Five London businesses are being offered the chance to trial electric cargo bikes for free as part of a new initiative aimed at accelerating the shift to low-emission urban logistics.
Launched by Vok Bikes in partnership with Electrify London (Clean Cities) and Fully Charged, the programme will see selected companies test cargo bikes in real-world operations.
The five-week campaign is designed to demonstrate whether eCargo bikes can replace vans in dense urban environments. It comes as industry and policy studies suggest that around half of motorised trips involving goods in cities could be shifted to cargo bikes.
Participants in the trial will receive a commercial-grade cargo bike along with onboarding support.
The initiative comes as London faces mounting transport challenges, with congestion, emissions regulations and rising operating costs prompting companies to rethink last-mile delivery models.
“London is one of Europe’s leading cities for cargo bike adoption, but many businesses still haven’t experienced how practical they can be,” said Chris Cayford, UK country manager at Vok Bikes London. “This trial is about turning curiosity into real-world insight.”
Organisers said the trial will provide practical insights into the viability of cargo bikes, with findings to be compiled into a report and case studies later this year.
Applications to get involved close on 6 May.
