10 Cheapest Electric Motorcycles You Can Buy In 2024
Until a few years ago, electric motors and mobility were used for either entertainment or medical reasons. But the efficiency of electric motors (nearly twice that of ICE engines) combined with the need to cut carbon emissions meant that they were destined to hit the mainstream at some point. That point has arrived, and electric vehicles have drawbacks, but it is relatively new tech and has about a century of research, development, and testing to catch up on.
That said, the rate at which electric tech is progressing in the automotive sector is truly mind-boggling.
You can have some truly stunning electric vehicles, including the most powerful American sports bike on the market[2]. What about the opposite end of the spectrum, you ask? Ultimately, the new tech needs to reach a larger audience, and that means a lower price.
With that in mind, we’re going to take a look at the 10 cheapest electric motorcycles[3] you can buy in 2024.
To ensure accuracy, the information compiled in this article was sourced from the respective manufacturers, as well as other authoritative sources. We’ve arranged them in order of increasing price to give things some order. We’ve left out scooters, e-bikes, and motorcycles that are more style than practical to keep it as close to a regular motorcycle as possible.
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10 Ryvid Outset
Price: £5,995
The Outset[6] is Ryvid’s second model and boasts a scrambler-type body style, but it still remains a city commuter at heart.
Think of it as the electric two-wheeler you should get if you regularly encounter bad roads, and you like to have a little fun over the weekends. The Outset has a removable battery pack with an onboard charger, which means you can charge it anywhere should you run out of juice. Interestingly, Anthem owners can swap out parts and build themselves an Outset.
Quite interesting, isn’t it?
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Engine Type |
Electric motor with reverse speed |
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Max Power |
10 HP continuous, 20 HP peak |
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Max Torque |
53 LB-FT |
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Battery Pack |
4.3 kWh, removable with onboard charger |
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Charge time (0-100%) |
3.5 hours (110V), 2 hours (220V) to 100% |
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Range |
70 Miles (Eco mode) |
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Price |
£5,995 |
9 Volcon Grunt Evo
Price: £5,999
Volcon
The Grunt is an offroad-specific two-wheeler from Volcon[8] that has been around for a while. In 2023, Volcon gave it an update and renamed it the Grunt Evo. This one gets a number of updates, including a 20 percent weight reduction, a progressive-rate rear spring from Walker Evans Racing with preload adjustment, and a dual battery setup that increases range and power output.
The second battery needs to be purchased as an accessory for an extra £300, though. Also unique to the Grunt Evo is the trailer hitch attachment – this two-wheeler is capable of towing up to 750 LBs. If you have a large farm or a pickup truck that you use to explore the great outdoors, the Grunt will add great value, because it will expand your horizons like nothing else – and it conforms to that old off-roading adage of treading lightly to the T.
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Engine Type |
Liquid-cooled AC induction electric motor |
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Max Power |
14.2/10.3 HP |
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Max Torque |
75 LB-FT |
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Battery Pack |
2.1 kWh, second battery available as accessory |
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Charge time (0-100%) |
4 hours per battery, only Level 1 available |
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Range |
60 Miles (Explorer mode, dual batteries) |
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Price |
£5,999 |
8 Ryvid Anthem
Price: £6,495
The Anthem[11] is Ryvid’s first product.
It shares a lot of parts with the Outset, like the featherlight 12-pound chassis. Also present are a few really interesting features like the adjustable ride height, which raises or lowers the seat even on the go for better comfort. The adjustable gear ratios that allow you better acceleration in the city and a higher top speed on the highway are quite nice, too.
Strangely though, it is priced £500 higher than the newer Outset.
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Engine Type |
Electric motor with reverse speed |
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Max Power |
10 HP continuous, 20 HP peak |
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Max Torque |
53 LB-FT |
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Battery Pack |
4.3 kWh, removable with onboard charger |
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Charge time (0-100%) |
3.5 hours (110V), 2 hours (220V) to 100% |
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Range |
75 Miles (Eco mode), 50 Miles (Power Mode) |
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Price |
£6,495 |
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7 CSC RX1E
Price: £6,995
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CSC has a range of small to medium-displacement motorcycles[14] and electric scooters, and it also offers electric motorcycles now. In keeping with its range of ICE motorcycles that are heavy on the touring/dual-sport segments, the RX1E[15] is an electric motorcycle styled like a tourer and it comes complete with hard luggage.
This is a direct rival to the Anthem and offers slightly more – a little more power and torque, significantly more range and charge time, adjustable suspension (even at the front), and a price that is approximately £500 dearer. Unlike the Anthem, however, it isn’t built in the USA.
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Engine Type |
Electric motor with reverse speed, power modes |
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Max Power |
24.1 HP |
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Max Torque |
61.2 LB-FT |
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Battery Pack |
6.16 kWh |
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Charge time (0-100%) |
6 hours to 100% |
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Range |
112 Miles |
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Price |
£6,995 |
6 Kawasaki Z e-1
Price: £7,599
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Kawasaki’s first all-electric motorcycle[18] has the performance of a 125 cc gas-powered engine but is priced almost at the level of its 650s. It doesn’t make much sense, but Kawasaki has focused on giving the customer a motorcycle that looks and feels like a regular ICE-powered motorcycle.
There are a few unique points about the Z e-1 that it shares with the Ninja e-1[19]. What it doesn’t share with the Ninja is the fairing.
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Engine Type |
Brushless electric motor, air-cooled, power modes |
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Max Power |
6.7 HP @ 2,800 RPM rated / 12 HP @ 2,600-4,000 RPM max |
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Max Torque |
29.7 LB-FT @ 500 RPM |
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Battery Pack |
2 Li-ion batteries, 1.5 kWh each |
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Charge time (0-100%) |
3.7 hours to 100%, each battery |
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Range |
41 Miles (without e-boost) |
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Price |
£7,599 |
5 Kawasaki Ninja e-1
Price: £7,899
Kawasaki
The Ninja e-1[21] differs only cosmetically from the Z e-1, so the specs are exactly the same. The price is £400 higher for the extra real estate of the bodywork, we suppose.
You get the same features as the Z e-1, like Kawasaki’s ‘Ergo-fit’ adjustable handlebar and footpegs, and the dual battery pack packaged where the fuel tank usually is. This is interesting – a conscious choice to put 50 pounds high up on the motorcycle. You also get the ‘e-boost’ feature that boosts power and top speed temporarily but at the cost of reduced range.
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Engine Type |
Brushless electric motor, air-cooled, power modes |
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Max Power |
6.7 HP @ 2,800 RPM rated / 12 HP @ 2,600-4,000 RPM max |
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Max Torque |
29.7 LB-FT @ 500 RPM |
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Battery Pack |
2 Li-ion batteries, 1.5 kWh each |
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Charge time (0-100%) |
3.7 hours to 100%, each battery |
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Range |
41 Miles (without e-boost) |
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Price |
£7,899 |
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4 Zero FX/FXE
Price: £12,495
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We’re now talking serious money for serious performance.
The Zero FX and FXE[25] are twin motorcycles based on the same chassis. One is a road-biased motorcycle shod with Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires, while the other gets Pirelli Scorpion tires good for gravel as well. Showa fully adjustable suspension, Bosch switchable ABS, J.Juan brakes, and a chassis made of aircraft-grade aluminum tell you that this is a serious piece of kit.
The onboard charger can plug into any wall socket but takes a whole night to top up the battery, so an accessory charger is an additional cost if you want quicker charge times.
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Engine Type |
Z-Force 75-5 Radial Flux Motor (brushless electric motor) |
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Max Power |
46 HP @ 4,300 RPM |
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Max Torque |
78 LB-FT |
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Battery Pack |
Z-Force 7.2, 7.2 kWh |
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Charge time (0-100%) |
1.8 hours to 100% with max accessory charger |
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Range |
102 Miles (city) |
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Price |
£12,495 |
3 Energica EsseEsse9
Price: £15,350
Energica
Energica is another heavy hitter in the electric two-wheeler space. The EsseEsse9[27] is its retro-styled city commuter, but its calling card is its incredible 249-mile range on a single charge. It doesn’t do this by sacrificing performance; the most powerful version, the EsseEsse9+, can hit 60 MPH from a standstill in 2.8 seconds, The price you see here is of the older 2020 MY, though.
The company is clearing stocks, but given the range, it still is a great bargain. The seriousness of the performance is also reflected in the cycle parts: Marzocchi front forks, twin 330 mm Brembo floating discs with a radial 4-piston caliper each, and Bosch switchable ABS are all present.
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Engine Type |
Liquid-cooled EMCE electric motor with reverse |
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Max Power |
107 HP |
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Max Torque |
152.7 LB-FT |
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Battery Pack |
13.4 kWh Li-ion |
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Charge time (0-100%) |
4.16 miles/min with fast charge DCFC mode |
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Range |
249 Miles (city), 143 Miles (combined) |
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Price |
£15,350 |
2 Livewire S2 Del Mar
Price: £15,499
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The Livewire brand branched out from under the Harley-Davidson brand. The S2 Del Mar[30] is its entry-spec machine, but it has extremely rapid performance (zero to 60 MPH in around 3 seconds).
You get a number of features and quality components like a TFT color display with app connectivity, dual-channel ABS, a cast aluminum swingarm, Showa fully adjustable suspension with inverted front forks, and Brembo monobloc front brakes with a floating disc. It is also quite a lively handler if you’ll allow us the pun. The only downer is the range (just 86 miles with highway and street riding).
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Engine Type |
Electric motor |
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Max Power |
84 HP |
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Max Torque |
194 LB-FT |
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Battery Pack |
10.5 kWh |
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Charge time (0-100%) |
142 min to 100% with Level 2 charger |
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Range |
113 Miles (city), 86 Miles (combined) |
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Price |
£15,499 |
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1 Energica Eva 107
Price: £16,110
Energica
Look carefully, and you’ll notice that the Eva 107 isn’t present among the current Energica products, but the company is clearing stock from the 2020 MY range[33], which is why you can nab one at a good discount.
For the extra £800 over the EsseEsse9 above, you will get a stonking 145 horsepower driveline and a 3.5-hour quick charge time to 100 percent . You will still get nearly 250 miles out of a single charge, which is a lot more than any new model offers, which is why this is a bargain.
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Engine Type |
Liquid-cooled EMCE electric motor with reverse |
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Max Power |
145 HP |
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Max Torque |
148 LB-FT |
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Battery Pack |
13.4 kWh Li-ion |
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Charge time (0-100%) |
3.5 hours to 100% with Mode 2 or 3 charging |
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Range |
249 Miles (city), 143 Miles (combined) |
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Price |
£16,110 |
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