eC01 City

Name: Peugeot Cycles eC01 City
Brand: Peugeot Cycles

e-city

Origin

The eC01 City launched in 2019 as the urban counterpart to the eT01 trekking line, and Peugeot added a premium Crossover variant in January 2021. The Crossover's 500 Wh Bosch Performance CX setup and wide 2.25" Schwalbe tires pushed the eC01 toward the edge of the urban/trekking boundary, while the standard D9 with 300 Wh kept a lower price point for straightforward city commuters.

Specifications

Frame: Aluminum 6061-T6; upright urban geometry; step-through option available (Crossover/Mixte variants). Standard D9 weighs 23.6 kg complete.
Weight: kg
Drivetrain: Standard D9: Shimano Alivio 1x9-speed, 38T chainring, 11-34T cassette. Crossover variant: Shimano Deore 1x10-speed
Brakes: Shimano MT201 hydraulic disc brakes (confirmed on D9 standard and Crossover builds)
Wheels: 700c aluminum rims (D9 standard); Crossover uses 650b / 700c depending on variant

The verdict

+Strengths

Shimano MT201 hydraulic brakes provide confident, modular stopping in wet urban conditions
Standard D9 build (23.6 kg, 300 Wh) is well-priced for a Bosch-equipped city e-bike with fenders and rack included
Crossover variant's wide tires and Performance CX motor meaningfully extend usable terrain beyond asphalt

−Weaknesses

D9 standard's 300 Wh battery is modest — real-world range of 32-50 km limits usefulness for longer daily commutes
At 23.6 kg the standard build is heavy to lift; step-through variants add further weight
Suntour NEX fork (47 mm travel) dampens road buzz but is not tuned for off-road riding