- John Lewis, the UK’s largest department store, now stocks VOLT ebikes nationwide.
- This marks a significant milestone for the ebike industry, breaking into the British mainstream market.
- James Metcalfe of VOLT and Emilia Hougasian of John Lewis expressed their pride in the collaboration to promote sustainable mobility and quality British brands.
Our conversation with VOLT Bikes Co-Founder James Metcalfe: Marking a moment in time
Recently, ElectricDrives had the opportunity to sit down with James Metcalfe, Managing Director and Co-Founder of VOLT, at their London café, showroom, and office space.
In our chat, we recognised a noteworthy milestone in the ebike industry, VOLT has become the first British electric bike manufacturer to be carried by John Lewis.
This move marks another pivotal moment in the sector, as we see ebikes transitioning from being considered luxury items to valuable household commodities.
In relation to this pivotal moment, James mentioned:
“It’s clear we’re moving now from a point where ebikes are ‘something that someone else has’, to something you want to buy – and our partnership with John Lewis will help so many more customers make that transition”
James expressed his pride in collaborating with another esteemed British brand, especially within the mid to high end retail sector.
“John Lewis is the trusted partner for so many important purchases. As people make the move to replace car journeys with ebikes, or replace the bikes they don’t use with one they really will, the assurance that [VOLT] and John Lewis can both offer will help to grow the confidence in a large untapped market””
He commended John Lewis for their strict supplier standards, noting that only suppliers of the highest quality make the cut. This recognition left James very proud that Volt Bikes stood out to, and matched the values of, John Lewis.
Emilia Hougasian, Category Lead for Sports, John Lewis, said:
“Bringing VOLT to our customers made sense, its values and commitment to sustainable lifestyle choices mirrors our own. Adding such a wide variety of VOLT e-bikes to John Lewis helps us showcase a full range of quality cycling options. We’re proud to support independent, British brands like VOLT and look forward to our customers enjoying their award-winning e-bikes.“
John Lewis welcomes four VOLT models
John Lewis, the UK’s premier department store, has introduced four models from VOLT’s award-winning range to its online store. This carefully chosen collection ensures there’s a VOLT ebike to meet every customer’s needs.
The models which John Lewis will stock, are:
- Pulse: VOLT’s flagship model, offering versatility and adaptability for diverse riding needs.
- Pulse LS: A step-through version tailored specifically for female riders.
- Kensington: Known for its classic style that seamlessly blends advanced technology with sophistication.
- Metro: Designed with commuters in mind, this folding ebike caters to urban lifestyle needs.
- Burlington: Ideal for long rides, providing up to 70 miles on a single charge.
The collaboration will enhance VOLT’s market presence across the UK, and position John Lewis as a pioneer in sustainable micro-mobility. Through the spotlight on VOLT, both brands are championing the widespread adoption of eco-friendly transportation choices.
We look forward to seeing more ebikes on our streets as they steadily but surely enter the mainstream.
