This new electric motorcycle with a giant hole in it wants to change how you ride — SkimNews
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- NOVUS announced a "double-digit millions of dollars" funding round to fund US expansion in 2027 and further European growth, with European deliveries of the NOVUS One having already started.
- The NOVUS One features a carbon fiber monocoque frame with a large central opening, designed by founder René Renger, a former Volkswagen lead designer who worked on the Golf and ID. Buzz.
- The motorcycle weighs 121 kg (267 lb) and produces up to 25 kW (33 hp) peak power with 430 Nm of torque, hitting 0-50 km/h in under two seconds and topping out at 130 km/h (81 mph).
- A 6.2 kWh battery delivers up to 150 km (93 miles) of range at city speeds, with a 0-80% charge in a claimed 90 minutes, plus smartphone integration, keyless operation, and OTA updates.
- The same hardware is software-configurable as either an L3e motorcycle (130 km/h) or L1e scooter (45 km/h), letting NOVUS tune the classification to each market's licensing rules.
- The NOVUS One Founders Edition starts at €21,300 before tax, while a second, higher-volume model called the NOVUS Two is in development for late-2027 production at a "significantly lower" entry price.
Why it matters: The NOVUS One's €21,300 Founders Edition price positions it as a boutique halo product rather than a volume play — the real commercial test is the planned 2027 NOVUS Two at a "significantly lower" entry price. Whether NOVUS converts its attention-grabbing design into mass-market riders will determine if this funding round was raised on sizzle or substance.
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