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Energica Italy

Energica. Italian electric, since 2014.

Founded in Modena 2014, spun out of CRP Group's race-engineering business. Made the MotoE one-make race series bikes from 2019. Italy's contribution to the electric motorcycle world. Filed for bankruptcy in October 2024; rescued by Singapore investors in 2025 and now in restructuring — currently focused on parts supply for existing owners rather than new sales. Note: this lineage uses 2014/2018/2022/2026 eras.

2014
Ego (founding model)
2018
Ego, Eva, EsseEsse9
2022
Experia (touring)
2026
Current lineup
Continual audits are underway to verify local pricing for every bike in every market. Apologies for any gaps you see while this is in progress.
2014 Founding · 2014
1996 Energica Ego

Energica Ego

Italian-built superbike, CCS DC fast charge
11.7kWh, race-derived chassis

Italian-built superbike, CCS DC fast charge
136 bhp
195
258
810
ABSTraction controlRide modesTFT dashRegen brakingConnected appCCS DC
Known issues
  • Ego (early) — battery cell balance drift — 2014-17
  • Charger module failure — 2014-17
  • Software bugs in early Cypher OS — 2014-17
~£23,000
£32,000
Rare in UK
2018 Mature · 2018
2006 Ego / Eva / EsseEsse9

Ego / Eva / EsseEsse9

Three-bike lineup
21.5kWh battery, refined electronics

Three-bike lineup
145 bhp
200
260
810
ABSTraction controlRide modesTFT dashRegen brakingConnected appCCS DC
Known issues
  • Ego/Eva/EsseEsse9 (2018-21) — software bugs largely fixed — 2018-21
  • Battery degradation faster than predicted in hot climates — 2018-21
  • Charger module rare failures — 2018-21
~£25,000
£30,000
£14–17k
2022 Adventure · 2022
2016 Energica Experia

Energica Experia

Adventure-tourer, 22.5kWh
First electric ADV-style bike

Adventure-tourer, 22.5kWh
102 bhp
115
260
864
ABSTraction controlRide modesTFT dashRegen brakingConnected appCCS DC
Known issues
  • Experia (adventure) — minor electrical glitches — 2022-24
  • Battery range falls short of claim in real-world riding — 2022-24
  • Generally well-built — Italian premium electric
~£25,000
£28,500
£20–22k
2026 Restructuring · No new sales · 2026
2026 Brand in restructuring

Brand in restructuring

Bankruptcy Oct 2024 — Singapore investors took over 2025
Currently restocking parts for existing owners; new production tbd

Ego/Eva/EsseEsse9+/Experia (no new units)
143 bhp
215
260
810
ABSTraction controlRide modesTFT dashRegen brakingConnected appCCS DC
Known issues
  • Brand in restructuring — parts supply uncertain for existing owners — all years
  • Software updates paused while company reorganises — 2024-26
  • Seek out an authorised service centre (UK/EU support thin)
£24,590
None on sale
£15–20k (used)
// 30-Year Delta

What actually changed.

2014 → 2024 final · 12 years, then bankruptcy
Power gain +7bhp 136bhp 2014 Ego to 143bhp final-RRP 2024 Ego+ RS. Modest. Energica targeted halo-bike performance from day one — the original was already faster than most petrol litre-bikes of its era. The story since has been refinement, not power escalation. Production halted with the 2024 bankruptcy.
Range gain +30mi 120 miles in 2014 to 150 miles by the final 2024 spec. Battery chemistry, not chassis. The 2018 jump from 11.7kWh to 21.5kWh did most of the work.
Weight static +2kg 258kg in 2014 to 260kg final-spec 2024. Energica builds heavy, dense bikes and have not tried to slim them down. The chassis remains race-derived steel.
MotoE legacy 2019-22factory bike Energica supplied every MotoE world cup bike from 2019 to 2022. That race-derived experience is baked into the chassis and electronics. Ducati took over the contract from 2023.
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// Sources

Where these numbers come from

Every figure on this page is from a published manufacturer spec sheet or a reputable review publication. No press junkets, no opinions in the spec data. Inflation calculated using Bank of England's CPI tool.

2014 Energica Ego Manufacturer specs · MCN · Bennetts BikeSocial
2018 Ego / Eva / EsseEsse9 Manufacturer press · MCN Reviews · autoevolution
2022 Energica Experia Manufacturer UK specs · MCN · Total Motorcycle
2026 Current lineup Manufacturer UK · Bennetts BikeSocial · Cycle World