Although Energica is primarily known as an electric motorcycle maker, its electrification plans definitely don’t stop with bikes. As early as 2020, the Italian OEM partnered with fellow Italian company Sealence—and if you’re unfamiliar, the name is probably giving you ocean vibes because it is, in fact, all about ships. In fact, the two firms joined hands specifically so they could develop electric propulsion systems for ships.
Then, in September, 2021, American electric vehicle firm Ideanomics took a 70-percent controlling stake in Energica. That company’s stated goal is to “accelerat[e] the commercial adoption of electric vehicles,” by focusing on the vehicles themselves, charging infrastructure, and the financing necessary to make it happen. What would change for Energica? What would stay the same? Obviously, those on the outside of the deal couldn’t do much more than speculate.
