ENVO plans heavier-duty MoonBike for utility and defense use

Burnaby-based ENVO Drive Systems is developing a next-generation MoonBike aimed at professional crews, harsh winter operations and defense customers, with release planned around winter 2028. The upgraded electric snow bike is designed to stay quiet and low-emission while adding more power, cargo support and modular components.

Why it matters: - ENVO is pushing MoonBike beyond recreation into utility, maintenance and defense work. - The move could expand electric snow mobility into jobs that usually depend on louder, higher-emission machines. - The new model is being positioned for harsh-weather operations, patrol, reconnaissance and transport.

What happened: - Burnaby-based ENVO Drive Systems announced development of a heavier-duty MoonBike for release around winter 2028. - The new model is aimed at professional crews, harsh-weather operations and defense customers. - ENVO says the utility version will keep the zero-carbon footprint, low-noise operation and low heat signature of the current MoonBike. - The company says the current MoonBike will remain in the lineup as a light, agile battery-powered snow vehicle for recreation and transport.

The details: - The utility version will have a larger seat and sled. - The new MoonBike will have double the motor power. - The design will add attachments for a wider range of professional work. - MoonBikes have already been deployed in 45 parks across more than 25 countries. - Since launch, 1,200 units have been deployed. - Avoriaz ski resort in France uses a fleet of six MoonBikes for resort operations and lift maintenance. - MoonBikes founder and mechanical engineer Nicolas Muron spent six years at Dassault Aviation in aircraft structural engineering before creating the brand. - ENVO acquired MoonBike in 2025, and Muron remains in charge of engineering and design. - Professional MoonBike customers have shown strong interest in the new utility models. - ENVO’s modular UPT platform will feed into the new MoonBike through upgraded batteries, interfaces, controllers and selected components. - ENVO says the shared-platform approach can make MoonBike more adaptable, feature-rich and lower-cost. - ENVO says the same technology could support future multi-track and specialty electric snow vehicles. - Logistics and customer support for the new MoonBike will run through ENVO’s operations in Vancouver, Los Angeles and Poland.

Between the lines: - ENVO is trying to turn MoonBike into a platform, not just a product. - The company is betting that modular components and shared manufacturing can help cut costs while expanding use cases. - Muron’s aircraft background fits the product’s emphasis on lightness, efficiency and structural engineering.

What's next: - ENVO plans to bring the heavier-duty MoonBike to market around winter 2028. - The company is refining the utility model with input from professional customers. - ENVO is also developing future utilitarian snow-mobility applications beyond the first next-generation model. - More information is available through the company’s announcement.*