Eight of the best electric motorcycles to buy in 2025
Electric motorcycles have become more popular on UK roads, and even though the electric market is nowhere near overtaking the combustion engine, they have gained some traction amongst bikers.
And with a quarter of the 21st century gone, let’s see what the state of play is with these newly created machines and what the best models on the market are.
VMoto CPX Pro
The world of electric motorcycles is a somewhat uncanny space for people used to ICE motorcycles. And in terms of numbers sold, VMoto are the current champions of this world, at least in the UK. Their CPX Pro scooter is consistently the UK’s best selling electric two-wheeler, which makes sense given how many people just want a reliable and cheap urban commuter, and don’t necessarily need the kind of power you can get from bigger bikes.
While it’s a perfectly acceptable modern scooter, if you’re after a more traditional bike then they’ve got you covered too. Their top-of-the-range – yet still pretty affordable – machine, Stash, is their go at a big serious bike for full licence holders. Claimed top speed of 75mph, with stylish good looks, and all for under £7k.
Honda EM1 e
Honda’s first electric bike for Europe is certainly one to look out for, especially if you’re looking for a two-wheeler to get you around busy city streets.
The EM1 e is aimed at new riders looking for a new form of transport and is part of Honda’s pledge to be carbon neutral by 2050. Capable of speeds up to 28mph and 2.3bhp, this plug-in machine is likely to have copycats created by other brands in the next decade as they look to hit their zero emissions targets.
Honda are also adding two more electric bikes to their European line-up with another commuter-style machine, and a more engaging leisure option.
Talaria X3
If one thing’s changed about electric motorcycles since the last time we looked at them, there’s a greater diversity of designs and styles now. Talaria’s main thing is electric motocross bikes, but they’ve got a couple of road-legal versions with a minimalist, stripped-back look.
The X3 isn’t going to break any records with its top speed of 28mph, but as a first bike it’s a great choice for anyone who wants to go electric affordably, but isn’t persuaded by any of the similarly priced scooter options. If you’re after something with that off-road spirit then taking a look at Talaria is a very good idea.
Zero Motorcycles
You want speed? Proper speed? With an electric motorcycle you will generally be paying for it handsomely. Zero is one of the pioneers of super-fast bikes that are also capable of long range travel (although not really both, such is the nature of battery drain).
The Zero SR/F and SR/S are about as good as it gets, with a top speed of 124mph and a reported range of 110 miles, although that will absolutely be dependent on not reaching that top speed, and you won’t see much change out of £20k to buy one.
If maximising range is your key task, then Zero has that covered too with the DSR/X, which gives you a whopping 180 miles and a pretty impressive 112mph.
Naxeon I Am
Electric motorcycles give designers the chance to take the appearance into less traditional forms. Naxeon has grasped this opportunity with both hands, producing a machine that looks like it rolled straight out of a sci-fi movie about one man’s battle against a pitiless future dystopian government. And then they called it I Am. Nonetheless, it does look really nice and is also reasonably priced.
Kawasaki Ninja E-1
Kawasaki’s electric Ninja also comes with a surprisingly affordable price tag, having been reduced from close to £8k down to less than £5k. Whether that means they’re not selling, it’s an absolute bargain for something as high spec’d as that. It’s also A1 and A2 licence compatible, so we’re definitely in good first bike territory again.
Livewire S2 Mulholland
Livewire is a pretty new company, but having been spun out of Harley-Davidson in 2022 it’s got an unimpeachable lineage.
Back when it was just Harley-Davidson’s electric R&D division, its initial model surprised everyone with its decidedly ‘un-Harley-like’ forward looking design and powerful, fun riding experience. It’s not quite as futuristic looking as the Naxeon, but it certainly manages to balance its heritage while looking to the future.
Since leaving its parent company, the Liveware team has begun building out their range with a number of different styles, including the Mulholland, which is a thoroughly modern cruiser that really looks the part.
They’ve also done something pretty ‘un-Harley-like’ to the prices too, with new models still going for a hefty £17-£18k. But when you consider they cost nearly double that before Livewire struck out on their own, they’re definitely making moves into becoming an achievable luxury bike rather than the kind of unobtanium for billionaires that a lot of high-end electric bikes used to be.
BMW CE 02
BMW have also been leaning into their more creative side for their electric motorcycles. The CE 02 is a stubby little thing that looks similar to the fat-tyred electric bicycles that have become increasingly common sights on the UK’s roads over the last few years. Except significantly faster, as you’d expect.
It’s available with restricted speed for new riders, and while its unrestricted top speed of 28mph isn’t going to give a massive adrenaline rush, if you’re after a cool looking bike with excellent performance at a decent mid-range price then, hey, here it is.
So that’s some of the best electric motorcycles you can buy right now. There’s plenty more on the horizon; we’re quite excited by the Flying Flea due to be released by Royal Enfield in 2026.
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