Are There Electric Motorcycles in Australia?

Yes, electric motorcycles are available in Australia, and the range is growing.

Australian riders can now choose from urban commuters, lightweight road bikes, off-road machines and high-performance electric motorcycles. Some are imported from established international manufacturers, while others are designed and assembled much closer to home.

What Electric Motorcycle Brands Are Available in Australia?

The electric motorcycle market is still smaller than the petrol motorcycle market, but Australian riders already have a variety of options to explore.

Brands and models available in Australia include:

• Zero Motorcycles: An established electric motorcycle manufacturer offering road, adventure and off-road models, including the Zero S, SR/F and DSR/X.
• Fonz: An Australian company producing electric scooters designed, developed and assembled in Sydney.
• FTN Motion: A New Zealand manufacturer offering lightweight urban models such as the Streetdog XR.
• Stark Future: Known for high-performance electric off-road motorcycles and the road-registerable VARG SM supermoto.
• Surron: Known for super fun off-road electric motorcycles.
• Savic Motorcycles: An Australian electric motorcycle manufacturer producing the high-performance C-Series in Melbourne.

Model availability can differ between states and dealerships, so riders should check registration, licensing, servicing and delivery arrangements before making a decision.

What Should You Look for in an Electric Motorcycle?

The right electric motorcycle will depend on how and where you plan to ride.

Before choosing a model, consider:

• Riding range: Will you primarily commute through the city or take longer open-road rides?
• Performance: Are you looking for an accessible urban bike or something with serious acceleration and torque?
• Charging: Can the motorcycle charge from a standard home power outlet, or does it require specialised equipment?
• Servicing: Is local technical and aftersales support available?
• Design: Do you want a practical commuter, an adventure bike or something that makes a stronger visual statement?
• Registration and licensing: Is the model road-registerable, and does it suit your licence class?

Electric motorcycles remove the need for gears and a clutch while delivering immediate torque. Their simpler drivetrains also eliminate petrol-engine maintenance such as oil changes and spark-plug replacement.

Is There an Australian Electric Motorcycle Manufacturer?

Savic Motorcycles is helping to bring automotive manufacturing back to Australia through the design, engineering and hand assembly of its C-Series electric motorcycle in Melbourne.

Rather than importing a completed motorcycle, Savic has developed its own high-performance electric platform in Australia. Each C-Series is built to order, giving riders a choice of bodywork, paint, badging, seating and headlamp configurations.

This makes Savic a distinctive option for riders seeking an Australian motorcycle manufacturer that combines local engineering with premium design and electric performance.

Meet the Australian-Built Savic C-Series

The Savic C-Series is a high-performance electric café racer designed for mixed urban and open-road riding.

It delivers:

• Up to 220 km of claimed range
• 250 Nm of torque
• 80 kW of power
• Acceleration from 0–100 km/h in 3.5 seconds
• A full charge in approximately 4.5 hours on a 15amp outlet, or 7 - 8 hours on any standard power point
• Customisable ride modes and regenerative braking
• Built to order, so each bike is customised to your preferences.
• A starting price of $29,990 plus on-road costs

It can be charged from any standard power outlet at home and is built specifically for you in the Savic workshop in Melbourne.

Electric motorcycles are no longer simply future concepts. They are available on Australian roads today, including one designed and built here.

Download the C-Series brochure to explore its technology, performance specifications, customisation options and ownership experience.

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