and bridges are facing increased wear, leading to new weight-based access fees that didn't exist 24 months ago. 4️⃣ The Winter Reliability Gap: 2-wheelers see a 40% drop in usage during Oslo’s 230+ days of rain and frost. The CityQ’s enclosed cabin and 4-wheel stability is the only reason logistics are staying 100% operational this winter.

Check out the full Case Study here: 👇 https://cityq.com/latest_news/oslo-paradox-urban-logistics-4-wheel-ebike/

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London is evolving, and so is the way we move. Take a look at the CityQ Passenger—the innovative "Car-eBike" designed to make urban travel effortless, sustainable, and reliable. From the busy streets of Central London to quiet residential lanes, the CityQ is a versatile solution for everyone from busy parents to modern businesses. The Ultimate London Companion: Bike Lane Agility: Navigate the city with ease by using the capital’s extensive cycle superhighway network, moving smoothly while others are at a standstill. All-Weather Ready: London weather is unpredictable, but your commute doesn't have to be. With a full windshield, roof, and side protection, you stay dry and comfortable year-round. Cost-Efficient Living: As a registered e-bike, the CityQ is a breath of fresh air for your budget. It is exempt from the Congestion Charge and ULEZ fees, offering a zero-cost entry into the heart of the city. Park with Ease: Forget the search for a large bay. The CityQ's compact 87cm width means you can park as easily as a bicycle, right at your destination. Versatile for All: Whether it's a school run with the kids, a grocery trip, or a "last-mile" business delivery, the 260kg payload and flexible seating make it a true multi-purpose vehicle. Tech-Driven Performance: Enjoy a smooth ride with "Drive-by-Wire" technology, a reverse gear for tight spots, and swappable batteries that plug into any standard wall socket. Ready to transform your city experience? https://cityq.com/ Take control of your commute. Experience the comfort and freedom of the CityQ Passenger today.

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