Electric motorcycles follow lead of Tesla
Electric sports cars like the Tesla Roadster and Dodge EV are blazing a trail for high performance electric motorcycles.
Quantya SA was formed in Switzerland to create a range of high-performance and efficient electric motorcycles, which includes a fully electric enduro model called the Strada. The bike’s top speed is limited to 43mph, but the level of is described as on a par with petrol-powered 250cc models.
A spokesperson for the Environmental Transport Association (ETA) said: “The Tesla and the Quantya Strada are expensive compared with their petrol counterparts, but these are early days for mass-produced electric cars and bikes – the price of these green vehicles should eventually drop in price.”
Electric motorcycle performance
| Quantya Strada | Quantya Strada electric off-road motorcycle performance at a glance |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 43mph |
| Battery duration | 30-120 minutes depending on usage |
| 0-43mph time | 2 seconds |
| Recharge time | 2 hours |
| Watch the Strada in action | |
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The ETA is a not-for-profit organisation providing motorists and cyclists with green breakdown cover, including a specialised service for electric cars and motorcycles.
