Vok Bikes and Refactory of Renault Group come together

The two companies come together to accelerate the UK’s adoption of zero emission delivery vehicles

Vok Bikes announces a new Production Line at the Refactory plant of Renault Group to scale the manufacturing of Vok’s next-generation electric commercial cargo bikes. The agreement brings together Renault’s industrial expertise and infrastructure with Vok’s pioneering urban mobility innovations – accelerating Europe’s shift away from conventional vans toward agile, zero-emission four wheeled delivery vehicles.

Starting in 2026, mass production of Vok Bikes will take place at the Refactory plant of Renault Group in Flins, France, the company’s flagship circular economy and sustainable manufacturing hub. By leveraging the Refactory’s advanced production capabilities, Renault will help Vok scale efficiently while applying automotive-grade quality and sustainability standards to a striking new category of urban transport. 

London is Europe’s most congested city and cargo bikes are already a common site on the UK capital’s streets, with numbers doubling between 2022 and 2024. They are replacing vans for small business delivery as they are cheaper to run, exempt from congestion charge regulations and more nimble around the city. They are not only the greener transport solution but cargo bikes also save businesses time and money as they increase efficiency in congested cities. Transport For London (TFL) published a Cargo bike action plan in 2023, predicting that cargo bikes could replace 17 percent of van journeys in London by 2030 and with the commitment of the Mayor who is promoting their use in London as part of his Transport Strategy.

Vok Bikes are market leaders thanks to both their design and technical innovations.  Available in three body styles, the bikes can carry 200kg up to 60 miles with a top speed of 15 miles per hour and are convenient for last mile logistics, tradespeople and food delivery services. They use innovative in-wheel motors to deliver high torque four wheel drive and traction control coupled to an anti lock braking system for efficient and safe city transportation.

Sean Manley,  Senior Operations Manager, Micro Mobility for Serco Citizens Services describes why the outsourcing giant replaced their e-cargo bike fleet with Vok.  “We faced challenges with limited range, payload and  the skills needed to ride. We needed a fully electric vehicle with a higher payload that didn’t require a full driving license. After testing several options, we adopted Vok.  The vehicles are easier to operate than e-cargo bikes, making the role more accessible, especially for those with mobility issues or confidence concerns, while offering better protection on busy streets.”

Smith & Brock is one of London’s largest independent wholesalers of fresh and fine foods supplying some of the best restaurants and hotels in London. They have chosen Vok Bikes for their time-critical second daily deliveries because of the efficiency and environmental benefits. Co-founder Nick Fowler explains: “Being a company that primarily specialises in fresh fruit and vegetables, we know how vital it is to protect our ecosystem. The introduction of Vok helps reduce our overall carbon emissions and lower the number of vans on the road during rush hour and deliver produce faster.”

For Vok Bikes, the partnership marks a major step in its Western European expansion, taking annual production potential tenfold.

The partnership reflects Renault Group’s broader commitment to sustainable mobility and industrial transformation through its Refactory initiative, which focuses on extending vehicle lifecycles, promoting circular economy principles, and fostering innovation in electrification and urban transport solutions.

Indrek Petjärv, CEO of Vok Bikes said: “Vok Bikes aims to redefine how businesses move goods in cities by offering a highly scalable, practical, and environmentally responsible alternative to traditional delivery vans. Our collaboration with the Refactory plant of Renault Group enables us to significantly accelerate the rollout of cargo bikes and strengthen our position as the UK market leader. You’re going to be seeing a lot more of us in London and other UK cities in the coming months and years.”

Since 2020, Vok Bikes has been pioneering a new era of urban mobility. The company designs and manufactures four-wheeled electric cargo bikes engineered specifically for commercial fleets operating in dense urban environments. The company’s proprietary 4Drive platform delivers improved stability, traction, and durability compared to traditional two- and three-wheel cargo bikes, giving organisations a compelling reason to leave vans behind. Vok currently serves clients ranging from small businesses, such as bakeries and cleaning services, to national postal services and international parcel carriers across 14 European countries. Backed by over £10M in venture capital, supported by more than 50 retailers from London to Rome, and operating from offices in Tallinn and London, Vok is helping to build a future where cities are cleaner, quieter, and radically more efficient.

About Refactory plant of Renaut Group in Flins

Renault Group launched Europe’s first circular economy plant dedicated to mobility at the end of 2020 with the aim to see more sustainable, cleaner vehicles capable of multiple lives on our roads.  Located in Flins, in the Île-de-France region, the plant was formerly dedicated to the assembly of iconic models, such as the Dauphine, Renault 5, and Clio. Now transformed, the Refactory embodies the automotive industry’s commitment to ecological transition, contributes to the transformation of the sector, and is part of the Group’s decarbonisation strategy.

The Refactory plant benefits from the support of The Future Is NEUTRAL, the only company in Europe offering competitive solutions dedicated to the circular economy for all manufacturers and players in the automotive sector. Through its “Manufacture as a Service” offering, the Innovation Hub provides Vok Bikes with its expertise in the circular economy and provides support from the initial preparation for industrialization to the implementation of its assembly line.

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