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30 years KYBURZ Switzerland AG

Martin Kyburz personally guides you through the eventful history of the Zurich e-pioneer. Every week, this section features a story on an interesting chapter from the past 30 years of the company's history.

We get competition

A new neighbour has moved into the area: Lukas Jenni. Read the article to find out how he became a KYBURZ salesman.

We get competition

A CLASSIC vehicle goes missing after the move from Niederhasli to Freienstein and suddenly there is a competing product.

Martin the salesman

In sales, Martin has to do it himself - find out how a book helps him in this article.

Moving to Freienstein

The move to Freienstein is imminent, a new salesman is hired and Martin meets an elderly gentleman called Schürmann.

Looking for a new workshop

How a ready-made lease is not signed and instead a handshake settles the move to Freienstein.

Visit to a trade fair organised by Michelin

And once again we are going to a trade fair. This time to France. All expectations are exceeded.

Leukerbad we are coming

A new rental location for the CLASSIC vehicles is being built in Leukerbad. We take off - and crash again!

Delivery of the solar ice cream "BB" to Basel

Another trade fair is coming up and the first solar ice cream "Babybuggy" for the Frisco company has to be delivered to Basel.

Martin the Accountant

The accountant from KYBURZ Ing. office quits in 1996 and Martin has to get behind the books himself until his rescue is near...

Success is on the way - finally!

How Martin Kyburz had the most beautiful stand at the Geneva Motor Show and much more.

Solar ice cream is finished at the last second

Martin Kyburz develops the power steering for solar ice at the last second

Fire and rebuild

After the workshop burnt down, Martin lost time and money, how did he get his act together?

Tour de Sol 93

In 1993, Martin entered into new partnerships and took fourth place in the Tour de Sol 93.

Participation in other solar mobile races

Another participation in a solar car race with the Cheetah. Read more about the race in the article.

What next? An old schoolmate helps

There I was with my plans for a senior vehicle, also with a possible buyer.

The CLASSIC is created

Vehicles for senior citizens are a market niche that did not exist in Switzerland at the time. You can read here how Martin fills this gap in the market.

The workshop in Stall

At the end of 1993 Martin Kyburz met Hans Wepfer and a great collaboration began.

The Golfmobile for the father-in-law

In the summer of 1993, Martin Kyburz made a Golfmobile, VIP 1, for his then father-in-law.

Craft sheet for independence

At the end of 1992 and the beginning of 1993, Martin Kyburz becomes self-employed with a few detours.

Kassel - Berlin

Martin Kyburz takes part in a race through the former GDR to West Berlin in autumn 1992.

Tour de Sol 92

The Tour de Sol 1992 participants, one big family. A grandiose experience with the Cheetah electric vehicle.

Road registration of the Cheetah

From registration in the Tour de Sol to road registration in 1992

Cheetah takes off

How Cheetah went from an idea to a vehicle in 1991.

The beginnings

Martin Kyburz's first vehicles 1985 - 1990