I visited Australian Electric Motor Co to test ride some Energica and Zero electric motor…

…bikes and have a long chat with Tobin (the CEO) about the tech and the challenges of bringing them into Australia.

Prices are still high on these models, but the specs are getting better all the time.

These bikes fly – Some go 0 to 100 km/h in under 3 seconds, with good range and charging speed.

No need for ignition, revs, clutch, gears, petrol, heat, fumes, noise or vibration. Sitting at the traffic lights next to an ICE motorbike, I was acutely aware of the whole process that they need to take off (revs, clutch, change gears, switch feet etc). But I just turned the throttle and zoomed away. It's a great ride.

Videos of the chat/interview and bike details to follow soon.