Press Release
Eb001 Shared Electric Bicycle by Zhejiang Okai Vehicle Co.,Ltd Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Bicycle Design
Zhejiang Okai Vehicle Co.,Ltd honored for bicycle design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Bicycle Design category for Eb001 Shared Electric Bicycle by Zhejiang Okai Vehicle Co.,Ltd. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
More About Eb001 Shared Electric Bicycle
EB001 is a shared electric bicycle designed for short urban trips. The frame is made of recyclable 6061 aluminium alloy and forms an arched shape with a low standover height and a wide step through structure, so riders of different heights can mount and dismount easily. A side pull battery mechanism allows the battery to be drawn out horizontally with one hand. A modular design lets core components be replaced separately, which shortens maintenance time. Positioning, geofencing and connected technology support organized parking and efficient fleet dispatching.
About Zhejiang Okai Vehicle Co.,Ltd
OKAI is an innovative technology company dedicated to forward-thinking industrial design and advanced engineering. We focus on developing intelligent vehicles and exploring innovative design solutions that enable effortless and multi-functional transportation. Our main product lines include high-performance electric scooters, versatile electric bikes, and complementary travel accessories - all developed with the goal of empowering easy, eco-friendly mobility. OKAI boasts industry-leading product design and R&D.
Award Record
This recognition makes Zhejiang Okai Vehicle Co.,Ltd a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Bicycle Design Award
The A' Bicycle Design Award is an international bicycle design competition recognizing good bicycle designs by leading brands and designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to bicycle designers, industrial designers, vehicle designers and bicycle brands from all countries. Entries typically include mountain bikes, road bikes, hybrid bikes, cruiser bikes, folding bikes and electric bikes. Awarded bicycle designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/bicycle
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/177903
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/177903
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!177903
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/375369
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Eb001 Shared Electric Bicycle
- Function
- Shared Electric Bicycle
- Category
- Bicycle Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Automotive and Sports
- Colors
- Lavender, Dark Slate Gray, Light Gray, Dim Gray and Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Zhejiang Okai Vehicle Co.,Ltd
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #177903
Credits
- Team
- Jiang Tao Lu, Peng Hui Liu, Xue Jiao Ma and Cheng Chen
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- EB001, a shared ebike tailored for urban short distance travel, features an innovative side pull battery mechanism and a modular design, significantly enhancing battery replacement and maintenance efficiency. Integrated with GPS positioning, geo fencing, and IoT technology, it improves fleet turnover rates and optimizes vehicle dispatching, driving the development of green mobility toward intelligence and sustainability.
- Inspiration
- EB001 draws inspiration from a deep insight into urban riding experiences and a precise understanding of the brand’s identity. It features a low standover height and a wide step through structure, forming a sleek, arched frame. This not only ensures effortless mounting and dismounting and improved riding comfort, but also achieves a rational, modern, and highly recognizable visual presence.
- Research
- For traditional shared ebikes, battery replacement and maintenance are among the most time consuming and labor intensive processes. This usually results in delayed recharging and repair response, thereby reducing vehicle availability. To address this, EB001 redefines battery access and core component assembly. By replacing vertical lifting with horizontal extraction and adopting module replacement instead of full unit disassembly, it fundamentally optimizes management workflow.
- Challenge
- Improper vehicle parking and difficult vehicle location pose significant challenges. Considering that, EB001 integrates high precision positioning and geofencing technology, ensuring accurate positioning and organized parking management. A smart dispatching system, built on real time location and status data, automatically optimizes vehicle distribution and management across service areas, reducing manual patrols and unnecessary travel while improving operational efficiency.
- Realization and Technology
- The frame, constructed from recyclable 6061 aluminum alloy, offers outstanding impact resistance while remaining lightweight. Rubber tires feature exceptional wear resistance, complemented by a PU foam saddle, balancing riding comfort and lasting durability. The internal cable routing design maintains a clean, cohesive appearance while improving safety.
- Operation and Interaction
- A side pull battery mechanism revolutionizes battery replacement by shifting from traditional vertical lifting to horizontal extraction, enabling one handed battery replacement and boosting efficiency by 40 percent. A modular design allows core components to be replaced independently, cutting average maintenance time by 60 percent. A low standover height and a wide step through structure accommodate riders of different heights. The basket is designed with a cup holder for everyday convenience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in Hangzhou in March 2025. The product was launched in December 2025.
- Keywords
- Shared Ebike, Side Pull Battery Mechanism, Modular Design, Efficient Battery Replacement, Convenient Maintenance, Intelligent Operation and Maintenance, Green Mobility, Sustainable Design, Riding Comfort
