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Next Mobility Day 2026: Enthusiasm on the test track despite the rain and a gruelling test
What an eventful day! On 12 June, the Next Mobility Day 2026 took place at F&T LaSiSe in Selm. We had promised a unique opportunity to experience the TWIKE 5 live – and that’s exactly what it turned out to be: a thoroughly dynamic event full of exciting impressions and intense driving experiences.
Switch to our new primary bank – GLS Bank replaces Triodos
We’ve switched to GLS Bank.
TWIKE 5 – live on June 12 in Selm
We are delighted to invite you to the Next Mobility Day 2026, which will take place on June 12, 2026 from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm at F&T LaSiSe in 59379 Selm (Germany).
Whats new on TWIKE?
NEW TWIKE.COM
To keep you even better informed about the latest news and to make navigation much easier, we have completely revamped our website.
ONSHAPE
TWIKE is transitioning from CATIA to Onshape. While CATIA proved effective during development, new priorities such as procurement and parts management require greater flexibility. With cloud-based Onshape, we benefit from real-time collaboration, hardware independence, and seamless integration of existing CAD data.
For 25 years, Klaus Schestag from Kraichtal has been driving electric vehicles
For 25 years, Klaus Schestag has been driving a TWIKE—and in doing so embodies exactly the pioneering spirit that continues to drive electric mobility to this day.
TWIKE Highlighted by CHIP
CHIP calls the TWIKE an expensive indulgence, yet it combines sustainability, fitness, and long-term value—making it an investment appreciated by its drivers.
POV: Test Drive in the TWIKE 5 with Bart Viaene
Confident in acceleration and impressively comfortable.
The Space-Saving TWIKE 5
Greater efficiency. And more space. Thanks to the optimized rear design, the TWIKE 5’s luggage compartment has been expanded to 372 liters. Here, we show how the new design creates additional storage space.
TWIKE in the Press: “Exotic from Hesse”
The TWIKE 5 is a highly efficient, three-wheeled electric vehicle from Hesse that combines car and bicycle concepts. With its long range and very low energy consumption, it is considered an unusual exotic in the field of electric mobility.
TWIKE CALENDAR 2026
Once again this year, it’s back—the now legendary TWIKE annual calendar. In 2026, it’s all about the final development phase.
TWIKE Milestones 2025
The year 2025 demonstrated how close the TWIKE 5 is to series production readiness: successful test drives, targeted aerodynamic optimizations, and sound decisions for the assembly process. Supported by a strong community, the focus is now clearly on the series launch starting in 2026.