Things have been a little quiet recently from Italian electric bike brand Energica. The firm, which initially supplied battery-powered MotoE bikes for MotoGP’s electric support class, went into liquidation in October 2024 but has since been acquired by investors from the Far East and Singapore. Since then, Energica has announced a new R&D facility in Modena, Italy, and has showcased its engineering workshop on Instagram. The company has also named a high-profile private investor: French international footballer and Barcelona defender Jules Koundé. According to Energica, Koundé is joining a group of new backers as the brand rebuilds. There is little evidence of an interest in motorcycles on Koundé’s online presence – he is better known for his sharp sense of style and Lamborghini supercars than for riding electric bikes. Still, with a reported £60m contract at Barcelona, investing in high-end electric superbikes is well within his means.
Energica reboots
