Posted Aug 12, 2026 at 11:24 AM UTCTThomas RickerThat “VW” e-bike has a radar-activated rear-view mirror.Rear-facing radar is already an add-on for roadies, and comes integrated into some high-end eSUV bikes. Now N+, the company responsible for the Mercedes-branded e-bikes, is taking things a step further by linking it to a video camera visible on the display of its €3,999 VW-branded e-bike.If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.1/5Clean lines. Image: N+Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Thomas Ricker
That “VW” e-bike has a radar-activated rear-view mirror.
Rear-facing radar is already an add-on for roadies, and comes integrated into some high-end eSUV bikes. Now N+, the company responsible for the Mercedes-branded e-bikes, is taking things a step further by linking it to a video camera visible on the display of its €3,999 VW-branded e-bike. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/VW-SPORT-EU-SLIDE-22.png?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/VW-REAR-VIEW-DISPLAY-static.png?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/10-VW-CROSSOVER-EN.842.png?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/08-VW-SPORT-EU.848.png?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/VW-CROSS-FENDER-02-WEB.webp?quality=90&strip=all]
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