VanMoof S6 Review: My Favourite E-Bike Made Better in All the Right Places

Revived e-bike specialist VanMoof launches the S6, its first new model since McLaren Applied takeover | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news

Amsterdam-based e-bike brand VanMoof has launched the S6 city bike, priced at £3,098, marking its first new model since being acquired by McLaren Applied-backed Lavoie in 2023. 2026 Van Moof S6 e-bike (Image Credit: VanMoof) The Dutch e-bike brand was declared bankrupt in 2023, and a month later was acquired by McLaren Applied-backed e-mobility company ...

VanMoof's S6 series bikes are finally landing in the UK

After the European launch of the S6 series – VanMoof’s first all new bike developed since the company was acquired by McLaren Applied – is now making its way across the channel into the hands of UK riders. The S6 and the S6 Open have been on sale in Europe since the summer of 2025, with the brand stating they have beaten “all sales expectations following very positive media, customer and retailer reviews.” The S6 series is VanMoof’s claimed to …

VanMoof S6 review: my favourite e-bike made better in all the right places

Stuff VerdictLots of small but meaningful upgrades ensure the effortless (and effortlessly cool) VanMoof S6 city cruiser still leads the way for tech-focused e-bikes.ProsSci-fi lines look stunning in new coloursFan favourite features return with welcome upgradesEasier repairability bodes well for long-term ownershipAutomatic shifting much smoother than last-gen S5ConsSuspension seatpost doesn’t come as standardFrame-integrated battery can make c…