LiveWire and KYMCO took to the stage at the world’s largest PTW show to announce the expansion of their strategic partnership. The goal expressed at EICMA is to create an electric maxi-scooter intended for the European market. The two companies will leverage their individual strengths in addition to using LiveWire’s S2 powertrain. This new agreement is an expansion from the existing agreement between both companies, which originated in 2022, with KYMCO’s investment in LiveWire.
“The belief and recognition that we could create a class-leading maxi-scooter using our S2 Arrow powertrain has been a constant,” claims LiveWire CEO Karim Donnez. “KYMCO sharing their expertise has changed belief into reality, and we are excited to commence on this journey with such a globally recognized leader in the category.”
KYMCO has a long tradition of innovations in EVs, including its RevoNEX high-performance all-electric streetbike — which will utilize LiveWire’s S2 powertrain — and Ionex, a swappable battery solution for electric two-wheeled vehicles.
“LiveWire is an iconic leader in electric solutions for urban mobility,” adds Allen Ko, Chairman of KYMCO. “We are excited to partner with them as LiveWire embarks on the development of a S2-based electric maxi-scooter.”
Continuing the development and expansion of the S2 portfolio, this project will use LiveWire’s S2 Arrow powertrain as the basis for an all-new premium electric maxi-scooter, bringing the benchmark performance and range capabilities of LiveWire’s S2 motorcycles to the maxi-scooter category, while developing a new design language and form factor for LiveWire’s first maxi-scooter offering. Intended to be distributed globally, the company is planning a first half 2026 release for the project.
LiveWire plans to launch its first-ever electric maxi-scooter in the first half of 2026.
