
Kumpan 1954 Ri
Years: 2018 – 2018
Kumpan Electric (e-bility GmbH) brings German product discipline to urban e-scooters: modular, suitcase-style batteries; well-sealed electrics for rain and winter; and telematics that fleets and private owners can trust. The design language nods to classic scooters while embracing LEDs, TFTs, and modern braking. Crucially, Kumpan’s removable packs solve apartment charging—carry a battery upstairs, swap in minutes—which broadened adoption in older European housing stock. The company supplies municipalities and delivery outfits, iterating quickly on pack longevity, BMS tuning, and serviceability. Historically, Kumpan helped set expectations for European e-scooters: honest range, robust charging hardware, and support that feels automotive rather than gadgety. The result is a quiet, low-cost commuting layer that fits historic city centers where cars are constrained, proving that good UX and charging convenience drive EV uptake as much as raw specs.