Leva designs and manufactures electric motorcycles in Brazil, offering an efficient and sustainable alternative to traditional combustion engine motorcycles. Their electric motorcycles aim to provide urban mobility with a focus on economy, performance, and innovative design.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional combustion engine motorcycles contribute significantly to urban pollution and are often inefficient for city commuting. High fuel costs and maintenance requirements add to the burden of urban commuters.
Solution
Leva Motors designs, develops, and commercializes electric motorcycles, providing a sustainable and efficient alternative for urban mobility. Their electric motorcycles offer a combination of performance, innovative design, and reduced running costs compared to traditional motorcycles. The company offers two models: the ES1, an urban scooter designed for commuting and everyday tasks, and the EG1, a more powerful model designed for speed and control in urban environments. Both models feature a proprietary battery management system (BMS) and offer a range of up to 100 km on a single charge.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes urban commuters seeking a cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and high-performance alternative to traditional combustion engine motorcycles.
Features
- Two models: ES1 (scooter) and EG1 (high-performance motorcycle)
- Up to 100 km range on a full charge
- ES1: 9kW peak power, 100 km/h max speed, 5kW nominal power
- EG1: 10kW peak power, 110 km/h max speed, 5kW nominal power, 0-50km/h in 2.9s
- Removable 72V 24Ah lithium-ion batteries with nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) cells
- SmartKey for keyless operation
- Digital LCD panel (ES1) or 5-inch TFT panel (EG1)
- Four riding modes
- Reverse function (ES1)
- On-board charger compatible with 110V and 220V outlets
- Full battery charge in 2.5 hours (220V) or 5 hours (110V)
- Hydraulic disc brakes with combined braking system (CBS)
- Proprietary battery management system (BMS) with microcontroller processor, cell balancing circuits, and overcharge/discharge protection