Top Electric Motorcycles for 2025 Commuters

Imagine the morning sun shining on your electric motorcycle as you effortlessly weave through congested traffic, leaving behind noxious fumes and soaring fuel costs. This isn't a distant future scenario—it's today's reality. As environmental awareness grows and fuel prices continue to climb in 2025, more commuters are turning their attention to electric motorcycles. With an overwhelming array of models available, how do you select the perfect one? This comprehensive buying guide will illuminate your path.

Where electric cars were once rare sightings, they've now become commonplace. Tesla and other EV manufacturers' models silently dominate highways and charging stations. While debates continue about potential 2030 bans on new petrol vehicles, many traditional motorcycle enthusiasts still view electric options as threats to their lifestyle—except for one group: commuters.

Urban landscapes are flooded with electric scooters (some legal, others less so), while expanding low-emission zones consume traditional commuting routes. Combined with skyrocketing petrol and diesel prices, it's easy to understand why commuters are switching to electric alternatives. Where a new Tesla might cost over £40,000, affordable electric motorcycles requiring only CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) offer practical solutions for office or train station commutes.

The electric motorcycle market anticipates an exciting 2026 with Royal Enfield's Flying Flea S6 electric dirt bike entering the scene. Manufacturers are racing to deliver faster-charging, longer-range models with superior riding experiences, intensifying market competition. The Livewire S2 Del Mar, crowned MCN's 2024 Electric Motorcycle of the Year, leads this evolution.

Here are MCN's top-tested electric commuter motorcycles for 2024, plus some larger models suitable for leisure riding:

• Honda CUV E
• Naxeon I AM Pro
• Vmoto Stash
• Maeving RM1S
• Zeeho AE8 S+
• BMW CE 02
• Silence S-01+
• Segway E300SE

MCN Verdict: The 2025 Honda CUV-E promises smart, dynamic electric urban commuting, blending Honda's legendary reliability with eco-conscious style. Lightweight and agile with smart technology, it's an ideal city traffic solution. Is this commuting's future? Honda certainly thinks so.

MCN Verdict: Vmoto's first "real" motorcycle is a serious 125cc competitor. Designed by Adrian Morton (of Benelli Tornado fame), it features premium components and chain drive. The direct throttle-to-wheel connection outperforms many traditional 125cc petrol bikes.

MCN's editorial team conducted comparative tests on three representative models:

• BMW CE 04 maxi scooter: Luxury option (£14,120 as tested)
• Super Soco TC Max: Budget-friendly 125cc equivalent (£4,499)
• Yadea G5S: Entry-level urban choice (£3,699)

The BMW impressed with spaceship-like acceleration (0-30mph in 1.9 seconds) and premium features like heated grips, but its price proved difficult to justify. The Super Soco emerged as the best value proposition, offering motorcycle-like handling with a 60mph top speed and just £0.016 per mile running costs.

For riders seeking more than commuting, these models deliver extended range and performance:

• Livewire S2 DEL MAR (MCN's 2024 Electric Bike of the Year)
• Zero DSR
• CAN-AM Pulse
• CAN-AM Origin
• RGNT NO1 Scrambler SE
• Arc Vector

MCN Verdict: The Livewire S2 Del Mar's refined torque delivery and superb chassis make it more engaging than many petrol sports bikes. Its compact design and precise handling set new benchmarks for electric motorcycles.

This depends on usage. While purchase prices remain high versus petrol equivalents, financing options and lower running costs (about 1.6p/mile for the Super Soco) improve affordability over time.

Lower-powered models are excellent starter bikes with twist-and-go simplicity. Many 125cc-equivalent options only require a CBT certificate and provisional license.

They offer different but equally thrilling experiences, with instant torque delivery from standstill creating exhilarating acceleration.