Yamaha Motor announced on November 10 that its subsidiary ENYRING GmbH will launch a pilot service in Berlin, Germany, combining electrically power-assisted bicycles, swappable batteries and battery-swapping stations. The pilot began at the end of October 2026, with several partner companies participating to evaluate the service model and identify operational challenges in actual business environments.

The system integrates ENYRING electrically power-assisted bicycles, swappable batteries and battery-swapping stations, supported by operations management software and related services. Participating companies operate in sectors including delivery services, employee mobility services and bicycle rentals.

For the pilot, ENYRING will provide electrically power-assisted bicycles to participating companies, which will also use its network of battery-swapping stations located throughout Berlin. The complete system, including swappable batteries, stations, operations management software and support services, will be tested under actual operating conditions. Data will be collected on factors including vehicle utilization rates and operational efficiency.

The pilot will also evaluate the effectiveness of the battery-swapping infrastructure across different use cases, with a view to future service deployment.

According to ENYRING's official website, 10 battery-swapping stations are planned for installation in Berlin in autumn 2026. The network is expected to expand to 44 stations by 2027. The company also plans to establish a service hub in Berlin Mitte, featuring a battery-swapping station and support and maintenance services.

ENYRING GmbH is a subsidiary established by Yamaha Motor in Berlin in December 2023. Under the slogan "Ride the Change," the company aims to provide new value in urban mobility through electrically power-assisted bicycles, swappable batteries and battery-swapping stations, while reducing environmental impact and establishing a sustainable circular business model.

Under the Yamaha Motor Group Environmental Plan 2050, Yamaha Motor has set a target of achieving carbon neutrality in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. The ENYRING initiative is part of the company's efforts toward realizing a carbon-neutral society.

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