If you’ve ever been on the Turnpike behind the guy with 17 bikes bouncing dangerously from his flimsy trunk-mounted bike rack you can appreciate this little folding electric bike. The VeloMini isn’t intended to replace full-sized electric bikes which are designed for traveling long distances; instead the manufacturer is marketing this as a portable travel bike to be used for short trips and in conjunction with other forms of transportation.

The VeloMini will take you 8 to 10 miles at speeds up to 12 mph. It folds to 18 inches tall and fits into its own carrying case. Its small size lets travelers take it on trips, bring it into hotel rooms, offices, or dorms where it can be charged and protected from theft. The little EV is powered by a Lithium-Ion battery incorporated into its anodized aluminum frame. You can pedal it like a bike; use the throttle like a moped; or turn on and the pedal assist mode to make pedaling easier.

The VeloMini’s new T-1 luggage/bike trailer converts in seconds from a bike trailer to luggage with wheels.  The VeloMini Electric Folding Bicycle costs $995 with case, strap, tool kit and charger. The VeloMini Lite Electric Folding Bicycle costs $499 with case, strap, and tool kit and the T-1 Luggage/bike trailer costs $319 with case, bike connector and flag.