10 Best Electric Motorcycles In 2023

Electric motorcycles are slowly gaining traction, and these are the best options on the market today.

The age of electric vehicles is upon us, and the automotive industry has definitely followed suit. Not only are electric cars now more popular than ever before, electric motorcycles are slowly making a rise too. As such, there are plenty of options to choose from today, when it comes to picking an electric motorcycle.

Even Harley-Davidson branched off their electric motorcycle division into its own brand. While most electric motorcycles are best-suited for an urban lifestyle, catering to those who just need to commute every day, some electric bikes are taking the fight to gas-powered superbikes, offering more torque and performance than their liter-class competition. Electric motorbikes are poised to increase their share in the market as well as their popularity soon enough, and right now, these are the 10 best electric motorcycles available right now.

In order to present the most accurate data regarding specifications and pricing, we have compiled information from the official webpages of the electric motorcycle manufacturers.

American manufacturer Zero Motorcycles (formerly Electricross), developed this naked street electric motorcycle, the Zero S. Standard equipment on the Zero S includes Eco and Sport riding modes, and a dedicated mobile application always helps you stay on top of your riding stats and customization preferences. Additionally, the Zero S has a top speed of 98 mph.

Battery Pack

7.2 kWh

Range

89 miles (city)

Transmission

Clutchless

Horsepower

46 hp

Torque

78 lb-ft

Top Speed

98 mph

Curb Weight

313 lbs

According to Zero Motorcycles, a single cup of coffee is the time it would take for the Zero S to charge up to 30 miles worth of juice, and you could even charge this electric motorcycle from your standard household outlets.

Energica proudly calls the Energica Ego, their super electric motorcycle, "the highest performing electric motorcycle in the world". Giving gas-powered liter-class superbikes a run for their money, the Energica Ego makes a whopping 159 pound-feet of torque. The 145 mph top speed of the Energica Ego is simply bonkers, especially when you consider that the electric motorcycle offers a remarkable 260 miles of range, which is more than many commuter motorcycles offer.

Battery Pack

21.5 kWh

Range

260 miles

Transmission

Clutchless

Horsepower

145 hp

Torque

159 lb-ft

Top Speed

150 mph

Curb Weight

568 lbs

Even while the Ego itself is a fantastically impressive machine, it has special versions that manage to be even more impressive, like the Energica Ego+ RS or the Ego Tricolore.

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If you're a fan of cruiser motorcycles, moving over to electric bikes is especially problematic, since the feeling of riding an American cruiser motorcycle, shifting through gears is missing in battery-powered, clutch-less motorcycles. With a large 17.2 kWh battery pack, the T-Cruise Urban from Tacita is an electric motorcycle that allows you to take long road trips, all without sacrificing the feeling of gear-shifting, enjoying loads of torque at low revs.

Battery Pack

17.2 kWh

Range

130 miles

Transmission

5-Speed

Horsepower

60 hp

Torque

74 lb-ft

In fact, the 5-speed gearbox of the Tacita T-Cruise Urban isn't just a gimmick, but actually helps the battery remain cooler, reducing the electric consumption of the motor. As such, you could definitely use this electric cruiser as a daily ride, and even take it out for long rides on the weekends, enjoying the American cruiser motorcycle experience without a carbon footprint.

Energica certainly has a lot of heritage and credibility in the electric motorcycle space, and with their Experia motorcycle, they have presented a fantastic electric tourer. A 176-mile combined electric range helps the Energica Experia remain a competent tourer.

Battery Pack

22.5 kWh

Range

176 miles (combined)

Transmission

Automatic (CVT)

Horsepower

101 hp

Torque

85 lb-ft

Top Speed

112 mph

Curb Weight

573 lbs

Energica states that the Experia is perhaps the only electric motorcycle built from the ground up for touring, with a focus on long-range and rider and passenger comfort. Furthermore, this touring motorcycle offers adjustable windscreens, and a total luggage capacity of almost 4 cu-ft.

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Harley-Davidson's electric motorcycle had received a lot of popularity when it became available to the public in 2019. Sadly, it also received a lot of criticisms for its $30,000 price tag, which alienated the environmentally-conscious millennial target group for the American motorcycle manufacturer. It's still one badass electric motorcycle, though.

Battery Pack

15.4 kWh

Range

95 miles (combined)

Transmission

Clutchless

Horsepower

100 hp

Torque

86 lb-ft

Top Speed

110 mph

Curb Weight

562 lbs

In 2021, Harley-Davidson made Livewire its own subsidiary, and today, the Livewire ONE is available for $22,799. Making a 100 horsepower with 86 pound-feet of torque, the Livewire ONE has a top speed of 110 mph. To call the Livewire ONE an electric Harley-Davidson wouldn't be entirely wrong, but the brand now has its own identity, one that it is trying to cement.

Lightning Motors is quite proud of the top speed they were able to achieve with their electric superbike, the LS-218. So much so that this electric motorcycle is named after its top speed itself. One of the fastest and most powerful electric motorcycles, the Lightning LS-218 makes 244 horsepower with 220 lb-ft of torque.

Battery Pack

28 kWh

Range

335 miles

Transmission

Direct-Drive

Horsepower

244 hp

Torque

220 lb-ft

Top Speed

218 mph

Curb Weight

495 lbs

In fact, the Lightning LS-218 has a fantastic 335-mile range (if you opt for the largest 28 kWh battery pack). Other battery options include a 255-mile 20 kWh battery, and a 188-mile 15 kWh battery as well. A truly super electric motorcycle, the LS-218 leaves you thoroughly impressed.

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The second electric motorcycle to come from Livewire, the electric Harley-Davidson subsidiary, the Livewire S2 Del Mar is a cheaper alternative. This Livewire electric motorcycle costs $15,499, which is significantly less than the ONE.

Battery Pack

10.5 kWh

Range

86 miles

Transmission

Clutchless

Horsepower

84 hp

Torque

194 lb-ft

Top Speed

103 mph

Curb Weight

436 lbs

A nimble and agile electric bike for the city, the S2 Del Mar offers 113 miles of range in an urban environment. Capable of going from 0 to 60 mph in just 3 seconds, the S2 Del Mar is a highly impressive EV bike, with the star of the show being its 194 lb-ft of torque. With that sort of performance, we're as impressed as the S2 Del Mar is fast.

The 271 miles of range on the Arc Vector is the second-most impressive thing about this electric motorcycle, according to us. The first, of course, is the bike's breathtakingly futuristic and powerful look.

Battery Pack

16.8 kWh

Range

271 miles

Transmission

Clutchless

Horsepower

117 hp

Torque

109 lb-ft

Top Speed

125 mph

Curb Weight

530 lbs

Plus, the Vector only takes about 40 minutes to charge up fully, and with a top speed of 125 mph, the Arc Vector can shoot from 0 to 60 in just 3.2 seconds. Sadly, the $100,000-plus price tag is a bit of a deterrent, to say the very least.

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Electric dirt bikes aren't too common in the market today, but Zero Motorcycles has an impressive lineup of dual sports in their stable. Our favorite is the Zero FX, the electric dirt bike, which, with 78 lb-ft of torque on offer, is perfectly composed when you take it off the tarmac to go exploring dirt trails.

Battery Pack

7.2 kWh

Range

69 miles (combined)

Transmission

Clutchless Direct-Drive

Horsepower

46 hp

Torque

78 lb-ft

Top Speed

85 mph

Curb Weight

289 lbs

With this electric dirt bike from Zero Motorcycles, you won't have to worry about oil changes, dirt or dust-clogged filters, all with the durability of a dirt bike.

The Sondors Metacycle is an incredibly popular motorcycle, and in a market full of expensive electric motorcycles, the Sondors Metacycle costs $6,500, offering a fantastic EV motorcycle deal. The perfect electric urban motorcycle, the Sondors Metacycle makes life easier.

Battery Pack

4 kWh

Range

60 miles

Transmission

Clutchless

Horsepower

20 hp

Torque

130 lb-ft

Top Speed

80 mph

Curb Weight

300 lbs

The unique visual style of the Sondors Metacycle aside, the bike offers up to 60 miles of electric range, which is enough to cover the average commute. Plus, the fast charging speeds of the Metacycle make it a breeze to own in a hectic city-based lifestyle.

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If it has wheels and an engine, Samarveer Singh is going to be obsessed with it. He is a budding Indian motorcycle racer, competing at the national level in his country in his very first year, chasing his dream around every corner of the racetrack. A touring enthusiast, Samarveer is forever stuck between the urge to constantly redline his bike, or save its clutch plates for longer.