While the FIM MotoE World Championship takes a pause, Ducati isn’t slowing down. In Borgo Panigale, the engineers are knee-deep in battery packs, cell chemistry, and solid-state tech, pushing electric performance closer to the level of a screaming internal combustion engine. Enter the V21L, Ducati’s latest prototype, now unveiled at the IAA Mobility in Munich.
Built in collaboration with Audi and PowerCo, the V21L packs QuantumScape solid-state batteries, a leap forward in energy density and efficiency. Years of MotoE racing –18 riders, countless laps, endless telemetry – have taught Ducati where weight can be shaved without killing range. The result: an 8.2kg drop in battery pack weight, a significant step toward making an electric MotoGP bike that’s as nimble as its petrol-powered cousins.
This isn’t just a testbed; it’s the future. Ducati is quietly building the expertise to one day deliver an electric road bike that carries the signature of Borgo Panigale: lightweight, high-performance and uncompromising. The V21L shows that while the world waits for the next battery breakthrough, Ducati is already shaping its electric future.
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