Tag Archive: ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE

  1. DDG’s Intelectra e-cargo bike part of STIHL’s solutions for urban green care

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    Source: Top Agrar

    LEVA-EU member Dynamic Drives Giessen (DDG) sees their heavy-duty e-cargo bike, Intelectra, customised by gardening and agricultural tools specialist STIHL. The modular cargo bike provides a solid, capable mobility solution for garden landscapers and municipal teams working in urban environments.

    Part of the Mobile Green Care concept presented by STIHL Sweden, the vehicle enables urban garden professionals to move efficiently and sustainable through complex city environments.

    Advantages of e-cargo for urban micromobility

    • No driving licence required
    • Low running costs – no insurance, road tax, or MOT; minimal energy and maintenance costs
    • Zero emissions – reducing both exhaust and noise pollution
    • Direct site access – able to reach locations where larger vehicles cannot
    • Efficient range – ideal for short daily travel distances under 10 km
    • No entry permit needed – simplifying access to parks and restricted areas
    • Positive public perception – a cleaner, quieter, and more community-friendly way to work

    Specifics of the DDG Intelectra

    One highlight of the vehicle is its modular electric powertrain that requires less maintenance than traditional chain or gear systems.

    Key Intelectra specifications:

    • Payload: up to 400 kg
    • Dimensions (L/W/H): 313 / 98 / 106 cm (180 cm with body)
    • Range: approx. 100 km
    • Charging time: 1.5 hours
    • Top speed: 25 km/h
    • Climbing ability: up to 15% gradient, fully loaded
    • Reverse gear included for easier manoeuvring

    This flexible design integrates weather protection, modular storage systems, and adaptable attachments, making it suitable for a variety of urban maintenance and logistics tasks.

  2. Austria funds e-mobility for private individuals

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    Source: Klima- und Energiefonds

    Austria’s Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI) is releasing additional funding to support private individuals in transitioning to electric mobility, with up to €1,800 available for the purchase of new electric mopeds and motorcycles, and the cost of installing charging infrastructure also offset.

    The funding comes under the “E-Mobility for Private Individuals” program, which is is part of BMIMI’S “eMove Austria” initiative, which aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of Austria’s transport system.

    The submission period for the funding is open while funds are available and will close on 31 March 2026. Full details of the scheme are outlined here, and the headline details are that:

    • New L1e class vehicles (electric mopeds) are eligible for funding of €600
    • New L3e A1 class vehicles (electric motorcycles with less than 11kW of power) are eligible for funding of €1,200
    • New L3e A2 & A3 class vehicles (electric motorcycles with more than 11kW of power) are eligible for funding of €1,800
    • Wallbox charging for a single- or two-family house is eligible for funding of €400
    • Single-system wallbox charging in an apartment building is eligible for funding of €800
    • A community charging system in an apartment building is eligible for funding of €1,500

    Submissions for two-wheeler funding can be placed here, and for charging infrastructure here.

  3. A great potential for e-motorcycle growth in Brazil

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    Source: Electrek

    Brazil’s motorcycle market is showing signs of a shift towards greater adoption of electric models, with factors including the expansion of charging and battery swapping infrastructure helping to support a significant transformation in the country’s transportation sector.

    Brazil has a strong motorcycle market, with figures for 2024 showing approximately 1.9 million units sold. Historically the uptake of electric models among the overall sales has been relatively modest, but figures published for the first quarter of 2024 revealed a 105% increase in the sales of electric motorcycles compared to the previous year. 3,452 units were sold, compared to 1,686 in the same period in 2023.

    Brands such as VMoto have become popular, with urban electric motorcycles designed to give commuters and utility riders long ranges. Battery-swapping start-up Vammo, headquartered in São Paulo, reported in February 2025 that it had achieved 1 million battery swaps in just over a year. It is reported to have saved its customers a total of US $1.3 million in fuel costs, as well as prevented the release of 3,050 tons of CO2 emissions. It is also worth noting that Brazil’s electricity infrastructure is predominantly green, with 90% of the grid comprising renewable sources.

    Brazil’s potential for electric motorcycle uptake has not gone unnoticed; Yamaha has announced a plan to launch and manufacture its Neo’s electric moped in Brazil, with production in Manaus.

  4. Electric motorcycle usage increasing among public service fleets

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    Source: THE PACK

    In numerous countries, the police, military, roadside assistance and emergency services are increasingly using electric motorbikes, thanks to their advanced technologies, practical and environmental benefits.

    As many cities are increasingly pushing for sustainable transportation usage, and with battery technology becoming more advanced, it is expected that electric motorcycles will become a more regular part of public service fleets.

    Police

    In 2021, the Belgian municipality of Brussels-Hoofdstad-Elsene’s police received their first fleet of fully electric police mopeds, believed to be mostly for enabling its traffic police to achieve smooth and swift city travel for controlling crowds or closing streets.

    Over in Spain, The Mossos d’Esquadra, the regional police force of Catalonia, has had electric motorcycles deployed in Barcelona, Mataró and Tarragona. And in Italy, the Piacenza local police have also added two electric motorbikes to their fleet.

    Roadside assistance

    In crowded cities, electric motorcycles, as well as e-bikes, are being increasingly used for swift assistance in the Netherlands by the ANWB and similar services to quickly and sustainably reach vehicles to deliver prompt assistance.

    Emergency services

    In the UK, SERV Blood Bikes, a charitable organisation that provides an out-of-hours hospital courier service, acquired electric motorcycle models for their fleet to help their objective of reducing their carbon footprint while still speedily and efficiently making urgent deliveries to hospitals in Surrey and London.

    Military

    Advanced electric motorcycle models have also been used to boost military operational assistance, with models undergoing extensive testing for superior performance by NATO, the US Navy and the Belgian military.

    More examples of electric motorcycles optimising public service functions can be found on THE PACK’s website.

  5. SOL Motors’ i-Mobility fair highlights

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    Source: SOL Motors

    Recently LEVA-EU member SOL Motors exhibited at the i-Mobility trade show in Stuttgart, Germany, which focuses on intelligent mobility innovations to aid urban planning and transportation for the future. The brand showcased its e-mobility solutions and received a visit from the Minister of Transport from Baden-Württemberg.

    At i-Mobility 2025, SOL Motors discussed its sustainable transportation offering with visitors, and also provided test rides for its distinctive Pocket Rocket e-motorcycle, demonstrating its lightweight technology, sleek design and powerful speed.

    Special visit from Baden-Württemberg Minister of Transport

    SOL Motors headquarters and the i-Mobility fair are based in the city of Stuttgart, which is located in Baden-Württemberg, a German state that has implemented a set of ambitious sustainable mobility initiatives. The region’s transport minister, Winfried Hermann visited SOL Motors’ booth to discuss the future of sustainable mobility and how the brand’s innovative solutions can help shape it.

    Home to eleven million citizens, the Baden-Württemberg government has implemented its Climate and Mobility Concept as its regional Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP). It includes schemes to improve cycling, electric mobility and public transport, as well as reduce car usage for improved carbon neutrality. Specifically for cycling, the state is aiming for it to be a leading transportation mode, with the target of one in two trips to be made by walking or cycling by 2030.

    A successful i-mobility show

    SOL Motors has been proud to take part in shows like i-Mobility as the momentum of sustainable two-wheeled mobility expands, and looks forward to another exciting season ahead. For the region of Baden-Württemberg itself, it is a fitting time for it to host shows like i-Mobility to promote the numerous benefits of smart and sustainable transportation to citizens, as it sets out to achieve its ambitious 2030 mobility targets.

  6. SOL Motors to exhibit at i-Mobility

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    Source: SOL Motors

    The LEVA EU member will be at Messe Stuttgart for the intelligent mobility event from April 24-27.

    The German electric motorcycle brand will be at the prestigious i-Mobility trade fair to showcase its sustainable mobility offering.

    Its team invites attendees to Hall 5, Stand 5E72 to learn how SOL Motors’ sustainable and connected transport solutions are redefining urban mobility, with test riding opportunities for visitors to discover the sleek design and lightweight technology of speedy e-motorcycle innovation, Pocket Rocket.

    Tickets for i-Mobility can be obtained here, and more information on SOL Motors can be found here.

  7. UK’s electric motorcycle industry welcomes retention of £500 plug-in grant

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    Source: MCN

    On February 25, the UK government announced the roll-out of £120 million of additional funding to help speed up electric vehicle uptake, including the retention of a £500 grant against new electric motorcycles.

    The funding is part of a larger scheme to support the shift towards zero-emissions transport before the planned phase-out of internal combustion engine (ICE) car and van sales by 2030. However, many in the motorcycle industry are concerned about the lack of certainty around any planned phase-out for ICE two-wheelers.

    “It is really important that the inertia and uncertainty that’s regarding our role in transport across policy currently is ended,” said Neil Fletcher, Chair of the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) during its annual Industry Conference in February.

    The MCIA’s figures show that registrations of electric motorbikes were down by 15.9% across February 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, with just 299 registered in the first two months of the year. This is despite a plug-in grant which means that battery-powered motorcycles priced up to £10,000 are eligible for 35% off, up to a maximum value of £500, and mopeds up to the value of £150.

    Co-founder of electric motorbike brand Maeving Motorcycles, Will Stirrup, spoke to MCN: “For me, really, the key thing is missed opportunity. Getting more people onto electric two wheelers in urban environments [would be] significantly more environmentally friendly from a carbon production perspective than an electric car – just because of the smaller batteries.”

    He continued, “More Government support would be really helpful in increasing uptake, but the products should speak for themselves. The attitude of most major motorcycle companies going ‘the technology is too far away’ well who’s going to change that? That needs to be you. We look at 2030 and absolutely plan on having a product that is equivalent or superior to an internal combustion engine, high-power bike, and we’re tiny.”

    Dale Robinson, the UK Country Manager of US electric motorbike brand Zero Motorcycles, urged for more commitment from the government, claiming a lack of fixed phase-out dates and a previous scaling back of subsidies has sent out the wrong message. “We can go back to December 2021 when the Government announced that the £1500 subsidy for premium electric motorcycles was about to disappear, and we can chart the slowdown of sales from that point. The reason for it isn’t just affordability, it was more to do with the message that it sent – as it contradicted the fact that electric was the future.” From his viewpoint as a representative of a more premium brand that would not be eligible for the plug-in grant, he added that he would like to see electric motorbikes more readily available on company salary sacrifice schemes.

    Increased charging costs of electric motorcycles were highlighted by Alec Sharp, Director of dealership English Electric Motor Co. “If they could charge up out and about at what they used to be able to – which was about a third of the cost – that would make a big difference for a lot of people.”

  8. Rwanda to ban registration of petrol motorcycles for use as taxis

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    Source: The Heritage Times

    Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, announced the ban which aims “to promote the use of cleaner, more efficient energy and reduce gas emissions“.

    Rwanda has announced plans to discontinue the registration of petrol-powered motorbike taxis starting next year, as part of its efforts to transition to electric vehicles (EVs). According to Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore, the initiative aims to promote cleaner energy use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

    This policy will apply specifically to motorbike taxis operating in Kigali, where they are a primary mode of public transportation. Rwanda has introduced various incentives to encourage electrification, such as reduced electricity costs for charging, and tax exemptions for battery manufacturers.

    Government estimates indicate that the country has approximately 110,000 motorbikes, of which 70,000 are used as taxis, including 30,000 in Kigali.

    Eve Kayiranga, manager of SAFI Universal Link, a Rwandan company specialising in electric bikes, described the move as a “significant step forward for a greener city.” She highlighted its role in reducing emissions and supporting the development of e-mobility infrastructure.

    Drivers have also expressed support for the shift to electric motorbikes. Alfonse Mbarabuceye, 32, reported a 50% increase in his daily income since transitioning from a petrol-powered bike in 2022. “It has significantly reduced the cost of maintaining the bike, as all I have to do now is change its battery once or twice a day,” he noted.

    According to the UN Environment Programme, transportation is the fastest-growing source of global greenhouse gas emissions and is projected to contribute over 30% of future emissions. It is also a major source of short-lived climate pollutants.

    Rwanda has set ambitious goals for its electrification strategy, aiming to have 20% of buses, 30% of motorcycles, and 8% of cars powered by electricity by 2030. These efforts are part of the country’s broader objective to achieve carbon neutrality.

  9. How solid-state batteries could boost electric motorcycle uptake

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    Source: RideApart

    RideApart considers solid-state battery technology may be essential for electric motorcycles to really take off

    Electric motorcycles have a plethora of environmental benefits, including contributing to a healthier planet for future generations, and practical advantages, such as enjoying the wind while riding, and much more. Despite these real and tangible benefits, one major obstacle to the widespread adoption of electric motorcycles has been range.

    While range concerns are a common criticism of electric vehicles (EVs) in general, the issue is even more pronounced for electric motorcycles. Unlike electric cars, trucks, or SUVs, electric motorcycles can’t accommodate large batteries. These bikes are designed to be compact, and when manufacturers try to fit a large battery into a motorcycle, the result is a heavy bike with limited range. Even the most advanced models, like the Zero DSR/X, can’t offer more than 120 miles per charge in real-world conditions.

    Currently, electric motorcycles are most practical for short commutes or as dirt bikes, like the Stark Varg and upcoming Dust.Moto. However, both city motorcycles and off-road models face challenges. City bikes often encounter inadequate charging infrastructure or chargers that are incompatible with their systems, and early adopters may find their EV motorcycles banned from parking garages due to fire safety concerns.

    Some argue that electric motorcycles won’t be viable for most riders until solid-state batteries are developed and widely adopted. Solid-state batteries, already used in personal electronics, offer incredible energy density in a small package, making them highly sought after by electric vehicle manufacturers. If companies can produce smaller, lighter battery packs with similar or better mileage per charge, it could revolutionize EV design, engineering, and manufacturing costs.

    For motorcycle manufacturers, solid-state batteries would enable the creation of electric motorcycles with a range comparable to their internal combustion counterparts. Though some argue that the average commute is under 40 miles and range isn’t an issue, motorcycles are often used for long rides and adventures. The anxiety of running out of battery on the open road isn’t conducive to fun riding.

    The potential of solid-state batteries lies in enabling longer rides. Samsung recently showcased a 600-mile solid-state battery for cars, hopefully, this technology will eventually trickle down to motorcycles, offering a true 200-mile battery with faster charging times, all without adding extra weight. This would enhance every aspect of the electric motorcycle experience.