What e-boost does

e-boost GmbH is a German manufacturer of electric motorcycles founded in 2021 by Johannes Fischbach and Dr. Stephan Gillmeier and headquartered in Waldkirch, in the Black Forest region near Freiburg. The company develops and sells two vehicle models — e-boost Street (street-legal in L1E 45 km/h and L3E 80 km/h homologation categories) and e-boost Offroad (off-road only, no homologation, also offered in a 25PS Power Edition) — both built around a shared proprietary 72V powertrain that pairs a brushless DC motor (up to 18 kW peak power) with a 72V 40Ah lithium-ion battery. Headline specifications are 70 kg vehicle weight, 100 km range, 0-50 km/h acceleration in 1.5 seconds, and 20-80% fast charging in 45 minutes. The vehicles integrate a Supernova M99 MINI LED headlight, FastAce suspension with 210 mm travel, and Formula eMoto hydraulic disc brakes; an iOS companion app (e-boost App) provides real-time battery status, GPS location, trip telemetry, and motion-alarm theft protection.

e-boost operates an exclusive direct-to-consumer business model, selling through a Shopify-powered storefront at e-boost.com and shipping via DHL and Cargoboard to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, and Poland. Pricing is €8,990 for Street and €8,590 for Offroad, with a €99 Germany / €169 EU shipping fee and complimentary non-binding test rides offered as a key acquisition channel. Customer segments are urban commuters in DACH and adjacent EU markets and off-road enthusiasts seeking a quieter, lighter alternative to combustion dirt bikes. The company is privately held by its two co-founders, with no disclosed institutional investment or external shareholders, and has built motorsport credibility through five first-place finishes at 2024 EICMA and Gorla World Championship events.

Name

e-boost

Legal name

e-boost GmbH

Website

https://e-boost.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

e-boost GmbH, founded in 2021 in Waldkirch, Germany, designs and sells direct-to-consumer electric motorcycles combining e-bike agility with 18 kW e-motorcycle performance, targeting urban commuters and off-road enthusiasts across Germany and neighboring EU markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Motorcycles

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

E-Mopeds & Light Electric Motorbikes (Consumer) (CRACASAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-Bikes & Electric Bicycles (CRACASAA), E-bikes & E-cargo Bikes Manufacturing (IMACAOAA)

Keywords

• Electric motorcycles
• E-bike manufacturing
• Off-road vehicles
• Urban mobility
• Lithium-ion powertrains

Headquarters

HQ city

Waldkirch

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Electric Vehicle Sales: Primary revenue from direct sales of e-boost Street and Offroad electric motorcycles. Both models priced at approximately €8,500-9,000, targeting urban commuters and off-road enthusiasts in Germany and EU markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

e-boost designs, manufactures, and sells electric motorcycles that combine e-bike agility with e-motorcycle performance. The product portfolio includes the street-legal e-boost Street (L1E/L3E homologation) for urban commuting and the off-road-only e-boost Offroad model for trail and racing use, both powered by a 72V 40Ah lithium-ion battery and 72V brushless DC motor delivering up to 18kW peak power, 100km range, and 0-50 km/h acceleration in 1.5 seconds. Supporting the vehicles is the e-boost mobile app for real-time telemetry, GPS tracking, and theft protection.

Product overview

e-boost offers a unified portfolio of electric bikes combining e-bike and e-motorcycle characteristics. The product line consists of two models: e-boost Street (street-legal in L1E/L3E categories for urban commuting and road use) and e-boost Offroad (off-road only without homologation), both sharing identical powertrain specifications including 72V 40Ah lithium-ion battery, brushless DC motor producing up to 18kW/25PS peak power, 100km range, and 70kg weight. Both models are supported by the e-boost App for smartphone connectivity providing real-time telemetry, GPS tracking, and theft protection features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• e-boost Street Street-legal electric motorcycle available in L1E (45 km/h, equivalent to 50cc) and L3E (80 km/h, equivalent to 125cc) homologation categories. Features a 72V 40Ah battery delivering 100km range, 70kg weight, and 0-50 km/h acceleration in 1.5 seconds. Configurable with white or black color and Street, Knobby, or All Terrain tire options. Targeted at urban commuters and road riders.
• e-boost Offroad Off-road-only electric motorcycle without street homologation, featuring knobby tires, shock-absorbing suspension with 210mm travel, 72V 40Ah battery, 100km range, 70kg weight, and 0-50 km/h acceleration in 1.5 seconds. Available in Power Edition 25PS configuration limited to 80 km/h. No driver's license required. Proven in competition with 5 first-place World Championship wins at EICMA 2024 and Gorla 2024.
• e-boost App Companion iOS mobile application providing real-time battery status monitoring, theft protection with motion alerts, vehicle GPS location tracking, trip history with speed and altitude data, and remaining range display. Available on the Apple App Store for e-boost motorcycle owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 0-50 km/h acceleration in 1.5 seconds
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationShopify provides the e-commerce platform powering e-boost's online store, enabling direct-to-consumer sales, inventory management, and payment processing.
• DHL / CargoboardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics partners handling delivery of vehicles to customers across Germany and EU countries. Shipping costs: €99 within Germany, €169 for EU destinations.
• Payment Providers (PayPal, Klarna, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated payment processing partners enabling customers to pay via multiple methods including installment options through Klarna, digital wallets, and major credit cards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cake: Swedish premium electric motorcycle maker ( Kalk, Ösa, Makka lines) targeting the same light electric two-wheeler and off-road segments with a similar premium positioning and direct-to-consumer ethos. Closest comparable in product positioning and pricing tier to e-boost.
• Talaria: Manufacturer of electric off-road/dirt motorcycles (Sting, X3) directly competing with the e-boost Offroad in the non-homologated recreational segment with comparable power-to-weight positioning.
• Sur-Ron: Chinese electric dirt-bike manufacturer whose Light Bee model is the volume benchmark in the non-homologated e-moto space. Directly comparable product category and target audience; e-boost co-founder Johannes Fischbach has hands-on experience modifying 400+ Sur-Rons.
• NIU Technologies: Public Chinese smart electric scooter/moped OEM selling premium L1E-class connected two-wheelers globally. Comparable on light-electric urban mobility positioning, app connectivity and DTC-ish distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Pierer Mobility (KTM / Husqvarna / GasGas): Major European motorcycle OEM group with established off-road racing pedigree and active electric two-wheeler roadmap. Represents the broad incumbent competitive threat as legacy OEMs enter e-moto.
• Yamaha Motor: Global incumbent in two-wheelers with a growing electric portfolio (E-Vino, NEO's, TY-E trials) overlapping e-boost's commuter/off-road categories via a wider product lineup and global dealer network.
• Specialized Bicycle Components: Premium US/global cycling brand with high-end e-bike lines (Turbo Levo/Turbo Vado) and proprietary motor systems. Comparable in premium component sourcing and DTC premium positioning though focused on pedal-assist bicycles.
• Trek Bicycles: Major premium bicycle and e-bike manufacturer (Domane+, Rail, Allant+) with deep DTC/retail channels. Comparable in premium consumer e-mobility brand-building and component integration.

Others

• Bosch eBike Systems: Largest supplier of e-bike drive systems (motors, batteries, apps) used across most premium e-bikes. Ecosystem participant — comparable as a technology/connectivity benchmark rather than a direct competitor to e-boost's proprietary 72V powertrain.

Emerging players

• Onyx Motorbikes: US-based boutique electric moped/motorcycle startup (CTY2, RCR) targeting a similar urban-commuter and recreational premium niche with comparable price points and DTC positioning, though at smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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