Italy: good results for the electric scooter in 2019
Electric two-wheelers accounted for 2,31% of motorcycle and scooter sales in Italy last year, four times more than electric vehicles, according to data released by the Italian Federation of Two-Wheeled Vehicles (ANCMA). ...
If sales of electric two-wheelers are just a drop in the ocean in a market that totaled 252.294 registrations last year, then the sector continues to grow. With 5839 units registered last year, electric two-wheelers – motorcycles and scooters – accounted for 2,31% of the sales of the entire Italian market in 2019. The share, which rises to 20% in the 50 equivalent segment or electric vehicle, is 4029 registrations per year. .
In the electric motorcycle and scooter sector with an engine capacity of over 50 cc. See (> 45 km / h) registration is more negligible given the size of the market. A total of 1.810 vehicles were registered, with electric two-wheelers accounting for less than 1% of sales.
Market leader Askoll
Unsurprisingly, the Italian brand Askoll dominates the domestic market, where it accounts for nearly half of all registrations.
In the 50 cubic meter equivalent category See Askoll ES1 ranks third in overall energy consumption, with 1369 units sold. Probably thanks to the Cityscoot deployment in Milan, the German Govecs also did well with 623 registrations, while Niu counted around 300 registrations with its various models. As for Piaggio, the electric Vespa is satisfied with 205 registrations for the year.
In the 125 segment, Askoll again takes first place. With 1045 units sold, the Askoll ES3 is ranked 32nd in the market. Chinese manufacturer Niu NGT's flagship model came in second in the electric category and 65th overall with 378 vehicles sold.
Bright prospects for 2020
With the advent of new models and, in particular, with the launch of the new Askoll Dixy in the summer, the market is equivalent to 50 cubic meters. See should continue to grow in 2020.
Strong growth is also expected in the 125 segment, according to some experts specializing in the Italian market, who note both the expansion of the offer and the entry of new players on the market.
