E-Bikes

NFRN gets on its e-bike

NFRN members are being offered the chance to electrify their delivery service with a £300 saving on an e-bike.

The NFRN is partnering with e-mobility brand Eskuta to offer its members the opportunity to electrify their delivery service with a £300 saving on SX-250 e-bikes.

The deal is aimed at convenience store owners who are looking to start or expand their current grocery delivery service while reducing their fuel costs and carbon footprint. The offer will mean members of the NFRN will be able to purchase one of Eskuta’s electric delivery bikes for £1,350 plus VAT compared to the RRP of £1,662 plus VAT.

The bike is built using motorcycle-grade components, giving it a robustness perfect for delivery, yet it is legally classified as an Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle, meaning it is subject to the same laws as a regular pedal cycle and can be ridden anywhere a regular pedal cycle is permitted to.

The EAPC status also means it does not require any tax, licence or insurance to ride, so the bike can be ridden by anyone over the age of 16.

A custom branding option can also be applied to the bike and delivery box. Eskuta Managing Director, Ian O’Connor, said: “Our aim is to empower store owners to take control of their own delivery service and not rely on costly third-party companies.

“This means retailers retain their profit margins, which means they can scale their delivery service, and maximise their store’s exposure through the branding of the bikes in their local area.”

National deputy vice-president Mo Razzaq, who has bought one of the bikes, said: “The SX-250 e-bike is really good. It’s quicker on deliveries because you don’t have to find a parking space and you can take shortcuts. It saves around 40% in time on deliveries.”