What Doctibike does

Doctibike is a French e-mobility battery specialist headquartered in Villeurbanne, near Lyon, operating since 2013–2014 as a direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer of replacement batteries, chargers, displays, motors, controllers, and spare parts for electric bikes, scooters, and motorcycles. The company runs a PrestaShop-based online storefront localized into six European languages (French, German, English, Spanish, Italian, Dutch) and ships across Europe. Its defining capability is a battery refurbishing operation centered on a Lyon workshop that processes more than 20,000 battery units per year, supported by a proprietary in-house diagnostic instrument called the Doctibike Tester, and a recycling partnership with Screlec for end-of-life units. Cell inputs for refurbished packs come from Panasonic and LG.

The product portfolio spans new replacement batteries compatible with major OEM brands (Bosch, Yamaha, Shimano, Panasonic, Giant, Nakamura, Phylion, BMZ, Kalkhoff, Arcade, Gitane, Neomouv, TranzX, and others), refurbished second-life batteries sold at roughly a 10% discount with a two-year warranty, compatible chargers, and an extensive spare-parts catalog covering displays, motors, pedal sensors, battery locks, and cables. Service lines include professional battery diagnostics, a mail-in battery repair and reconditioning flow, and a battery buyback program that feeds cores back into the refurbishment loop. Pricing is transactional, with new batteries ranging from approximately €265 to €582+ and chargers from roughly €35 to €99, supported by installment payments via Alma and free shipping over €299.

Doctibike serves two customer segments: individual e-mobility owners seeking replacement or repair (primary) and a B2B "PRO" segment of bike shops, rental operators, and fleet managers with dedicated wholesale-style pricing. The company is privately held, employs 1–10 people, and raised approximately $1.09 million in January 2024 from Demeter and UI Investissement. It obtained ISO 14001:2015 environmental management certification from SOCOTEC in May 2026, holds the QualiRepar French repair-quality label, and carries a 9.6/10 customer rating from 1,099 verified reviews on Guaranteed Reviews, with media features in TF1, M6, France 2, BFM TV, Le Monde, Le Figaro, and Le Progrès.

Name

Doctibike

Legal name

Doctibike

Website

https://doctibike.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Doctibike is a French e-commerce specialist in electric mobility batteries, selling new and refurbished replacement batteries, chargers, and spare parts for e-bikes, scooters, and motorcycles across Europe, with an in-house refurbishing workshop processing over 20,000 units annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeurbanne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Battery Sales: Sale of new electric bike, scooter, and motorcycle batteries from major manufacturers and compatible alternatives. Revenue generated through one-time hardware purchases with 2-year warranty.
2. Refurbished Battery Sales: Sale of inspected, repaired, and restored second-hand batteries that provide same performance as new products at reduced prices, potentially with reduced capacity depending on grade.
3. Battery Diagnostics Service: Professional battery health assessment service where specialized technicians provide reliable reports on battery condition, enabling customers to make informed decisions about repair or replacement.
4. Battery Repair/Refurbishing Service: Technical service involving diagnosing, repairing, cleaning, and testing customer-owned batteries to extend their lifespan or restore original performance, requiring item to be sent to the Lyon workshop.
5. Chargers and Spare Parts: Sale of compatible chargers, displays, motors, controllers, and other spare parts for electric bikes and scooters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Doctibike is a French e-mobility battery specialist that sells new and refurbished batteries, chargers, and spare parts for electric bikes, scooters, and motorcycles through its multilingual e-commerce platform. The company also operates a Lyon-based workshop providing battery diagnostics, repair, and refurbishing services, supported by a battery buyback program and end-of-life recycling through Screlec.

Product overview

Doctibike is a French e-mobility battery specialist based in Lyon since 2014, operating primarily as an e-commerce platform built on PrestaShop. The company offers a portfolio of products and services centered on electric mobility batteries for bikes, scooters, and motorcycles. Core offerings include new replacement batteries, refurbished batteries, and a battery reconditioning service. The product line spans electric bike batteries (compatible with Bosch, Giant, Shimano, Yamaha, Panasonic, Phylion, and other major brands), electric scooter batteries (Xiaomi, E-Twow, Wispeed, Inokim), and 2-wheel electric vehicle batteries (Peugeot, Super Soco). Supporting products include compatible e-bike chargers and spare parts (displays, motors, controllers, sensors, locks, cables, and accessories). The company also provides battery diagnostics, repair/reconditioning services, and a battery buyback program. With over 20,000 units processed annually, the business combines new battery sales with circular economy services including refurbishment and end-of-life battery recycling through Screlec.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Bike Batteries (New)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,000 battery units processed annually
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ScreleccoreOthersPartnership with Screlec, a French battery recycling organization, for proper end-of-life battery disposal. When batteries cannot be refurbished, Doctibike ensures they are recycled through Screlec's certified recycling process, supporting environmental sustainability commitments and regulatory compliance.
• AlmaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPayment services partnership enabling customers to pay in multiple installments without fees. Alma integration allows flexible payment options, making higher-priced batteries more accessible to customers and potentially increasing average order value.
• PanasonicminorOthersCell supplier for battery refurbishing operations. High-quality Panasonic cells are used as replacement components in refurbished batteries, ensuring consistent performance and safety standards.
• LG (LG Energy Solution)minorOthersCell supplier for battery refurbishing operations. High-quality LG cells are used as replacement components in refurbished batteries, providing alternative to Panasonic cells for various battery configurations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch eBike Systems: Bosch is the dominant OEM supplier of e-bike drive systems and batteries in Europe. It is directly comparable to Doctibike because Doctibike's largest catalog and service volume centers on Bosch-compatible batteries, chargers, and components.
• Shimano Steps: Shimano is a major OEM of e-bike drivetrains and integrated battery systems. Shimano Steps is comparable to Doctibike because Doctibike explicitly stocks and refurbishes Shimano-compatible batteries and components as a core part of its catalog.
• Yamaha Power Assist Bicycles: Yamaha is a long-standing OEM of e-bike drive units and battery packs. Yamaha is comparable to Doctibike because Yamaha-compatible battery replacement is among Doctibike's stated core offerings for both B2C and PRO customers.
• Decathlon: Decathlon is a major sporting goods retailer with proprietary e-bike brands (B'twin, Elops, Riverside). Decathlon is comparable to Doctibike because it is a direct retail channel for e-bike batteries, chargers, and spare parts to the same French consumer base.
• BMZ Group: BMZ is a German manufacturer of lithium-ion battery systems serving e-bike OEMs and the replacement market. BMZ is comparable to Doctibike because BMZ-branded packs appear in Doctibike's compatibility catalog and both companies supply replacement batteries to European e-bike customers.

Emerging players

• Bafang: Bafang is a Chinese manufacturer of e-bike motors, batteries, and complete drive systems. Bafang is comparable to Doctibike because it competes in the same e-mobility battery and motor aftermarket that Doctibike serves, with significant overlap in mid-market e-bike components.
• Upway: Upway is a French-founded marketplace for refurbished e-bikes with pan-European operations. Upway is comparable to Doctibike because both operate a circular-economy model around e-bike batteries and refurbished powertrains, addressing the same sustainability-conscious consumer segment.
• Bike-energy: Bike-energy is a European specialist in e-bike battery diagnostics and second-life battery management. Bike-energy is comparable to Doctibike because both operate diagnostic and refurbishment workflows for used e-bike batteries and serve B2B/bike-shop channels.
• Cowboy: Cowboy is a Belgian premium connected e-bike brand with its own service network across Europe. Cowboy is comparable to Doctibike as a European e-bike brand whose customers form a potential demand pool for third-party battery replacement and refurbishing services.

Regional players

• Alltricks: Alltricks is a French online cycling and e-bike retailer with broad components, accessories, and bike offerings. Alltricks is comparable to Doctibike because it sells compatible e-bike batteries, chargers, and spare parts to French consumers through a direct e-commerce channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/doctibike

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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