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The 100km milestone: When electric motorcycles proved viable, with the Vectrix VX-1 ‘breaking barriers’ over a decade and a half ago

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April 27, 2025
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The 100km milestone: When electric motorcycles proved viable, with the Vectrix VX-1 ‘breaking barriers’ over a decade and a half ago
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For many years, electric motorcycles were seen as little more than technological curiosities, limited to very short ranges, often below 50 kilometres. The lack of battery capacity, combined with long charging times, prevented them from being considered a real alternative for urban or interurban mobility. However, with the evolution of lithium-ion batteries and innovative design, models capable of surpassing the symbolic 100 km range began to appear around the early 2010s.

The first mass-produced electric motorcycle to reach the 100 km mark on a single charge was the Vectrix VX-1, commercially launched in 2007. This electric scooter, produced by the American company Vectrix Corporation, was equipped with nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries and could achieve between 90 and 110 kilometres of real-world urban range, depending on riding style. This achievement was a turning point, proving that electric two-wheelers could be practical for daily commuting.

The Vectrix VX-1 featured a 20 kW (around 27 hp) electric motor, a top speed of 100 km/h, and a regenerative braking system that helped maximise range. Weighing approximately 210 kg, it could be recharged from a standard household socket in about 3 to 4 hours for a partial charge (or up to 6 hours for a full charge). The 100 km range, combined with performance suited to urban needs, set a new standard and paved the way for even more capable models like the Zero S and Brammo Empulse in the following years.

Breaking the 100 km barrier was more than a technical feat: it was a crucial moment for sustainable mobility. For the first time, urban riders could realistically see electric motorcycles as a practical, economical, and environmentally responsible solution. Since then, technological progress has continued — today, electric motorcycles easily exceed 300 km in range. Yet the 100 km mark is still remembered as the point when electric motorcycles transitioned from futuristic concepts to true mobility alternatives.

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