
The system can also be controlled using voice commands. The screen has four levels of brightness, and is able to adapt to different lighting conditions. The battery-powered vehicle also includes a multimedia system that connects to the user's smartphone, which can be controlled via a colour display screen that informs the driver of how much charge and range is left in the scooter. The Vespa Elettrica is also available in an X version, which is accompanied by a gas-powered generator to double the scooter's range to 124 miles (200 km). Taking just four hours to fully charge, the vehicle has a range of 62 miles (100 kilometres), and can be recharged simply by plugging the cable in the seat compartment into any standard wall-mounted electrical outlet – or one of the ever-growing number of public charging stations. Protect it with exact match TouchUpDirect eco-friendly Vespa touch up paint.With an energy storage unit able to deliver a continuous power of two kilowatts, and a maximum of four kilowatts, the Vespa Elettrica's performance surpasses the brand's traditional 50cc scooter.

With the increasing cost of gas, what would be best than to roam the streets in style with your Vespa and to keep it looking brand new. Their recognizable features includes the complete encasement of the engine that prevented dirt or grease from reaching the driver, the flat floorboard for foot protection and of course, the unmistakable colors of the paint covering the steel body. It creates no doubt today that the design and manageability of these scooters is part of the huge success they have on the market.


The name Vespa is derived from the Italian name for wasp, taking its inspiration from the ticker rear part, narrow waist and handlebar that resemble antennas. The need was derived in part by the damage done to the roads during World War II that the little scooters could navigate around easily.

Inspired by the American Cushman's scooters, the Italian Piaggio developed the Vespa scooters to provide the Italians with a modern and affordable means of transportation.
