Zero Motorcycles electric motorcycles

Zero Motorcycles is a pioneering American manufacturer specializing in high-performance electric motorcycles. Founded in 2006 by Neal Saiki, a former NASA engineer, the company began as 'Electricross' in a garage in Santa Cruz, California. It has since evolved into a global leader in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, known for its proprietary Z-Force electric powertrain and lightweight aluminum frames.

Manufacturing for Zero Motorcycles is a global operation. While the company maintains its primary design and assembly headquarters in Scotts Valley, California, it has significantly expanded its production footprint. In 2023, Zero entered a strategic partnership with Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI) to begin manufacturing complete builds and sub-assemblies in Laguna, Philippines. This move was designed to scale production for international markets in Europe and Asia while continuing to serve the North American market from its California facility.

Ownership of Zero Motorcycles remains private, backed by a group of high-profile international investors. The New York-based private equity firm Invus Group has been a primary long-term lead investor. Other major stakeholders include Polaris Inc. (USA), Exor (the Netherlands-based holding company of the Agnelli family), and Hero MotoCorp (India). As of 2026, the company continues to operate as an independent private entity under the leadership of CEO Sam Paschel.