Energica: Saved (Again!) – High‑Performance Italian Dreams Revived
- Buck City Biker
- Jul 22
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 24
Once more, the famed Italian electric motorcycle brand has dodged the final curtain. Energica—Modena‑based pioneer of premium electric superbikes—entered bankruptcy in October 2024, but has just been saved. A group of Singapore‑based investors has stepped in, placing a significant deposit to take over the brand. If the judicial sale completes (expected within 60 days), the original team will be entrusted with rebooting operations and supporting existing owners.
That means Energica is back. Despite insolvency and asset liquidation, the spirit of the brand appears intact—and for our readers in the UK, Europe, the USA, Australia and India, that’s great news for performance‑EV biking.
A Bit of Backstory
Energica, founded out of CRP Technology’s racing work in Modena, began delivering production bikes in 2015. They quickly gained traction—forged in racing DNA, Italian styling, big power and big batteries. In 2022, revenues hit around €13 million—a 200% uptick—driven largely by the Experia tourer .
However, premium, heavyweight machines at high price points often limit the volume of sales. On top of this, shareholder Ideanomics ran into its own financial woes, leaving Energica starved of capital. By October 2024, the board had no choice but to file for judicial liquidation, citing supply‑chain pressures, market downturns, and shrinking EV investments.
Rumours of Asian buyers surfaced during fire‑sale auctions: factory equipment, IP, prototypes were all up for grabs—with bids starting from €4.2 million, final sale allegedly around €5.7 million.
Energica’s Line‑Up: What Might Return?
Here’s a recap of their standout models—many of which may be revived under new ownership:
Ego – Their original Italian superbike, an all‑electric machine with up to 171 bhp in the Ego + RS version, 21.5 kWh battery, and claimed up to ~261 miles city (153 mile combined) range. 0‑60 mph in ~2.6 seconds.
Eva – The naked sibling of the Ego, streetfighter style, power started at around 95 kW (127 bhp) in early models, with later versions reaching up to 107 kW (145 bhp). Shared drivetrain and chassis with Ego, introduced in 2015.
Eva EsseEsse9 / Eva Ribelle – Launched in 2017 and 2020, offering retro styling and more relaxed ergonomics, but still potent performance with the same drivetrain; the Ribelle offered refined software and styling upgrades.
Experia – Introduced in 2022, this sleek electric touring bike put Energica on the map for longer‑distance riding, and drove the €13 million revenue surge. Essentially a grand tourer with CCS fast charging and a full toolkit for modern long‑range e‑touring riders.
These high‑end machines defined Energica’s niche and racing heritage: MotoE championship supplier, racing expertise, and innovation through additive manufacturing from CRP’s roots .
So, What’s Next?
The fact is, we don't really know, but lets take a predictive stab in the dark.
We've been made aware that support for existing owners is priority number one. Energica has pledged to maintain firmware updates and community support (at least during the transition period).
Continuation of core models? If the new investor allows, expect updated Ego, Eva and Experia bikes to return—possibly with lighter cost structures or even new commuter‑EV offerings to broaden the market beyond enthusiasts .
Market fit remains the tough challenge: while excellently engineered, Energica never managed to shift large volumes because price and weight pushed them away from commuter‑focused buyers, unlike simpler scooters or runabouts. Bridging that gap might be key to long‑term survival.
Final Thoughts
For Buck City Biker readers—if you’ve owned or eyed an Energica Ego, Eva or Experia, this is a development worth cheering. The premium sports‑tourer dream still lives. If the buyout completes as expected in mid‑September 2025, Energica’s core team could once again charge into the field with speed, range, exhilarating style—and hopefully a more viable global market strategy.
So here’s to Energica, saved again—may the reignition of its Modena magic bring high‑performance electric motorcycles back to the roads we ride.
Ride safe, folks.
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