I love the idea of EV motorcycles as a concept, but turning them into a practical reality for riders in the US is challenging in ways that it isn't in other places. I've ridden several so far, and as bikes go, it's difficult to disagree with the sensation of all that instantly available torque as soon as you twist the throttle.
But the realities of range, infrastructure, charging speed, and pricing are some of the biggest hurdles that the genre faces. That's before you get to the fact that most currently available EV motorbikes might be ideally suited to commuting in densely packed urban areas, but are less ideal for far-flung fun rides due to several practical concerns. What if you're a rider who wants to be able to do your daily routine on a bike during the week, and then head out to your local Good Roads (TM) for some weekend action?
Well, Maeving probably isn't here to help you do both. But the good news is, it's priced so reasonably that if all you want to do is hit your daily commute and look good doing it, this is an EV motorbike that can do exactly that without breaking the bank. At the time of writing, the company's flagship Maeving RM1S, which offers a claimed 70 mph top speed and an estimated range of 80 miles on a single charge (this will no doubt vary based on multiple factors, as all EV range estimates do), carries an MSRP of just US $9,995.
That's not a converted price from British pounds sterling, either; that's what Maeving's US pricing actually is. And now, even more good news: the British EV motorbike maker just raised nearly US $15 million as part of its most recent funding round, mainly intended to expand its presence in the US. The funds were raised in the UK, and amount to a cool £11m.
According to its records, Maeving says that the US market already accounts for around 40 percent of its sales worldwide in 2025. That's certainly no small thing, though it will no doubt be interesting to see how that continues if and when it expands beyond California.
It's hard to deny the charm and aesthetic appeal of Maeving's machines. Reviews from other members of the moto press have been pretty positive so far, saying that it's a simple but satisfying machine that's pretty good for its intended purpose. As for myself, I haven't ridden a Maeving (yet; though I'd certainly be open to it if the opportunity arises), so I can't offer any of my own opinions on it until I do.
But generally speaking, I always want to see more and better options available to riders at more reasonable price points. Maeving seems to fit the bill nicely there, and it's also a big plus that these are actual bikes you can ride in the EV space, not just concepts of bikes. Consider me eternally Fox Mulder's "I Want To Believe" poster until I ride one, I guess.
