The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) and MotoGP organizer Dorna announced that the MotoE World Championship will be suspended indefinitely after the end of the 2025 season because the race viewership and the electric high-performance motorcycle market have not met expectations.
In a statement, Jorge Viegas, President of the International Motorcycling Union, pointed out that despite the best efforts of the International Motorcycling Union and Dorna to promote this innovative event, the original set goals were not achieved, and the investment of related industries also failed to keep up. This means that although the MotoE all-electric motorcycle event was once regarded as a symbol of the electrification transition, the market and fan feedback are far less enthusiastic than MotoGP.
The MotoE event was first held in 2019. Initially, there were only 6 races, each with 4 rounds. Later, it was gradually expanded to 16 races, each with 8 rounds. It once caused quite a stir in the industry. However, in recent years, due to declining ratings and lack of attention, this year's season was even forced to be shortened to only 7 races, and the growth momentum has obviously stagnated.
On the technical side, MotoE has recently been provided by Ducati.Unified RacingThe Energica Ego Corsa, which will replace the Energica Ego Corsa used until 2023, boasts a top speed of 171 mph (275 km/h) and sufficient range to complete a full race. However, compared to current MotoGP racers, which frequently exceed 224 mph (360 km/h), electric race cars still fall short in performance, sound, and competitive intensity, limiting their appeal to core enthusiasts.
Besides the lack of buzz surrounding the competition itself, the electric high-performance motorcycle market has also been slower than expected. While electric scooters and commuter electric vehicles are gaining popularity in Europe and parts of Asia, high-end electric racing models remain a niche market. Furthermore, factors such as high prices and insufficient charging infrastructure have hindered the continued investment of the relevant industry chain in the competition.
The 2025 season currently has two races remaining, but after the final race, MotoE will officially enter a hiatus. The International Motorcycling Federation and Dorna have stated that they will continue to monitor market conditions and may consider restarting the competition once electric motorcycle technology matures and consumer and audience demand reach a critical mass.
