The end of MotoE was inevitable. After starting out with Energica, major sponsors such as Enel and some former MotoGP stars, as a simple cup, MotoE, without having gained any media coverage, was transformed into a “world championship” by the FIM, without any merit.
Not even the entry of Ducati, capable of building a real competition bike, the V21L, in a short time, was able to reverse a situation of wasted opportunities.
One example above all: the entry among the participants of Luca Salvadori, an excellent rider but above all a highly successful YouTuber. Unable to do his job - making videos of the championship - Luca gave up. And God knows he would have been able to make young people fall in love with a class whose promotion within the MotoGP world championship has been zero.
Just a week ago, when interviewed on the subject, Carmelo Ezpeleta confessed to us that it would not be replaced by the Harley Baggers championship, but that in order to survive, MotoE would have to prove that it was of interest to manufacturers.
‘I believe in electric for scooters, for commuting, not for motorcycles.’
Sic transit gloria mundi. (p.s.)
MotoGP listens closely to fans – present and future – to deliver what best resonates within the sports and entertainment ecosystem, as well as consulting closely with the motorcycle industry and key stakeholders. MotoE has not been able to gain sufficient traction within our fanbase during its seven seasons of competition, during which time the electric performance motorcycle market has not developed as expected.
The motorcycle industry has increasingly pivoted towards the development of even more efficient combustion engines, alongside the use of non-fossil fuels. MotoGP fuels will become 100% non-fossil from 2027, increasing from a minimum of 40% non-fossil from 2024, matching the direction of the industry and serving as a clear statement of our commitment towards Racing for the Future.
MotoGP and the FIM will continue to monitor and consult the direction of the industry to ensure the sport remains at the forefront of innovation. MotoE will be reconsidered should the relevance of electric motorcycles – or any other alternative sustainable technology – increase in the future.
"Today we announce the suspension of the FIM MotoE World Championship as from the end of this season - said Jorge Viegas, FIM Presiden - In fact, and despite all the best efforts to promote this innovative category together with Dorna, the truth is that we haven’t reached our objectives, nor has the industry associated with performance electric bikes. The racing has been really fantastic and I would like to thank all the riders and teams that have competed in MotoE, and of course Dorna. Together we look to the future and are ready to embrace any new innovations and technologies."
“MotoE has delivered some incredible on-track action and crowned champions and winners, playing a valuable role in MotoGP’s mission to innovate, fearlessly, and never shy away from staging something new - added
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports - As we continuously strive for innovation on and off track, we must be equally unafraid of listening to our fanbase and the new audiences we seek to connect with, and observe market development. In doing so, together with the FIM, we have decided that the time is right to put MotoE on hiatus at the end of this season. We would like to thank all the riders and teams, Ducati, Michelin, our partners and all the personnel who have made MotoE a reality since its inception in 2019. Thank you for joining us on this valuable journey.”
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