Former CAKE team unveils ReBake Abler modular electric motorcycle at EICMA 2026
By Eve
Swedish startup ReBake Motors, led by founder and CEO Karl Ytterborn, who spent eight years at CAKE from 2016 to 2024, showed its first electric vehicle at EICMA 2026 in Milan. The Abler uses a 42mm aluminium tube frame as a mounting system for cargo accessories, in two versions: the Abler45 EU moped (45 km/h, 4 kW nominal, 5.12 kW peak) from €3,990 including VAT, and the Abler80 A1 light motorcycle (over 80 km/h, 6.14 kW nominal, 7.68 kW peak) at €4,990. The launch was reported in coverage noting that CAKE collapsed after failing to secure further funding.
Why it matters
A new low cost entrant in light electric utility vehicles adds to the competitive map for urban delivery and small fleet use. CPOs and fleet charging planners should note the growing range of small, affordable electric vehicles that may add demand for low power charging at depots and kerbside.
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- Original title
- “Former CAKE team is back in the kitchen with a new electric motorcycle”
- Published
- 3 November 2026
- Updated
- 4 November 2026
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- Electric Vehicles
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- CAKE
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