First ride: the Vectrix Electric Maxi-Scooter

The price hasn’t deterred buyers in Charlie’s experience – the bike’s unique enough to have several people putting down deposits after 200-metre round-the-block test rides, and the quality finish and bagful of high performance Italian componentry is more than worthy of the price tag.

Noel and I agreed it was a great pleasure to ride one of the first of a new generation of vehicles. The Vectrix Maxi is a fun, well-built commuter bike with plenty of power and a riding experience unlike anything petrol-powered. As a commuter it does exactly what it says on the tin and is easy enough to ride to be a viable option for a wide range of riders. Its only drawbacks can be traced back to the battery – and battery technology is surging forward at a breakneck pace. Before too long we’ll be seeing genuine electric sportsbikes and tourers, and once the batteries are up to it these bikes will be as powerful and fast as you like. Make no mistake, these are the bikes of the future, and the future’s looking bright!

Readers in Melbourne can contact Charlie or Frank at Vectrix Australia for demo rides, and the company also has showrooms in Spain, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, the U.K. and the U.S.A.

Loz Blain