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The VELION is the lastest created brand of Katanga which has more than 12 years of experience in the developments, production and sales of special bicycles. 

The development of the VELION started in 2021 under the working name VM45. For more information concerning the developments till summer 2023 read the updates


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R&D continued last year and an hydraulic arm to open the cover, a lock with key, a front mask on which lights are attached, an easy movably seat and the possibility to mount a Rohloff gearbox before the differential which allows the installation of any type of mid-drive motor, are now available.

R&D is now focussed on changes requested for the homologation process of the 45 km/h version. A pre-audit with TUV-SUD in Prague turned out very promising but there are still efforts to be done and some corrections to be made. The set-up we finally choose to develop for the 45 km/h homologated version consists of:

  • A PINION gearbox for the Human Power transmission.
  • A direct drive Motor of 2,2 kW Peak mounted just before the differential, with reverse drive.
  • A powerful Controller with plenty of in/outputs to collect all information and program the optimal motor behaviour.
  • A comfortable Battery pack offering huge in/out currents to climb slopes of 8% at maximal speed and sustainably regenerative braking at 1,5 kW.
  • An electric system with all securities and warning signals required for the category L6eA.
  • Hydraulic Disc-brakes on all 4 wheels.



We hope to advance well with these points in 2025 and be able to offer the homologated version of the VELION in the L6e-A of the Eu regulation 168/2013 with e-assist till 45 km/h for sale before end of 2026.



This is indeed a long process and as there is a certain demand for a Human Powered VELION offered as a bicycle without a motor or battery for DIYers who wish to mount themselves a motor we can offer a limited number of such a HP VELION already now. The HP VELION has a Rohloff gear hub before the differential. Instead of the crank-set a mid-drive motor can be installed. This is a simple, cheap and good solution for most terrains except for roads with steep and long descends as this motorisation does not allow regenerative braking. Also reverse drive is not possible with this solution. It is up to the buyer to check conformity with regulations in the country of use. If a motor of 250 W Nominal is installed and if it stops assisting above 25km/h this is in the EU still considered to be a bicycle. The sales price of the HP VELION is set at 12 600 EUR (incl. 21% VAT, EXW, without motor and battery, without the optional design foiling).



KATANGA will in the start-up phase only sell to customers who have some experience with velomobiles, are hands-on and have tested the VELION at the assembly site at Campvelo were testing facilities are ideal. Contact us if you have interest.