Electric motorcycles: prices, which licence you need, range and tax (2026)
For an electric motorcycle, the licence you need depends on the vehicle's power and speed: mopeds with at most 45 km/h and 4 kW can be ridden with an M licence (a B licence is also valid), and those up to 11 kW with an A1; since 2024, B licence holders can obtain an A1 certificate with additional training and an exam. ÖTV (special consumption tax) is 3% on electric motorcycles up to 20 kW. In November 2026, official prices range from about 51,000 TL to 978,680 TL for the BMW CE 04.
By: Şarj Rehberim · Updated: · 6 min read
Short answer
Under the Highway Traffic Law, a two-wheeled vehicle with a top speed of at most 45 km/h and, if electric, a continuous power of at most 4 kW is a motorised bicycle (moped); anything above that is a motorcycle. You can ride a moped with an M or B licence, and a motorcycle of up to 11 kW with an A1 licence.
Electric motorcycles and mopeds also require registration, plates and compulsory traffic insurance. The batteries of most small models charge from a household socket in 4–8 hours; range in city use is 40–130 km.
Which licence do you need?
M class mopeds can be ridden with a B licence. Since the regulation change of 10 February 2024, those who have held a B licence for at least 2 years can ride motorcycles of up to 11 kW with an A1 certificate if they meet the health requirements and pass riding training and a practical exam (commercial use excluded).
| Licence | Electric vehicle | Minimum age |
|---|---|---|
| M | Moped: at most 45 km/h and 4 kW continuous power | 16 |
| A1 | At most 11 kW and a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 kW/kg | 16 |
| A2 | At most 35 kW and a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 kW/kg | 18 |
| A | No limit | 20 (2 years' experience with A2; not required from age 24) |
Sources (as of 3 November 2026): Highway Traffic Law No. 2918 (art. 3) · Highway Traffic Regulation (art. 75, 76, 85) · Regulation amendment (Official Gazette 10.02.2024)
Electric motorcycle prices in Türkiye (November 2026)
Few brands publish official Türkiye prices. The BMW CE 02 (11 kW, more than 95 km of range), Yamaha NEO's (2.5 kW, 68 km with dual batteries) and Vespa Elettrica have Türkiye pages but are not on current price lists. The Honda EM1 e: is not sold, only rented. No official Türkiye price could be found for Yadea, NIU, Super Soco and Segway.
| Model | Power | Range | Top speed | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuba MT3 ProX | 3 kW | 40–60 km | up to 55 km/h | 51,297 TL (cash) |
| Volta VS1 | 2 kW | — | — | 55,000 TL (Teknosa) |
| Kymco i-One | 3.6 kW | ≈ 45 km | 45 km/h | 102,000 TL (campaign) |
| BMW CE 04 | 15 kW continuous, 31 kW peak | 130 km | 120 km/h | from 978,680 TL |
Sources (as of 3 November 2026): Kuba price list · Kymco i-One · BMW Motorrad price list (Borusan) · BMW CE 04 technical data · Yamaha NEO's · Teknosa: Volta VS1
Charging times
- BMW CE 04: the vehicle has a Type 2 socket; about 4 hours 20 minutes from 0% to 100% with the built-in 2.3 kW charger, and about 1 hour 5 minutes from 0% to 80% with the optional 6.9 kW charger. This means it can also be charged at AC charging stations.
- BMW CE 02: about 2 hours 40 minutes from 20% to 80% from a household socket.
- Yamaha NEO's and Kymco i-One: a full charge in about 8 hours; the batteries are removable and can be charged at home or at work.
- Kuba and similar small models: 3–8 hours.
Sources (as of 3 November 2026): BMW CE 02 technical data
ÖTV, MTV, registration and insurance
- ÖTV: 3% on electric motorcycles with a motor power not exceeding 20 kW and 37% above 20 kW (8% for petrol models up to 250 cc). BMW sells the CE 04, which has a peak power of 31 kW, with 3% ÖTV; the rate is based on continuous power.
- MTV (motor vehicle tax): motorcycles with only an electric motor pay 25% of the motorcycle tariff based on peak power; the tariff has no row for below 6 kW. In 2026, for a vehicle aged 1–3, this comes to about 267 TL for 6–15 kW and about 554 TL for 15–40 kW (Şarj Rehberim calculation).
- Registration and plates: mandatory for all motor vehicles, including mopeds; first registration must be done within 3 months.
- Compulsory traffic insurance: also required for mopeds and motorcycles; without it, the vehicle is taken off the road.
- Electric bicycle exception: an electric bicycle with a power not exceeding 0.25 kW and a speed not exceeding 25 km/h counts as a bicycle; no registration or licence is required.
Sources (as of 3 November 2026): Revenue Administration: List (II), 31.07.2026 · MTV Law No. 197 · MTV General Communiqué Serial No. 58 (Official Gazette 31.12.2025)
Frequently asked questions
- Which licence do you need for an electric motorcycle?
- Electric mopeds with at most 45 km/h and 4 kW can be ridden with an M licence, those up to 11 kW with an A1 licence, and those up to 35 kW with an A2 licence.
- Can you ride an electric motorcycle with a B licence?
- M class mopeds can be ridden with a B licence. Those who have held a B licence for at least 2 years can obtain an A1 certificate through training and an exam and then also ride motorcycles of up to 11 kW.
- How much do electric motorcycles cost?
- In November 2026, official prices start from 51,297 TL for the Kuba MT3 ProX and 102,000 TL for the Kymco i-One; the BMW CE 04 starts from 978,680 TL.
- How much ÖTV is charged on an electric motorcycle?
- ÖTV is 3% on electric motorcycles with a motor power not exceeding 20 kW and 37% above 20 kW.