Electric scooters used to be the quirky outliers. Too quiet, too slow, too meh. Now? They’re as much a part of the European cityscape as cobblestones and cafe umbrellas. Urban policy has shifted hard in their favor: tax breaks, low-emission zones, and EV-only streets have turned once-skeptical riders into full-blown converts.
These days, brands like NIU, Silence, and GOVECS dominate the rental fleets and daily commutes. But then there’s Nerva, a lesser-known player from Spain which has been quietly cooking up something a little more refined.
I first wrote about the Nerva Exe three years ago, when the brand made its debut with a practical electric maxi-scooter. Back then, it offered a 9 kW motor, a pair of BYD LFP batteries totaling 5.76 kWh, and a top speed of around 80 miles an hour. It was a strong first showing, built more for clean commuting than making headlines. Fast forward to today, and we’ve got its follow-up: the Exe II. And this time, it’s not just tagging along, it’s here to make a statement.
The Exe II has been redesigned inside and out. Sleeker lines and more confident stance aside, the real upgrades lie beneath the skin. You now get a liquid-cooled electric motor that delivers 11 kW (around 15 horsepower) continuously and peaks at 19 kW (around 26 ponies). That bumps the top speed to 130 kilometers per hour (81 miles per hour), making it fully freeway-capable in regions where that matters.
But the real ace here is the battery. Nerva’s partnered again with Chinese EV giant BYD, now packing a single 7.83 kWh Blade LFP unit that’s rated for over 6,000 charge cycles. That’s long-haul territory. Charging is quick and painless, too—a 3.3 kW onboard charger gets you from zero to 80 percent in just two hours, with a full charge taking only about two-and-a-half hours via a standard Type 2 port.
Riding modes give you flexibility depending on your route or mood. Eco mode stretches your range to around 180 klicks (112 miles), Normal gives you a solid 140 km (87 miles), and Sport mode—where all 19 kW comes alive—delivers about 90 km (56 miles). The interface for all this tech is an 8.8-inch TFT display that’s sharp, responsive, and loaded with connectivity features. Think nav, diagnostics, and even keyless start. You also get dual-channel ABS, traction control, regenerative braking, reverse gear, USB ports, and storage for two helmets.
The price? A not-too-surprising 7,990 euros (around $8,700 USD)—not bad, considering how much tech and performance you’re getting. And so, in a near-future city where dinosaur juice-burning bikes are no longer the norm, the Exe II fits right in. You can cruise busy streets in silence, pop into a charging cafe for a quick coffee and a top-up, and zip out to the outskirts of town in Sport mode without skipping a beat. It sounds like an EV lover’s dream—no range anxiety, no compromises, no drama.
The only question remains: is this a future you’re ready to embrace? Sound off in the comments below.
