[DigitalToday reporter Hyunwoo Choo (추현우)] Italian scooter brand Vespa has applied a new electric motor and a removable battery to its 2027 electric scooter lineup. On Nov. 9 local time, electric vehicle outlet Electrek reported the exterior largely keeps the existing steel body, while the revamp focuses on improving city riding performance and charging convenience.

Vespa unveiled the Primavera Elettrica, Sprint S Elettrica and Primavera Tech Elettrica at the EICMA (EICMA 2026) event in Milan. The core of the lineup is a new electric motor developed and produced in Italy by the Piaggio Group. It uses a modular design to improve performance and efficiency and excludes rare-earth materials.

The 45 km per hour-class Primavera and Sprint S apply stronger acceleration performance tailored to city riding with frequent stops and starts. The range of the two models is up to 85 km in Eco mode.

On practicality, the removable battery stands out. Users can remove the battery from the scooter and take it indoors to charge, making charging easier for riders without a garage or separate charging space.

The top model, the Primavera Tech Elettrica, is certified in Europe as a motorcycle rather than a moped, and its top speed is 67 km per hour. Its range increased 12.5 percent with the new motor and a vehicle management system. It can travel 90 km under the WMTC standard and up to 100 km in Eco mode.

The new charger reduces energy consumption drawn from the power source by 17 percent and takes about 2.5 hours to charge from 0 to 80 percent. A maintenance mode has also been added to protect the battery when it is not operated for a long time. The Primavera Tech Elettrica also includes a 5-inch TFT display, keyless functionality, smartphone-linked navigation and remote seat unlocking.

Vespa kept its classic styling in the revamp. Prices for the new models have not been disclosed yet. The U.S. selling price of the existing Primavera Elettrica 70 RED was $8,299.