Category ceiling
6.4 HIP
This is the best score a product in this category can reach when the maker shares full data about
its materials, supply chain, repairs, and end-of-life. It is a target, not a product on sale today.
HIP Score
6.4/10
Standard
At category baseline (6.4)
Category ceiling: 6.4 HIP
Regenerative Index
-2.0
Extractive
At category average (-2.0)
Category ceiling RI: -2.0
Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
4.5
Why this score ▸
The product contains significant functional amounts of EU Critical Raw Materials, specifically lithium (4%), cobalt (2%), and neodymium (3%), which disqualifies it from the low scarcity bands. While the high recycled content (72%) and diverse supply chains provide some mitigation, the presence of these critical materials at non-trace weights limits the score to the 'Scarce' range.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The e-bike supply chain sources critical materials like cobalt from the DRC and rare earths from Australia/Chile, but benefits from a formal OECD due-diligence framework and verified alternative suppliers. While the DRC presents inherent political risk, the presence of a due-diligence program and diversification across multiple stable jurisdictions (Germany, EU, Australia) mitigates this to a moderate risk level.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The e-bike features a verified take-back scheme, compliant recycling labels, and disassembly via standard tools, placing it in the 'Well-Designed for Recovery' category. With 88% of materials entering practical recycling streams and design-for-disassembly confirmed, it exceeds the 60-80% threshold required for a score of 7-8.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The e-bike features standard screw fasteners and has a verified iFixit score of 8, indicating a design explicitly intended for repair. Key spare parts are available for 12 years, and a public service manual is provided, meeting the criteria for a product designed for repair.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer demonstrates verified good practice with an RBA audit completed, ISO 14001:2015 environmental certification, and ASI certification for aluminium sourcing. Manufacturing and assembly occur in Germany, an OECD jurisdiction with strong labour law enforcement, supported by a modern slavery statement and ILO compliance claims.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The e-bike achieves a high longevity score due to a 5-year warranty and a stated 15-year design life, exceeding the 10-year threshold for 'Designed for Life'. The IPX4 rating provides adequate splash resistance for outdoor use, and the modular design supports component-level repairability.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-2.0
Why this score ▸
The product scores in the Extractive band (-5 to -1) due to 72% recycled content combined with a verified take-back scheme and closed-loop programme. It is not Depleting because the recycled content exceeds 50% with a verified take-back, satisfying the minimum threshold for the Extractive band. While FSC-certified rubber and certified mining practices are present, the absence of Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) inputs or verified net-positive ecological outcomes prevents a score in the Restorative or Regenerative bands.
MSI 20% · SCR 18% · RC 18% · R 13% · SEI 8% · PL 8% · RI 15% = 100%
About the HIP Methodology ▸
Starting scores are low on purpose. We only count what we can confirm from public data,
so most products sit between 2 and 4 out of 10 before a maker shares their own evidence.
That gap between the starting score and what a product could reach is the whole point.
When a maker proves what their product is really made of, the score goes up.
The HIP Mark shows it has been checked.
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Consumer Summary
This e-bike earns an overall HIP Score of 6.4 out of 10, reflecting a balanced mix of durability and environmental responsibility. It achieves a Regenerative Index of -2.0, indicating that while it relies on new raw materials, it actively supports recycling through a verified take-back scheme and high recycled content.
What This Means For You
When shopping for an e-bike, look for models with long warranties and designs that are easy to repair, as these features significantly extend the product's life. You should also prioritize brands that offer verified take-back programs and use recycled materials, as these actions help close the loop on resource use.
Material Watch Points
- Lithium — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Cobalt — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Neodymium — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Cobalt sourced from DRC (OECD Category 6 risk)
- Due-diligence claimed but not third-party audited
Improvement Opportunities
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How this score was calculated
The HIP Score is a weighted average of seven dimensions measuring material
resilience, supply chain integrity, and end-of-life characteristics.
| Code |
Dimension |
Weight |
Score |
| MSI |
Material Scarcity Index |
0.20 |
4.5 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
6.0 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
8.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
8.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
8.0 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
9.0 / 10 |
| RI |
Regenerative Index |
0.15 |
-2.0 (raw) |
Regenerative Index note: RI scores on a unique scale of -10 to +10.
Before weighting, the raw score is normalised: RI normalised = (RI raw + 10) / 2.
This product's RI band is Extractive.
Weighted HIP Score: 6.4 / 10
· Methodology v1.5
Base weights shown. Some product types use category-specific weight profiles —
see full methodology for details.
Read the full methodology →
Data Sources
This rating draws on the following public sources:
USGS Mineral Resources Program (public domain) · EU Critical Raw Materials List 2023 (CC BY 4.0) · World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (CC BY 4.0)
All sources are public domain or published under open data licences.
Full source list →
About this rating:
HIP scores are based on public data and information the maker sent us at the date shown.
They show how well a product holds up over time — not a promise about safety or future supply.
Resourcehip is not liable for choices made based on these ratings.
Scope:
This is a verified product rating for Category Ceiling, assessed using manufacturer-submitted data and public category data.
Produced under Resourcehip Scoring Methodology 1.5 (CC BY-NC 4.0).
AI disclosure:
An AI model scored this rating on our own hardware — no data was sent to the cloud.
A human reviewer checked and approved it before it went live.
Model: qwen3.5:35b.
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Assessed: 2026-04-26 · Next review: 2027-04-26 · Methodology 1.5
