Zero Motorcycles is an American manufacturer of electric motorcycles founded in 2006 by Neal Saiki, a former NASA engineer. The company has sold over 20,000 electric motorcycles, with models offering a city range up to 223 miles. Zero’s motorcycles have accumulated over 165 million miles ridden.
The company uses a proprietary operating system to control the motorcycles’ electric powertrain, positioning them as the most technically advanced electric motorcycles.
Recent Developments and Financing
In 2019, Zero Motorcycles sold around 3,000 motorcycles globally, significantly fewer than major manufacturers like Harley-Davidson. However, the company has expanded its reach with over 300 dealers globally. Additionally, in 2022, Zero Motorcycles provided nearly 300 electric motorcycles to Indonesia for the 2022 G20 summit, furthering its global presence.
To drive growth and innovation, Zero Motorcycles secured $107 million in new financing in 2022 from strategic partners like Polaris, Exor, and Hero MotoCorp. This brings the total capital raised by Zero to over $450 million, supporting the advancement of electric motorcycle technology and the company’s leadership in motorcycle electrification.