The startup offers a subscription-based service for lightweight mopeds, providing businesses with a practical transportation solution for their employees. This model enhances urban mobility by offering an alternative to traditional scooters and bicycles, ensuring easy access to ready-to-use mopeds.
Funding
$590K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many businesses face challenges in providing employees with efficient and eco-friendly transportation options for urban commuting and short-distance travel. Traditional solutions like company cars can be expensive and contribute to urban congestion and pollution, while personal scooters or bicycles may lack the practicality and safety features required for professional use.
Solution
Yoda provides a subscription-based service that offers businesses access to a fleet of lightweight electric mopeds (e-mobylettes) designed for urban mobility. The service includes registration, insurance, and maintenance, ensuring a hassle-free experience for both the company and its employees. Yoda's e-mobylettes are designed to bridge the gap between scooters and bicycles, offering a lightweight, agile, and sustainable transportation solution. The subscription model promotes circularity by maintaining accountability for vehicle durability and reducing waste associated with traditional ownership.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes companies seeking to enhance employee compensation packages with corporate vehicle options and businesses aiming to boost workplace mobility through shared vehicle programs.
Features
- Lightweight e-mobylette (28 kg) with a maximum speed of 45 km/h
- Three riding modes: Eco, Normal, and Boost, offering up to 80 km range on a single charge
- Removable lithium-ion battery (24Ah, 52V, 5kg) with a 4-hour charging time
- All-inclusive subscription covers registration, insurance (including theft coverage under certain conditions), and maintenance
- Annual vehicle maintenance and guaranteed replacement within 48 hours for non-operational vehicles
- Mobile app for fleet management, vehicle location tracking, maintenance monitoring, and digital locking/unlocking
- Sharing capabilities via QR code or unique access link for easy access management
- Modular design for easy parts replacement and customized refurbishing