Hygge make nine e-bikes for 2026, most of them between £1,499 and £1,999. That is the problem with a good range: a lot of similar numbers, and Danish names that do not tell you much about which bike you actually need.
We build and service Hygge e-bikes in our Bow workshop, so this guide is our honest take on the 2026 range. Which one suits which rider, where the real differences are, and where you would be paying for something you will never use. You can see every model on our Hygge bikes page.
🚲 The Hygge Range in One Sentence Each
- Virum: the light one. An 18 kg folder for flats, trains and offices.
- Virum Step: the same 18 kg folder with a low step-through frame.
- Virum Auto: the Virum with automatic gears and a belt instead of a chain.
- Vester and Vester Step: folding fat-tyre bikes with a bigger battery, for mixed surfaces.
- Sorø: the most capable folder, with full suspension and the strongest motor in the range.
- Lossø and Lossø Step: full-size city commuters with 28 inch wheels. These do not fold.
- Herlev Auto: a step-through utility bike with automatic gears, belt drive, front suspension and a suspension seat post.
📊 Side by Side
Our prices at the time of writing. Ranges are the manufacturer figures, and real-world range is always lower in winter, on hills and in the highest assistance level.
| Model | Folds? | Motor torque | Gears | Battery | Stated range | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virum | Yes, 18 kg | 42 Nm | Shimano Altus 8-speed | 36V 10Ah | 60 km | From £1,499 |
| Virum Step | Yes, 18 kg | Ananda 250W | Shimano Altus 8-speed | 36V 10Ah | 60 km | From £1,499 |
| Virum Auto | Yes, 18 kg | 50 Nm | Automatic 3-speed hub, Gates belt | 36V 10Ah | Not stated | From £1,799 |
| Vester | Yes | 50 Nm | Shimano Altus 7-speed | 48V 14Ah | 80 km | From £1,499 |
| Vester Step | Yes | 50 Nm | Shimano Altus 7-speed | 48V 14Ah | 80 km | From £1,499 |
| Sorø | Yes | 65 Nm | Shimano Altus 7-speed | 48V 14.5Ah | 80 km | £1,999 |
| Lossø | No | 50 Nm | Shimano Altus 8-speed | 36V 13Ah | 80 km | £1,499 |
| Lossø Step | No | 50 Nm | Shimano Altus 8-speed | 36V 13Ah | 80 km | £1,499 |
| Herlev Auto | No | Ananda 250W | Automatic 3-speed hub, Gates belt | 48V 14Ah | 80 km | From £1,899 |
Every model uses a 250W motor, so they are all road legal e-bikes in the UK, and every one has hydraulic disc brakes and a removable battery you can charge indoors.
🏙️ If You Live in a Flat or Mix the Bike with Trains: Virum
This is the Hygge we recommend most often. At 18 kg it is light enough to carry up a flight of stairs, and it folds to 81 x 35 x 72 cm, small enough to go under a desk or into a car boot. The battery sits inside the seat post, which is how Hygge keep the weight down.
Which Virum?
- Virum: the default. Eight gears, simple and light.
- Virum Step: pick this if swinging a leg over a crossbar is awkward, or you ride in a skirt, a dress or a suit.
- Virum Auto: the automatic hub changes gear for you and the Gates carbon belt needs no oil and does not rust. It costs more, but if you hate cleaning a chain through a London winter, it pays for itself in patience.
The trade-off: the smallest battery in the range (60 km stated) and small 20 inch wheels. On a short commute from Bow to Canary Wharf, that is no problem at all. For long daily rides, look at the bikes below.
🌳 If Your Rides Leave the Tarmac: Vester or Sorø
Both fold, both run on 20 x 4 inch fat tyres, and both carry a bigger 48V battery than the Virum. Fat tyres give a lot of grip and comfort on towpaths, gravel and broken roads. They also make the bike bigger and heavier than a Virum, so do not expect to carry one up three floors.
- Vester / Vester Step: 50 Nm motor, 7-speed gears, up to 80 km stated. The Vester frame is rated to 130 kg total weight and the Vester Step to 110 kg, worth checking if you carry shopping or a child seat.
- Sorø: full suspension and a 65 Nm motor, the strongest in the range. It folds to 105 x 56 x 80 cm, which suits car boots and campervans more than flats. If you ride the Lea Valley or Epping Forest at the weekend, this is the one.
💼 If You Want a Proper Full-Size Commuter: Lossø
The Lossø does not fold, and that is the point. Full-size 28 inch wheels roll better over potholes and feel more like a normal bike at speed. With a 36V 13Ah battery (80 km stated), 8 gears and Tektro hydraulic brakes, it is our pick for longer daily commutes. The Lossø Step adds a step-through frame and front suspension.
If you have somewhere to keep a full-size bike, we would choose a Lossø over a folder for any commute longer than about 10 km each way.
🛒 If You Carry Things and Want Zero Fuss: Herlev Auto
The Herlev Auto is the utility bike of the range. Step-through frame, automatic 3-speed hub with a Gates belt, front suspension plus a suspension seat post, and a 48V 14Ah battery. It is the bike for school runs, big shops and riders who want to get on and go without thinking about gears.
🔧 What Owning a Hygge Is Really Like
We are mechanics first, so here is the part most shops skip.
- Punctures are not a roadside job. On a rear hub motor wheel, most riders cannot fix a flat at the kerb. We fix Hygge e-bike punctures from £28, inner tube included, usually while you wait. See our puncture repair page.
- Tyres and brakes wear faster than on a normal bike. E-bikes are heavier and faster on average, so budget for pads and tyres more often.
- Batteries are a planned cost. Every lithium battery loses capacity over the years. All Hygge batteries are removable and replaceable, and we can source genuine Hygge packs.
- Get it checked every 6 to 8 months. How often depends on how much you ride: a daily commuter needs it sooner than a weekend bike. We service Hygge e-bikes in Bow, mechanical and electrical. See our servicing page.
🧭 Our Quick Decision Guide
| If you... | Choose |
|---|---|
| Live in a flat, take trains or need to carry the bike | Virum (or Virum Step) |
| Hate chain maintenance | Virum Auto or Herlev Auto |
| Ride towpaths, gravel or forest trails | Vester, or Sorø for full suspension |
| Commute more than 10 km each way and have storage | Lossø or Lossø Step |
| Carry kids, shopping or heavy loads | Herlev Auto |
❓ Hygge FAQ
Can I get a Hygge through Cycle to Work?
Yes. We accept the major Cycle to Work schemes, so you can spread the cost through your salary. See our Cycle to Work page.
Can I try one in the shop?
Yes, the Virum. We keep one in the shop for test rides, so you can feel the weight, try the fold and take it round the block before you decide. For the other models, we talk through your commute, your storage and your budget, then order and build the right bike for you. Message us on WhatsApp first if you are torn between two models.
Which Hygge is lightest?
The Virum family, at 18 kg. The fat-tyre Vester and Sorø are heavier and bigger when folded.
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