EV Comparison: Freeway Capable Production Electric Motorcycles
All information is a snapshot taken in June 2010 and is subject to change without being updated here. Concerns and missing information is highlighted in yellow. All bikes are street legal, are eligible for the 10% federal plug-in rebate and may be eligible for the California Clean Vehicle Rebate Program. Updated 6/27/2010.
| Parameter | ||||
| Make | BRAMMO | Electric Motorsport | Vectrix | Zero |
| Model | Enertia | GPR-S | VX-1 | S |
| Style | street motorcycle | street motorcycle | scooter | off-road motorcycle with street tires |
| Number of seats | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Integrated storage space, cubic feet | none | none | 1.6 standard, 3.2 with optional top case | none |
| Payload, pounds | 276 | 275 | 423 | 302 |
| Curb weight, pounds | 324 | 285 | 515 | 273 |
| Gears | single | single | single planetary with low speed electronic reverse | single |
| Acceleration | ? | ? | 0-50 MPH in 6.8 seconds | ? |
| Top speed, MPH | 60 | 70 | 68 | 67 |
| Range, miles | 42 average | 35-60 | 35-55 | up to 50 |
| Charge time on 120V 15A circuit, hours | 4 | 4 standard, 1.5 optional (requires 30A circuit) | 2.5 | 4 |
| Charge time on 240V 30A circuit, hours | ? | ? | 2.5 | 4 |
| List price | $7,995 | $8,500 | $10,500 | $9,950 |
| Warranty, years | ? | ? | 2 | 2 |
| Estimated battery life | 2000 deep cycles | 2000 deep cycles | 10 years | 1700 deep cycles |
| Consumption rate, DC Watt-hours per mile | 74 average | 55-94 | 67-106 | >=80 |
| Approximate cost to charge per mile estimate, assuming $.13 per AC kilowatt hour and 90% charge process efficiency | $.01 | $.01 | $.01-.02 | >=$.01 |
| Traction batteries | 3.1 kWh Valence LiFePO4 | 3.3 kWh Hi Power LiFePO4 | 3.7 kWh NiMH | 4 kWh Li Ion |
| Peak motor power, HP | 17 | 19 | 28 | ? |
| Peak motor torque, ft-lb | 29 | ? | 48 | ? |
| Motor type | Brushless DC Permanent Magnet | Brushed DC Permanent Magnet | Brushless DC Permanent Magnet | Brushed DC Permanent Magnet |
| Torque transfer | chain | chain | hub motor | chain |
| Regenerative braking | no | no | yes | no |
Another option is to make or buy an electric motorcycle converison. One example is Thunderstruck Motors.
If you have any corrections, questions, updates or additions to the information on this page, please contact the NBEAA per information posted on www.nbeaa.org.