Simson mopeds are becoming electric: The Berlin start-up shows how!

Simson mopeds are becoming electric: The Berlin start-up shows how!

Imagine, the iconic Simson mopeds that once conquered the streets of the GDR now come in a new, environmentally friendly look! The Berlin start-up Second ride specializes in converting these classics to electric operation. Since 2020, the team has been pursuing the goal of saving these nostalgic vehicles and giving them a second career in the spirit of sustainability.

Thanks to innovative conversion kits - also known as retrofits - not only is history preserved, but also an active contribution to reducing CO₂ emissions. The conversion saves over 50% carbon dioxide compared to the production of new electric two-wheelers. With a range of up to 70 kilometers and a top speed of 60 km/h, the converted mopeds now offer sustainable mobility, without any local emissions.

Trust is good, control is better

Anyone who wants to tackle the conversion will find support in the Second Ride Community. The exchange with like-minded people ensures a lively dialogue about all aspects of the conversion. Bodo Jendreizik, who ordered a conversion kit over a year ago, emphasizes that the first-class instructions made installation easier. Thanks to the optimizations - including an adjustment to the battery appearance and the use of robust castings - he is completely satisfied with the result and is immediately planning to convert another Simson.

Another user, Harald Schmitt, is pleased about the uncomplicated processing of registration certificates for his vehicles and the smooth acceptance by DEKRA. For him it is clear: the project was worth it and the quality of the conversion kits is right.

For a sustainable future

But it's not just the conversion of Simson mopeds that makes a contribution to the environment. The federal government is pushing for a comprehensive circular economy in the vehicle sector kreiswirtschaft-deutschland.de described in detail. Manufacturers should be required to develop take-back concepts and promote the longevity and repairability of their products.

These initiatives aim to extend the lifespan of vehicles and components. Especially with regard to electric vehicles, concepts for the reuse and recycling of batteries must be further improved. The focus is on ensuring that the materials obtained remain in the European economy and that illegal exports are counteracted.

Overall, it shows that the trend towards electric mobility goes hand in hand with the idea of ​​sustainability. Bold initiatives like Second Ride's are a ray of hope in transforming our transport in an eco-friendly and efficient way.