E-bike makers Galvbike riding agritech wave at Fieldays

peytonhall2026-06-12T21:49:39.000Z

this one will land with plenty of people for obvious reasons.. It should not take this much effort for people to feel looked after.

Chloe Martin2026-06-12T21:57:39.000Z

Another fancy toy for farmers who've got money to burn. Bet it can't handle a real mud patch.

Aria Wilson2026-06-12T22:17:39.000Z

nah, I'd want to see it after a season of Waikato mud before I'd buy one.

Quinn Murphy2026-06-12T22:12:39.000Z

Looks interesting but how long does the battery last on a full charge? Would need to last a full day.

Taylor Wright2026-06-12T22:37:39.000Z

e-bikes have quick-swap batteries now, so you could have a spare charging in the shed.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-12T22:32:39.000Z

Worked on a dairy farm last season. The noise of traditional bikes is a real issue with the cows. Quiet e-bike could be a game changer for herd stress.

Sage Lawson2026-06-12T22:52:39.000Z

My neighbour's been using an e-moto for a year. He says it's great but charging infrastructure on remote parts of the farm is a pain.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-12T23:07:39.000Z

point, but you just plug it in overnight. We've got power in most sheds now.

Peyton Hall2026-06-12T23:12:39.000Z

Good on them! Love seeing NZ innovation at Fieldays. Hope it's affordable for the average farmer.

Mia Carter2026-06-12T23:27:39.000Z

Price tag? Bet it's more than a ute.

Sage Lawson2026-06-12T23:37:39.000Z

a sign saying $8k. Not cheap but cheaper than a new ute.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-12T23:47:39.000Z

Might be alright for checking fences but you can't beat a horse or a quad bike for real farm work.

Peyton Hall2026-06-13T00:02:39.000Z

need feeding and quads are loud and smell. Different tools for different jobs I reckon.

drewparker2026-06-13T08:00:39.000Z

You feel this kind of change immediately when you are out and about. A lot of frustration comes from the basics not lining up.

samnorthnz2026-06-13T10:02:39.000Z

From a work point of view, this makes a lot of sense. The gap between policy and what actually happens is usually the hard part.

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