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Stark Future's H1 Revenue Jumps 46% to €86M, But Its 'Best-Selling Enduro' Claim Remains Unverified
Electric off-road brand Stark Future reported first-half 2026 revenue up 46% year-on-year to €86 million, delivering 8,124 motorcycles across motocross, enduro, and supermoto models and turning EBITDA-positive. The company markets its VARG as the world's best-selling enduro motorcycle, but it hasn't broken out model-specific sales or disclosed its methodology, making the claim difficult to verify independently.
MCNews · 8/3/2026
German Battery Giant Varta Files for Bankruptcy, Threatening Up to 3,000 Jobs
German battery giant Varta has filed for bankruptcy, with reports that up to 3,000 workers could lose their jobs. As electrification accelerates worldwide across two and four wheels, the collapse of a major maker of the batteries at its heart underlines the harsh competition facing Europe's battery industry and the fragility of the supply chain underpinning electric mobility.
GPone · 7/27/2026
German Electric Motorcycle Startup Black Tea Motorbikes Enters Preliminary Insolvency Administration
German electric motorcycle startup Black Tea Motorbikes has entered preliminary insolvency administration. The news underscores once again the difficulty of building hardware from scratch, dealing a tough blow to the electric two-wheeler industry.
The Pack (EV) · 7/20/2026
India's Ultraviolette Expands F77 to 6 Central and Eastern European Countries, Reaching 18 in Europe
Indian electric manufacturer Ultraviolette has announced it is bringing on Elektrorider as its official importer to expand into six countries — Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Romania, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic. This brings its European presence to 18 countries. It will launch its high-performance EVs, the "F77 MACH 2" and "F77 SuperStreet." The F77 Mach 2's RECON variant claims a 10.3kWh battery and a range of 323km (IDC).
Motoroids · 6/19/2026
India's Ultraviolette Expands Into Six European Countries, Strengthening Its EV Network
Bengaluru-based Indian electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette is expanding its European operations. Partnering with Elektrorider, the company is entering Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Romania, Slovenia, and Czechia.
BikeWale · 6/19/2026
UK 2026: EV Segment Up 106%, Driving Motorcycle Market Recovery
The UK's electric motorcycle segment surged 106% year-on-year in 2026, helping lift the overall market's 15.8% recovery, reports say. Electrification is emerging as the primary driver behind the market's rebound.
Motorcycles Data · 6/19/2026
European Motorcycle Registrations Rise 21.1% to 250,000 in Q1, Driven by Rush Ahead of Euro 5+ Transition
Motorcycle registrations across Europe's five major markets (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK) totaled 250,762 units in Q1 2026, up 21.1% year-on-year. However, much of that growth is attributed to adjustments in inventory, production, and certification schedules tied to the transition to Euro 5+. Internal combustion vehicles still account for 85-90% of the market, leaving electric models with considerable room to grow.
Visordown · 6/11/2026
Stark Future Posts First EBITDA-Positive Quarter as Q1 Sales Triple, Marking Maturity in Year 3 of EV Production
Barcelona-based electric motorcycle maker Stark Future recorded 212% year-on-year sales growth (a 3.12x increase) in Q1 2026, achieving its first EBITDA-positive quarter. The company says its VARG EX ranks as the top-selling enduro bike in Germany, France, and Italy.
· 4/17/2026