Zero Motorcycles Slashing Prices Due To Dropping Battery Costs

May 26th, 2015 by James Ayre

Thanks to falling batter costs (and increasing battery energy density), the electric motorcycle provider Zero Motorcycles recently slashed the prices of all of its offerings by as much as $1,350.

The company’s (previously already affordable) FX ZF2.8 is now listed for just $8,495 — while the “top of the line” offering, the SR sports bike, is now going for just $15,995.





Electric motorcycles were already a very affordable option for those looking to go electric and give up gas-powered combustion engines for good — but, now, with battery costs continuing to fall, the possibilities just keep getting better and better.

There are of course health and climate limiters with regard to the use of motorcycles — they certainly aren’t for everybody — and motorcycles are of course no substitute for trucks, vans, etc, in many other regards as well. But, for those just looking for a fast, cheap, fun ride, I’ve got to say that these look very appealing.

Our sister site Gas2 provides some more detailed information:

Zero gets high marks for upgrading critical components of its motorcycles, especially new brakes with ABS, better hardware, and much-improved suspension components. This should all lead to an even more-engaging driving experience for electric motorcycle enthusiasts.

Attitudes about electric bikes are changing. While riders can still get more bang fo their buck with a gasoline powered bike, fans of electric motorcycles praise them for their abundant torque and quiet ride. It’s actually the perfect green commuter for anybody that lives in a temperate climate, and it’s much more affordable than even the cheapest electric cars. For getting around town emissions-free, electric motorcycles make a ton of sense…and they can get up and go pretty quick too.

To be honest, before sitting down to write this article, I had never even entertained the idea of purchasing an electric motorcycle, but I’ve got to say that these look really appealing….

Image Credit: Zero Motorcycles









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