SHERIDAN, WYOMING - November 28, 2025 - The BMW Group is extending its footprint in sustainable urban mobility by licensing two of its micromobility concepts, "Dynamic Cargo" and "Clever Commute", to Chinese electric two-wheeler specialist LUYUAN Group, opening the door to new lightweight vehicle offerings for city transport worldwide.
Strategic Licensing Deal Targets Global Urban Mobility Demand
Under the new agreement, the BMW Group grants LUYUAN licenses to further develop and industrialize the two concepts and bring them to market under LUYUAN's own brands. The move underscores how automotive and mobility players are broadening their portfolios beyond cars and motorcycles to capture the rapidly growing micromobility segment.
LUYUAN intends to use the licensed technology to create lightweight mobility vehicles for different urban scenarios and to market them globally. As a pioneer in China's electric two-wheeler industry, LUYUAN has long committed to the vision of "Bessere leichte Mobilität durch Technologie" and has already delivered light mobility solutions to more than 30 million users in over 80 countries and regions. For B2B decision-makers, the combination of European concept engineering and Chinese scale manufacturing promises a compelling route to cost-effective, sustainable last-mile solutions.
Dynamic Cargo and Clever Commute: Concepts for the "Last Mile"
The "Dynamic Cargo" is described as an electric three-wheeled cargo bike in a "pick-up" style that retains the agility of a traditional bicycle while adding innovative, safe transport options. These can be expanded with an optional modular weather protection system, making the vehicle attractive for courier services, urban logistics providers and retailers needing flexible, low-emission city deliveries.
The "Clever Commute" is positioned as the ideal e-kick scooter for the last mile. It has been designed to fold easily for transport on public transit or in a car, without compromising ride stability. This makes it particularly relevant for mobility-as-a-service operators, corporate mobility programs, and cities looking to integrate shared micromobility into public transport networks.
Sustainability, Congestion Relief and Space Efficiency as Key Drivers
BMW frames the partnership explicitly in the context of sustainable, city-friendly transport systems. Dr. Jochen Karg, Head of Vehicle Concepts at BMW Group, explains: "Wir freuen uns, Luyuan die Rechte an den Konzepten Dynamic Cargo und Clever Commute zu übertragen, die Teil unserer Initiativen für die Zukunft der urbanen Mobilität sind. Die BMW Group arbeitet seit vielen Jahren mit Städten zusammen und ist sich der vielfältigen Herausforderungen bewusst, mit denen städtische Gebiete konfrontiert sind, darunter CO2-Emissionen, Verkehrsstaus und begrenzter öffentlicher Raum. Mit unserem gemeinsamen Ansatz wollen wir einen Beitrag zu stadtverträglichen Verkehrssystemen leisten, indem wir die urbane Mobilität besser vernetzen, Mikromobilitätslösungen für die letzte Meile fördern und ein verändertes Mobilitätsverhalten anregen."
For municipal planners and fleet operators, the combination of cargo bikes and compact e-scooters can reduce congestion, free up scarce urban space and cut CO2 emissions per trip-especially when integrated with bike lanes, intermodal hubs and shared mobility platforms.
Combining European Engineering and Chinese "Intelligent Manufacturing"
From LUYUAN's perspective, the agreement marks a pivotal step in its global strategy and in its positioning within the broader Transportation & Mobility ecosystem. CEO Hu Jihong emphasizes the collaborative innovation approach: „Diese Partnerschaft mit der BMW Group ist ein wichtiger Schritt in unserer globalen Strategie. Wir bauen ein Technologie-Ökosystem auf, indem wir unsere internen Fähigkeiten mit erstklassigen Partnern kombinieren. Um sicherzustellen, dass unsere Produkte den strengen europäischen Normen entsprechen, haben wir das Innovationsstudio Designworks der BMW Group und das deutsche Ingenieurbüro im Rahmen des BMW-Zuliefersystems, die Faissner Petermeier Fahrzeugtechnik AG, mit der Produktentwicklung in München beauftragt. Dieser Ansatz kombiniert Chinas 'Intelligente Fertigung' mit Partnertechnologien, um den Kunden weltweit hervorragende, lokal angepasste Produkte zu liefern".
The development work in Munich involving Designworks and Faissner Petermeier Fahrzeugtechnik AG is designed to ensure compliance with strict European standards and to align product specifications with the expectations of European and global customers. This mix of local engineering and global-scaled manufacturing is increasingly central to how micromobility solutions reach market readiness quickly while meeting regulatory requirements.
Implications for Mobility Providers, Cities and Retail Networks
For B2B stakeholders-from last-mile logistics providers and micromobility operators to city authorities and retail networks-this licensing deal underlines several trends:
- Micromobility is moving from experimental pilots to industrialized, globally scalable platforms.
- Automotive and mobility brands are leveraging partnerships rather than building every solution in-house.
- Compliance with European norms is becoming a key differentiator for equipment aimed at international markets.
As Dynamic Cargo and Clever Commute progress from concept to commercial product in partnership with LUYUAN, city-focused operators and fleet buyers will gain additional options to decarbonize fleets, optimize dense urban deliveries and offer attractive last-mile solutions to end users.
For full information on LUYUAN's light electric mobility portfolio and contact options, visit https://www.luyuanev.com/.