Australia’s clean energy future isn’t just about where our power comes from, but also how we move. Electric mobility, or e-mobility, is powering ahead, offering smarter, cleaner ways to travel that cut emissions, reduce noise, and fit neatly into our modern lifestyles.
From electric cars to e-scooters and e-bikes, e-mobility is no longer just a buzzword, it’s a genuine shift in the way we think about transport. Right at the forefront of this movement is Savic Motorcycles, an Australian company building head-turning electric motorbikes that are as stylish as they are sustainable.
Let’s unpack how e-mobility fits into Australia’s clean energy story, what it means for our environment, health and way of life, and why brands like Savic are worth watching.
What is e-mobility and why does it matter?
E-mobility refers to electric-powered transport – think electric vehicles (EVs), bikes, scooters, buses and even trucks. These alternatives to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles are powered by electricity stored in rechargeable batteries, rather than petrol or diesel.
What’s driving the e-mobility trend? Several key factors:
- Climate action: Transport is Australia’s third-largest source of emissions. E-mobility helps slash that.
- Cost savings: EVs are cheaper to run and maintain over time.
- Health benefits: Zero tailpipe emissions mean cleaner air.
- Tech appeal: Modern e-vehicles are smart, fast and surprisingly fun to drive or ride.
As more Aussies choose to electrify their commutes, road trips and work vehicles, the demand for charging infrastructure, renewable electricity, and smarter transport planning grows alongside it.
Pros and cons of e-mobility in Australia
Like any shift, going electric isn’t all smooth riding. Let’s break it down.
Pros
- Lower emissions: EVs produce up to 70% fewer emissions over their lifetime than ICE vehicles, especially when powered by renewables.
- Cheaper to run: Fewer moving parts, less servicing, and electricity is cheaper than fuel.
- Energy resilience: E-mobility fits into a decentralised energy system, especially when vehicles can feed power back to the grid.
- Better for health: Reduced exhaust fumes improve air quality and reduce respiratory illnesses.
- Quiet and clean: No engine noise or petrol smell – a win for city dwellers and suburban streets.
Cons
- Upfront cost: EVs and e-bikes still carry a higher sticker price, although rebates are helping.
- Charging access: Regional Australia is still catching up on EV infrastructure.
- Battery materials: Mining and manufacturing can carry social and environmental impacts, but these are improving.
How e-mobility fits Aussie life
E-mobility is well-suited to the Australian lifestyle. Our love of wide open roads, weekend escapes and daily commutes makes us ideal candidates for electrified transport, particularly as battery range and infrastructure improve.
E-bikes and scooters are perfect for short trips around town or replacing the second car. Families are switching to EVs for school runs and holidays. And e-motorbikes? Well, that’s where style meets sustainability.
Enter Savic Motorcycles: Aussie-made, electric-powered
Featured in Episode 1 of Energy Matters, Savic Motorcycles is leading the electric motorbike revolution in Australia. Founded by engineer Dennis Savic, the company hand-builds high-performance electric motorcycles that look like café racers but hum with futuristic tech.
The Savic C-Series delivers punchy acceleration, a top speed of 160 km/h and a real-world range of around 200 kilometres – more than enough for most weekend rides or city commutes. They’ve taken the grunt and growl of a traditional motorbike and swapped it for instant torque and quiet confidence.
But Savic isn’t just about making a statement. Their bikes are designed for net-zero riders, those who care about performance and the planet. Each model reflects the best of Aussie engineering and design, with the benefit of lower maintenance and zero tailpipe emissions.
Dennis summed up the e-motorbike experience in our recent Road to ZERO podcast:
“You kind of get into this mode when you’re riding – you’re not really thinking about anything else… you’re just gliding through the air.”
What stood out in Energy Matters was Savic’s commitment to local manufacturing and sustainability. They’re not importing bikes and slapping on a logo – they’re building a new standard for two-wheel travel right here on home soil.
Watch our podcast with Dennis Savic and find out more about the C-Series.
Environmental impact: EVs vs ICE vehicles
On average, an EV emits 3–5 times less CO₂ over its life than a petrol vehicle, even when accounting for manufacturing and battery production. When powered by renewables, emissions drop even further.
Motorbikes aren’t always better by default – many ICE motorbikes emit more pollutants per kilometre than cars. So switching to e-motorbikes like Savic’s offers an outsized benefit, especially in urban environments.
Battery recycling is a challenge, but advances in reuse and repurposing are improving outcomes. As the industry matures, the environmental case for e-mobility only gets stronger.
The social and health upside
Cleaner air isn’t just good for the planet – it’s good for people. Reduced air pollution from tailpipes means:
- Fewer asthma attacks
- Lower cardiovascular disease rates
- Reduced noise pollution, improving mental wellbeing
E-mobility also brings social equity benefits. E-scooters and e-bikes offer cheap, accessible transport. Public EV buses reduce noise and fumes in lower-income areas. Over time, electrified transport helps build healthier, fairer cities.
Final thoughts: E-mobility is here, and it’s electric
Australia’s journey to net zero won’t be won in the power station alone – it’s also won on the road. E-mobility is changing how we move, how we live and how we think about energy.
The team at Energy Matters is so excited to see e-mobility taking off in Australia and, even better, with Aussie brands and manufacturers stepping up. Innovators like Savic Motorcycles are showing that electric transport can be thrilling, stylish, and sustainable. The future is pretty exciting! We cannot wait to see what other innovators will step up in this space.
Whether you’re riding a Savic through the city or plugging in your family EV, you’re part of a shift that’s cleaner, quieter and better for all of us. If your daily commute allows for a change, consider riding, scooting, or driving in or on an electric alternative.
Watch the Savic Motorcycles segment or catch up on Episode 1 of Energy Matters on 9Now.
