Cowboy Cowboy 4
Premium urban electric bicycle · 2W · Launched 2022
EUR 2,990 - 3,490 (Europe) / GBP 2,690+ (UK)
≈ ₹2.50 L (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
70 km
Battery
0.36 kWh
Top speed
25 km/h
Charge
3.5 hr
Power
0.3 bhp
Seats
1
Available colors
Overview
Cowboy's flagship Belgian urban e-bike. Sold since 2022 — not officially sold globally. EUR 2,990 - 3,490 in Europe. 43 mi (70 km) range on removable 360 Wh battery. Belt-drive single-speed. Smartphone-as-display app integration. AirLock GPS theft alert.
Best for
European / UK urban commuters wanting minimalist design with anti-theft tech
Pros & cons
+Pros
- Removable battery — charge anywhere
- AirLock GPS theft alert + crash detection
- EUR 2,990 starting competitive premium
- Belt drive — low maintenance
−Cons
- Not sold globally
- 70 km range trails VanMoof S5
- Single-speed limits hill climbing
- App-dependent for full feature set
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Cowboy in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
App-dependent — software bugs occasionally limit features
Reported in earlier models — Cowboy has released fixes for newer batches.
PAS sensor occasionally drops on bumpy terrain
Reported in earlier models — Cowboy has released fixes for newer batches.
Battery cells need balancing every 6 months for full range
Reported in earlier models — Cowboy has released fixes for newer batches.
Charger pin corrosion in humid coastal cities
Reported in earlier models — Cowboy has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the Cowboy Cowboy 4 in United Kingdom
- 1Range: the 43 miles figure quoted in United Kingdom is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
- 2Charging: a 0.36 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network — this model does Not supported (AC only).
- 3Incentives: The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
- 4Climate: Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
- 5Fit: the Cowboy Cowboy 4 is well-suited to town and commuter driving — plan a rapid-charge stop for longer motorway journeys.
The Cowboy Cowboy 4 for United Kingdom buyers
What this electric car means in United Kingdom — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in United Kingdom
The Cowboy Cowboy 4 is rated at 43 miles on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
Charging
Plan around CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network. The 0.36 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
Climate & real-world range
Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current United Kingdom eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 0.36 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 70 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 3.5 hours |
| Fast charge | Not supported (AC only) |
| Battery warranty | 2 years / 50,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 25 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 0.3 bhp |
| Torque | 45 Nm |
| Motor type | Cowboy custom hub motor |
| Drive type | Single-speed belt drive |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 19 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | — |
| Boot space | — |
| Seating | 1 seats |
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EUR 2,990 - 3,490 (Europe) / GBP 2,690+ (UK)
Bottom line
The Cowboy Cowboy 4 scores 6.6/10 overall. Best suited for: European / UK urban commuters wanting minimalist design with anti-theft tech. Key strength: removable battery — charge anywhere. Main consideration: not sold globally.
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