Folding Electric Bikes for City Commuting
Folding electric bikes are a popular choice for people who use multiple ways to get around – like driving to the city, taking the train or bus within the city, and then using a bike for local trips. These small and easy-to-ride e-bikes are very portable, but what if you wanted something even smaller?
You could always get an electric kick scooter, but if you want something that can go further with a little more stability, Italian company To-Move might have what you need. It’s called TOM, and it’s a super compact folding sit-down electric scooter. TOM is inspired by the Honda Motocompo, which was one of the first electric scooters designed for short trips in the 1980s. TOM takes this idea to the 21st century by being fully electric and much more compact.
Clever Folding Design
To-Move has made the folding mechanism very easy, claiming it takes only seven seconds to fold the scooter in half. The front part of the scooter folds into the frame, making it small and easy to carry. When folded, it measures just 94 centimeters – small enough to fit in the trunk of a small car or under your desk. It’s also quite light, weighing only 20 kilograms.
Stylish and Practical
The TOM has a minimalist design with a focus on green colors. It features bamboo bodywork on the sides and a sleek shape without any extra parts. Because it’s designed for city riding, it needs to be on pavement and doesn’t have any storage space. However, most of its structure is made of a large 750-watt-hour battery, which provides up to 30 miles of range on a single charge. A 500-watt motor on the rear wheel gives the scooter a top speed of 28 miles per hour.
Connectivity and Price
Like many modern e-bikes and e-scooters, TOM has Bluetooth smartphone pairing and a dedicated app. Riders can use the app to customize settings and even use their phone as a display while riding. Currently, To-Move has launched a campaign on Kickstarter, with the TOM expected to cost around 1,589 Euros, which is about $1,745 USD.
I’m Rohan Mehta, the voice behind KhelRe—a trusted and steadily growing blog dedicated to electric vehicles (EVs) in India. With over five years of experience as a tech and automotive blogger, I turned my frustrations with owning an EV into a mission: to help others make more intelligent choices in this fast-evolving world of electric mobility.
I’ve been an early adopter of EV technology—I repurchased my first electric scooter in 2019. That experience opened my eyes to both the promises and the pitfalls of this new mode of transport. From slow charging times and range anxiety to misleading specs and hidden costs, I’ve faced it all. But instead of walking away, I decided to write about it.
That’s how KhelRe was born—a no-nonsense, hands-on blog where I share practical, real-world reviews of EV cars, bikes, and scooters. I break down features, range, performance, and pricing from a user-first perspective. I take pride in simplifying complex tech into clear, valuable insights—offering tips, ownership stories, and advice you won’t find in flashy press releases or sales brochures.
Whether you’re a first-time EV buyer or just a curious auto enthusiast, my goal is to help you navigate the EV landscape with confidence. My motto: “EV knowledge should come from experience, not just brochures.”
When I’m not test-driving the latest e-scooter or comparing charging networks, you’ll probably find me tinkering with my garage EV setup, chatting with fellow enthusiasts online, or sipping chai while writing my next blog post from a cosy local café.
