The Best 50cc Equivalent Electric Mopeds To Get You On The Road

Which electric moped should I buy?

When looking specifically at which electric moped you should purchase, it comes down to personal choice and preference. Some mopeds prioritise form over function, while others prioritise function over general aesthetics.

Storage space is also an important factor; many mopeds have the option to store a helmet and other items under the seat for ease when riding the moped or after it has been parked up and left, which eliminates the need to carry a helmet around with you all day long. Some manufacturers, such as Yamaha, have doubled this under-seat storage, which can be used to transport a spare battery or a helmet, and other items that may be more useful to you as a rider.

Without further ado, here are five of the best 50cc-equivalent electric mopeds to get you on the road.

Yamaha Neo

Some may say this is the ‘Chosen One’ thanks to its name. This moped is best used for short journeys with a range of just 23 miles, but at an additional expense you can purchase a second battery that can be stored under the seat; this can be swapped out to double your range if required. It’s worth noting that while carrying a spare battery, there will not be any storage space available for a helmet or other goods.

Both batteries are portable, meaning they can be removed and charged at your place of work or home and can be charged using a standard three-pin domestic charger.

The motorcycle has a number of modes to try and conserve battery consumption, with the performance mode giving riders a top speed of 27 mph, while the energy-saving mode limits riders to 22 mph, making it ideal for inner-city use.

With aqua highlights to signify Yamaha’s move to electric-powered machines, this moped is a real head-turner.

These mopeds are expected to be available in May 2023, starting at just over £3,000.

Piaggio 1

The Piaggio is cheap and cheerful at only £2,500 brand new and looks to disrupt the European electric moped market thanks to its modernised features, low riding style, and removable battery that can be charged from 0 to full in 6 hours using a standard three-pin connector.

This moped can easily carry a rider and a passenger without difficulties around the city, and thanks to a lower seat than most mopeds, this is great for shorter riders but comes at the expense of comfort for taller riders.

Thanks to keyless ignition and an LCD screen on its dash as opposed to the analogue clocks you’d often see on standard mopeds, this moped feels like it belongs in the 21st century with a modern feel and look.

Three riding modes help you ride at speeds that match the limits of the road and how much power within the battery you’d like to preserve. Not only this, but it even has a reverse mode, allowing you to park this bad boy up with ease; given that it’s already a pretty lightweight moped, you shouldn’t expect to have too many issues with parking.

Under the seat, you will find an area for storage that will fit your helmet and any other items you may want to hold while riding.

Super Soco CUx

The Super Soco CUx is one of the most popular electric mopeds on the market, and for good reason too. This small but mighty machine boasts more power than most of the mopeds on this list, with 2.8 kW of power, allowing you to get to that restricted speed of 28 mph in no time at all.

Alongside the power boost, it is one of the lightest mopeds on this list, coming in at just 70 kg, making it perfect for inner city riders that want to be able to park up and reposition their moped without the hazard of falling over and looking like a fool.

It comes with a whole host of technology and gizmos built-in, including USB charging, an app for your phone, a wireless alarm, a removable battery, an LCD panel, GPS, and a fully integrated dash cam, something incredibly rare in the motorcycle industry.

Plus, if you want to look faster than you can go, you can get a Limited Edition Ducati-liveried version for a few hundred pounds more to really show everyone how cool you are.

This moped will support a pillion rider thanks to its flip-down footrests, but due to the small stature of the moped, it does make for a rather squished-up ride.

Vespa Elettrica

To the naked eye, the Vespa Elettrica is just a ‘normal’ moped; it’s the same size and weight as a regular Vespa, with numerous colour options and stylings that mimic the classic Italian Vespa look, making it perfect for those that want to enjoy some Italian heritage whilst trying to save the planet.

It’s a little heavier than other mopeds on this list, coming in at 130 kg, but a bigger battery capable of a longer range of 62 miles and taking only four hours to charge makes up for this tribulation.

There is another issue with the larger battery, and that is that it is non-removable, unlike other mopeds on this list. Instead, there is a cable that extends out from underneath the seat with a 3-pin connector that can be used in any standard socket to charge it, which is great if you have access to a garage with power but not so great if you were planning to leave it outside overnight to charge.

Despite this, the motorcycle all around is a great option for those looking for a classic Vespa-style motorcycle with modernised features such as a colour screen that connects to your phone and energy recovery capabilities via the brakes.

It certainly will be a head-turner—well, that’s if people hear it anyway.

Peugeot e-Ludix

Peugeot is one of the most recognisable moped brands and has been dominating the streets for years, with thousands of 16-year-olds getting their first few miles on the road under their belts aboard one. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that they have expanded into the electric market with their e-Ludix, the electric version of their extremely popular Ludix model which boasts more than 250,000 sales.

A 2.5 kWh Bosch motor that is bursting with power powers the e-Ludix and will get you to the 28 mph limit in no time. Like many electric mopeds, the Peugeot comes equipped with a removable battery, allowing for ease of charging. It can be charged from 0 to 100% in just under four hours, making it perfect for commuters who need that extra boost of power to get home from the office.

It offers riders three different modes for riding, a ‘GO’ mode offering lower energy consumption and a larger range, a ‘Cruise’ with higher speeds but more consumption; and finally, a ‘Boost’ mode to get you up and down hills and accelerate faster.

Its 31-mile range is lower than most of the scooters on this list, and without a second battery hidden away, it’s best suited to riders wanting to ride around major cities without too much hassle.