# Electric Italian Scooter Designs The Conceptual Vespa ELETTRA Modernizes a Classic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-12-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vespa-elettra References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/12/22/the-classic-vespa-piaggio-bike-from-1946-goes-electric-with-modern-angular-design-aesthetics/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/_made_studio/) The conceptual Vespa ELETTRA has been designed by the MA-DE Studio as a modernized version of the original Piaggio Vespa that would deliver impressive capabilities for riders to appreciate in urban environments. The scooter features a familiar design, but is tech-laden with a dedicated spot for a smartphone to be mounted when in operation to maximize capabilities when on the road. The unit is equipped with a 7kW electric motor within that is capable of delivering 240 Nm of torque and can thus reach speeds of up to 59mph. The conceptual Vespa ELETTRA is rounded out with a 5.6kW/h battery pack that will enable it to run for up to 140 kilometers before needing to be recharged. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modernized Scooter Designs:** Opportunity for companies to create electric scooters with enhanced features and capabilities for urban riders. - **Tech-laden Transportation:** Innovation potential in integrating technology, such as smartphone mounts, into vehicles to enhance user experience. - **Electric Mobility Solutions:** Growth potential in developing electric vehicles with high-performance motors and long-lasting battery packs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for automotive manufacturers to create electric scooter designs. - **Smartphone Accessories:** Opportunity for smartphone accessory companies to develop mounts specifically designed for electric scooters. - **Battery Technology:** Innovation potential for companies in the battery technology industry to create high-capacity battery packs for electric vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Picnic-Ready Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-futro.md) - [Picnic-Ready e-Scooter Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vespa-smeg-futro.md) - [Hybrid Design Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prozui-electric-scooter.md) - [Functional Urbanite Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timo-electric-scooters.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ce-04-vagabund-moto-concept.md) - [Long-Distance Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prozui-electric-scooter-concept.md) - [Fully-Electric Touring Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volterra-motors.md) - [Electric Scooter Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harley-davidson-livewire.md) - [Ultra-Modern Moped Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moppe-apparatus-tdmp1.md)