The Piaggio Group, owner of the Vespa brand, has revealed significant technical updates for its electric scooter lineup for 2027 during the EICMA 2026 exhibition in Milan, Italy. The new lineup includes the Primavera Elettrica, the Sprint S Elettrica, and the faster Primavera Tech Elettrica, while maintaining Vespa's iconic steel body without visual changes.
New motor and removable battery
The most prominent updates lie in the development of a completely new electric motor designed and manufactured in Italy by Piaggio. The motor relies on a new modular design aimed at raising performance and efficiency levels, while completely eliminating the use of materials made from rare earth metals. In the Primavera and Sprint S models limited to a speed of 45 km/h, the new motor provides stronger acceleration response for frequent stop-and-go city trips, while the driving range reaches up to 85 kilometers when using the Eco mode.
Among the most important practical improvements for urban riders who do not have a garage or a dedicated charging point is the new removable battery, which allows the user to detach and carry it indoors for easy charging.
Technical performance of the Primavera Tech model
The Primavera Tech model comes with higher specifications classified under the motorcycle category in Europe with a top speed reaching 67 km/h. The driving range in this model has increased by 12.5% thanks to the new motor and the Vehicle Management System, reaching 90 kilometers according to the WMTC test cycle or up to 100 kilometers in Eco mode.
In addition, Vespa equipped the model with a new charger that reduces energy consumption by 17% from the household electricity source, and charging the battery from 0 to about 80% takes around two and a half hours. A new maintenance mode has also been added to protect the battery during long periods when the scooter is not in use.
What changes practically for users?
These updates give electric scooter users tangible practical solutions, most notably the ability to charge the battery outside the vehicle and avoid charging parking restrictions. The Primavera Tech model also receives additional technical advantages including a 5-inch digital display, a keyless ignition system, smartphone app navigation, and remote seat locking. Despite these major technical developments under the hood, the bikes retain Vespa's customary high price tag.