EPA1 by Teenage Engineering & Vässla

Urban mobility just got a design-forward makeover. Swedish creative powerhouse Teenage Engineering has partnered with micro-mobility brand Vässla to unveil the EPA1, a sleek, fully modular electric moped that takes personal transportation into the design-conscious future. Unveiled in June 2025, this isn't just a scooter. It’s a statement about how we move, what we need, and how design can meet both individuality and function.

A Name with a Nod to Nordic Culture

“EPA” stands for EPA tractor in Sweden—a term historically used for modified cars driven by teenagers in rural areas. The name EPA1 nods to this rebellious youth culture but reinterprets it for modern urban riders. Built for clean, quiet, and smart mobility, the EPA1 challenges the uniformity of today’s e-bikes and scooters with a new layer of expressive utility.

Designed to Be Changed

At first glance, the EPA1 feels minimal, but its beauty lies in its endless possibilities. Teenage Engineering has designed it to be modular and customisable—from frame attachments to colourways to the ability to mount bags, racks, or tech accessories. The underlying steel frame acts as a blank canvas. The goal is simple: no two EPA1s should look the same for long.

The top-mounted battery doubles as a design detail and can be easily swapped, giving it both a functional and visual presence. The lightweight frame, streamlined headlamp, and open structure make the EPA1 feel more like a lifestyle product than traditional urban transport.

Performance That Keeps It Real

With a top speed of 25 km/h (in line with European e-bike regulations), the EPA1 isn’t built to race, it’s built to roam. Perfect for city commutes, café stops, and spontaneous errands, it offers a 100 km range on a single charge, regenerative braking, and a removable battery system that simplifies recharging.

The ride position is relaxed, upright, and designed with comfort in mind. As laws around electric mobility continue to shift, the EPA1 stands ready, legally classified as a bicycle under EU law. No helmet, license, or insurance needed. Just ride.

A New Category of Object

Teenage Engineering calls it a “mobile object,” and that term fits perfectly. The EPA1 sits somewhere between a bike, a moped, and an industrial design piece. It carries the same ethos as their now-iconic OP-1 synthesiser or Field Desk—tools made with thought, intention, and a touch of provocation.

This isn’t just a product. It’s a rethink of what urban mobility could look like when creativity leads. In a sea of boring e-scooters and clunky bikes, the EPA1 moves with elegance, identity, and character.

Coming Soon

The EPA1 is expected to hit European markets in early 2026 with a price tag that positions it between premium e-bikes and low-end mopeds. But more than a price point, it offers a new blueprint for how mobility, product design, and personal expression can merge.

In the world of Niwwrd, where form follows meaning and good design elevates everyday life, the EPA1 fits right in.