This just in from Energica Motorcycles…
Energica Motor has been selected by UGAP, France’s leading public central purchasing body, for its range of electric motobikes
Energica is continuing its rapid growth as a manufacturer of electric motorbikes for patrol fleets and is proud to announce that it has recently won a tender from UGAP (Union des Groupements d’Achats Publics)., France’s leading public central purchasing body.
The tender, published in November 2022, was aiming at supplying 2 and 3-wheeled vehicles for public customers, including French police agencies. In particular, the batch won by Energica– was related to the supply of “road trail” type electric motorcycles exceeding 8 kW of power.
Energica applied together with 2 companies: Durisotti SAS, a company specialized on 2/4 wheels vehicles preparation, and SARL Tendance Roadster, the first Energica dealer in France since 2017, who will act as local coordinator.
Energica will therefore supply electric motorcycles – Experia model – in 3 versions: the regular version (unmarked police bike), National Police and Gendarmerie versions.
The Experia Green Tourer specially adapted model with follow in the footsteps of the 2022 order of 88 Energica EsseEsse9+ motorcycles for the Indonesian National Police for the 2022 G20 Bali Summit.
“We are proud of the trust placed in us by the French central purchasing body and are delighted to be working with such an important institution,” said Livia Cevolini, CEO of Energica Motor.
“This new business extension opens up extraordinary possibilities not only for the immediate present but also the long-term future of the company. The French government is implementing important policies supporting the adoption of electric vehicles also looking on the next Olympics. We are honored to be part of in this transition”.
“We’re very proud of our technical expertise and our commitment. Experia can bring many advantages to patrolling operations thanks to its best-in-class range, and in urban environments.” stated Giacomo Leone, Energica Sales Director ROW. “Each Experia can be customised with local police colours and following the equipment mounting, lighting, radio and siren requirements of each country.”
“We are very pleased that this ambitious collaboration between Energica and Durisotti is starting with this great project, prepared and won together. All Durisotti’s teams are mobilized to start the production and the commercialization of the motorcycles designed for law enforcement.” Stated Philippe BAUDON, Durisotti SAS CEO
“We are delighted to have been selected by UGAP. This is a great recognition of all the work provided during these years. We are proud and look forward to starting this new human, industrial and above all exciting adventure.” Stated Guillaume Tirard, Tendance Roadster Managing Director.