Electric Bike Championship MotoE Takes a Break Due to Low Interest

The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) alongside MotoGP has decided to pause the MotoE World Championship following its 2025 season. This decision stemmed from insufficient audience engagement and a lagging development in the electric performance motorcycle sector.

Announcing the news, FIM President Jorge Viegas expressed, "Despite concerted attempts to uplift this trailblazing class, together with MotoGP's rights holder Dorna, our targets have remained unmet, and the electric bike industry's growth hasn't matched expectations."

With just two races left in the 2025 MotoE calendar, the hiatus will start subsequently. Both MotoGP and FIM plan to continue assessing the market to determine when electric motorcycles gain substantial traction to support a vibrant schedule again.

The Journey Since 2019

Launching in 2019, MotoE began with a modest six races spanning four-rounds during its debut year. Initially capturing some attention, the championship expanded to 16 races spread over eight rounds. However, by 2025, this number had reduced to seven rounds.

Shift in Suppliers and Performance Metrics

In 2023, Ducati took over as the supplier for all participating MotoE teams, succeeding Energica Ego Corsa. The electric bikes from Ducati could achieve speeds up to 171 MPH, sufficient to complete a race, though they fell short compared to traditional MotoGP bikes that reach maximum speeds of 224 MPH.