If the Vespa was the Italian darling, the Lambretta was always the rebellious neighbor who turned keys in the yard and dreamed of racing through narrow streets. Both raised a generation on wheels from the ashes of war in Italy: the Vespa built an empire on soft lines and romance, the Lambretta on sharp edges and stubborn steel. One became a global icon, the other remained a cult choice for connoisseurs. The Lambretta Elettra S knocks on Italy's door with its electric drive.
Today Lambretta lives like that old friend you don't see often but always surprises you with his authenticity. It still smells of Europe, even though most of the screws are now tightened in Taiwan, and it still delights those who appreciate craftsmanship, nostalgia and the unmistakable feel of metal armor. It may not be as famous as Vespa, but defends her identity as an Italian grandmother with her secret sauce recipe.
Elettra S: Electricity that doesn't forget its roots
Enter here Lambretta Elettra S – Lambretta's most advanced creation, revealed at EICMA 2025The name may sound familiar. (Vespa Elettrica, anyone?), but don't be fooled: this scooter isn't trying to be a spaceship. It's a pure Lambretta wrapped in steel and classic lines, except that it's no longer gasoline humming under the seat, but electrons.
Electric drive with character
Under the elegant sheet metal Lambretta Elettra S is hiding four-kilowatt synchronous motor, which at its peak squeezes out six kilowatts and 100 Nm of torqueIt's not exactly a rocket, but in the urban jungle you'll be the first at the traffic lights - or at least you'll look like it. It accelerates from 0 to 40 km/h in ten seconds, and its top speed is 90 km/h. It's not for the highway, but who wants to ride a scooter on the highway? It's like going to the opera in sweatpants.
Battery with capacity 4.5 kWh promises to 120 kilometers of range. You can charge it from a regular outlet (six hours for a full charge) or a fast charger (20–80 % in just over three hours). Nothing flashy, but a true Italian scooter has always appreciated slow rides, sunsets and time for an espresso.
A design that stays true to the legend
Steel frame, Lambretta's trademark, remains. That's why the Elettra S is a few kilos heavier – 132 kg, which is quite a feat for a scooter. The front suspension is a link arm, the rear is a monoshock, which means the ride is smooth even if you get hit by a Ljubljana curb.
Sharp and modern at the front, rounded and nostalgic at the back – Elettra S is a tribute to iconic models from the sixties. It all adds up to LED lighting, TFT screen and just enough shiny metal that you'll have to look back every time you park. You know, just in case someone noticed you.
Technology that doesn't force you to come first
You can choose between three driving modes: Eco, Ride and Sport. In Eco you're zen, and in Sport you might even overtake an electric cyclist. Enough so that you can be a different driver every day – or at least think you are.
Price and soul
Elettra S It will be released at the end of 2026, with a price of around 6,500 euros (If it ever makes it to the US, it'll be around $7,000.) That puts it somewhere between everyday workers and upscale lifestyle toys. But the real trump card isn't in the numbers or the speed – it's in the fact that Lambretta is still breathing. It still makes metal scooters that look nostalgically to the future and don't take themselves too seriously.
Elettra S It's not the start of an electric revolution, but it's proof that electric scooters can also have soulAnd if you're one of those who still believes that driving can be more than just getting from point A to B, then this is probably what you've been waiting for.
