The LEVA-EU member and its renowned Pocket Rocket electric motorbike were recently featured on the Dutch TV programme Europe Connected.
The Europe Connected programme featured CEO of SOL Motors, Manuel Messmer, as it told the brand’s story and highlighted its electric mobility offering, with a focus on their LEV’s characteristics of compact, agile, quiet, and emission-free urban transport.
Manuel Messmer, who leads LEVA-EU member SOL Motors, joined Charging Stack, a prominent electric mobility podcast, to discuss the award-winning Pocket Rocket model and his vision for design, innovation, and the future of e-mobility.
Known for its bold minimalist design and cutting-edge engineering, SOL Motors has been redefining what urban mobility can look and feel like. With a vision being rooted in sustainability, innovation, and aesthetic precision, the brand continues to turn heads across the global light electric vehicle scene.
The interview covers Messmer’s perspective on topics including:
The journey of SOL Motors and how its Pocket Rocket was born
Why it has been described as “not quite a moped, not quite an e-bike”
How minimalist design meets the needs of the real world for rideability
Regulations shaping micromobility adoption across Europe
The future of light electric vehicles in urban transportation, and what is next for SOL Motors
From its beginnings in Stuttgart to becoming a renowned European brand in electric mobility that has won numerous design awards, SOL Motors exemplifies engineering excellence and design artistry in helping to shape the future of electric mobility.
The full episode with SOL Motor’s Founder and CEO can be watched on YouTube.
LEVA-EU member SOL Motors recently exhibited its sustainable transportation offering at the forward-thinking urban mobility event Micromobility Europe.
Micromobility Europe 2025 took place on June 17-18 in Berlin, Germany, and SOL Motors was there presenting its latest innovations at the show that showcases the latest developments in global urban mobility.
On its booth, the SOL Motors team was on hand to discuss urban design, technology and the future of clean transportation. A key highlight was SOL Motors’ micro electric vehicle which was on show, and available for test riding opportunities, giving visitors the chance to experience its bold design and performance for city commuting.
The LEVA EU member based in Böblingen, Germany, opened its doors for riders to explore its electric mobility offering.
SOL Motors invited the general public to experience its award-winning electric speed-pedelec bike, the Pocket Rocket, for its official test ride days on 16-17 May. Attendees had the opportunity to explore the design and engineering behind the Pocket Rocket series—known for its minimalist aesthetic, innovative V-frame construction, and high-efficiency rear hub motor that delivers immediate torque for an engaging ride.
Cycling enthusiasts were able to test two variants of the Pocket Rocket:
The Pocket Rocket: A nimble urban e-bike with a top speed of 45 km/h and a range of up to 108 km.
The Pocket Rocket S: A more powerful variant reaching speeds of up to 85 km/h, with a range of up to 68 km.
Both models feature a removable battery system, advanced braking technology, and have a lightweight yet robust design for smooth urban travel. More information about them can be accessed on SOL Motor’s website.
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.
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.
