CIXI Vigoz - Everything You Need to Know

December 8, 2025 BIKMAN TECH

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Are you tired of sitting passively in gridlock traffic, watching your health decline while your stress levels rise? Conversely, do you love cycling but dread the sweat, rain, and danger of sharing the road with heavy trucks? At BIKMAN TECH, we know this dilemma all too well. We are constantly searching for the "Goldilocks" solution that bridges the gap between the bicycle and the car. Enter the CIXI Vigoz, a vehicle that promises to revolutionize your commute by combining highway speeds with active physical engagement. In this comprehensive guide, we dive deep into this groundbreaking "active mobility" vehicle to help you decide if it is the future of your daily travel.

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1. Product Overview: Defining a New Category

The CIXI Vigoz is not quite a car, but it is certainly more than a bicycle. Officially classified as an L5e-A Motor Tricycle, it represents a bold new sector known as "Active Mobility." Unlike a standard e-bike, which is limited to low speeds and bike lanes, the Vigoz is a substantial, highway-legal vehicle. It allows you to pedal for your health while an electric powertrain handles the heavy lifting, propelling you at speeds that keep up with automotive traffic.

2. The Core Technology: PERS

The beating heart of the Vigoz is the Pedaling Energy Recovery System (PERS). During our analysis, we found that this vehicle has no mechanical chain, cassette, or derailleur. Instead, it uses a fully digital, "drive-by-wire" architecture. When you pedal, you are essentially spinning an electronic generator. The system interprets your effort as a request for speed and releases power from the battery to the rear wheel. This means you get the physical sensation of cycling—customizable via software resistance—without the mechanical maintenance of a greasy chain.

3. Performance and Speed

One of the most impressive aspects of the Vigoz is its capability. While most velomobiles struggle to hit 45 km/h (28 mph), the Vigoz boasts a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). This is a game-changer for suburban commuters. It means you can legally and safely enter highways and "autoroutes," allowing you to cover significant distances that would be impossible on a standard e-bike. The electric motor ensures that you can maintain this speed regardless of your own physical power output.

4. Battery Life and Range

Range anxiety is a thing of the past with the Vigoz. CIXI has equipped the vehicle with a massive 22 kWh battery pack. To put that in perspective, that is nearly four times the capacity of some heavy quadricycles like the Renault Twizy. This substantial energy store delivers a real-world range of approximately 160 km (100 miles). Whether you are commuting from the suburbs or running errands across the city, the Vigoz has the stamina to get you there and back on a single charge.

5. Design and Aerodynamics

The Vigoz features a striking "droplet" shape designed to slice through the air with minimal drag. The "tadpole" configuration—two wheels in the front and one at the back—provides excellent stability. Standing at 165 cm (65 inches) tall, it has a similar visual profile to a compact SUV. We appreciate this design choice because it places the driver’s eye line level with other traffic, solving the "invisibility" issue that plagues low-slung recumbent vehicles.

6. Driving Dynamics: Active Tilting

Cornering in a narrow vehicle can be unnerving, but CIXI has addressed this with an advanced Active Tilting System. The chassis can lean up to 25 degrees into a turn, mimicking the fluid motion of a motorcycle or an airplane banking. This not only makes the ride exhilarating but keeps the vehicle stable and planted at high speeds. The system has even passed the rigorous "Moose Test," ensuring it can handle sudden evasive maneuvers safely.

7. Interior Comfort and Ergonomics

Forget about arriving at work damp and windblown. The Vigoz features a fully enclosed "bubble" cabin complete with heating and air conditioning (HVAC). The driver sits in a comfortable semi-recumbent automotive seat, reducing strain on the back and wrists. Steering is managed by intuitive side-sticks, keeping the view forward completely unobstructed. There is even a tandem seat behind the driver, capable of carrying a passenger or extra cargo, making it a viable replacement for a second family car.

8. Safety Features

Safety is often the biggest barrier to cycling, but the Vigoz is built like a car. It features a crash-absorbing chassis structure with crumple zones to protect occupants. Inside, you are secured by a three-point seatbelt, which in many jurisdictions removes the requirement for a helmet. The vehicle's size, combined with motorcycle-grade lighting, ensures you have a commanding presence on the road.

9. Sustainability and Longevity

In a world of disposable tech, we admire CIXI's commitment to the circular economy. The Vigoz is designed for a target lifecycle of 15 years. It uses modular panels and is built for repairability rather than replacement. Because it is largely offered through a subscription model, the manufacturer is incentivized to keep the vehicle running perfectly for as long as possible, reducing waste and environmental impact.

10. Technical Specifications

Classification	L5e-A Motor Tricycle
Top Speed	120 km/h (75 mph)
Battery Capacity	22 kWh
Range	160 km (100 miles)
Weight	Approx. 550 kg (1,212 lbs)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	350 x 154 x 165 cm (138 x 61 x 65 in)
Seating	1 + 1 (Tandem)
Charging Time	6 hours (220V standard outlet)

11. Real-World Use Case

Who is the Vigoz actually for? It is perfectly positioned for the "peri-urban" commuter—someone living 15 to 40 km outside a city center. If you currently drive a car alone to work because the distance is too far to cycle, the Vigoz is your solution. It turns "dead time" in traffic into an active workout, logging your calories and keeping you fit, all while protecting you from the elements and getting you to the office on time.

Why the Vigoz Matters

The CIXI Vigoz is more than just a quirky concept; it is a serious engineering attempt to solve the problems of modern urban transport. By merging the health benefits of a bicycle with the speed and safety of an electric car, it offers a unique "third way" for commuters. If you are ready to ditch the sedentary lifestyle without sacrificing highway utility, the Vigoz might be the perfect fit for you.

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Stay tuned to BIKMAN TECH for more updates on this exciting vehicle. Let us know in the comments: would you trade your car for a highway-legal pedal vehicle?

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