2026 Zero Motorcycles LS1 Scooter — First Look
Zero's first scooter is aimed squarely at its biggest market: Europe.
Zero Motorcycles used this year’s EICMA show in Milan to introduce the LS1 urban scooter, a new product that reflects Zero’s efforts to reach a wider audience, from urban commuters to tech-focused riders looking toward the next generation of electric mobility.
LS1 Scooter: Zero Goes Urban
After years focusing on full-size electric motorcycles and, more recently, smaller eMoto models, Zero is now entering the European scooter market with the LS1. The company positions it as part of its “All-Access” initiative—an effort to make electric mobility more approachable to city riders.
The LS1 uses a center-mounted motor paired with two swappable floorboard-mounted batteries, helping keep weight low and centralized. Zero says the compact chassis and short wheelbase are designed for agility in tight urban spaces, while ABS and traction control come standard. Seat height is low to accommodate a wide range of riders.
Charging options are flexible. The included 800W off-board charger can bring the LS1 from 0–95% in 4.5 hours, or 20–80% in about 3 hours. An optional 1500W fast charger reduces those times to 2.75 and 1.75 hours, respectively. The batteries can also be removed and charged indoors.
Storage space under the seat can fit a helmet or a day’s worth of errands, or it can hold an optional third battery, extending range from the standard 115 kilometers (71 miles) to a claimed 170 km (106 miles). Top speed is listed at 100 kph (62 mph), positioning the LS1 within Europe’s A1 license category.
Deliveries of the LS1 are slated to begin in December 2025, initially targeting key European cities such as Paris, Milan, and Barcelona.
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Troy's been riding motorcycles and writing about them since 2006, getting his start at Rider Magazine. From there, he moved to Sport Rider Magazine before finally landing at Motorcycle.com in 2011. A lifelong gearhead who didn't fully immerse himself in motorcycles until his teenage years, Troy's interests have always been in technology, performance, and going fast. Naturally, racing was the perfect avenue to combine all three. Troy has been racing nearly as long as he's been riding and has competed at the AMA national level. He's also won multiple club races throughout the country, culminating in a Utah Sport Bike Association championship in 2011. He has been invited as a guest instructor for the Yamaha Champions Riding School, and when he's not out riding, he's either wrenching on bikes or watching MotoGP.
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