Charging & Range
Charging options for every rider.
The world is getting easier to plug into. Charge at home overnight from your household outlet, top up at work, or tap into a growing network of public chargers while you’re out riding. Zero motorcycles are designed around real-world charging, giving you options that work for your routine or your route. When it’s time to find your next plug, there are dozens of apps and websites that make charging simple with broad community-driven coverage and informative route planning.
The more you know
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Most commutes or trips are easily within the range of a Zero's battery capacity.
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Charging doesn't have to be complicated. Easily plug in to any household outlet at home while you sleep.
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There are hundreds of thousands of Level 2 AC charging points available across Europe for topping up while out and about.
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Level 3 DC Fast Charging infrastructure continues to expand rapidly, making longer rides even easier to achieve.
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Whether charging at home or on the go, reaching a 100% full battery will rarely cost you more than a cup of coffee.
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Planning has never been easier. With Apps such as PlugShare, A Better Routeplanner, ChargeHub, Chargemap and Zapmap, it's easy to find compatible charging stations and plan your next trip.
EV Charging Types
WALL PLUG
SLOW CHARGE
Zero Motorcycles models can be charged overnight from your typical grounded household outlet. Most models require between 5-8 hours to reach 0-95% state of charge, depending on charge speed.0-95% state of charge in around 5 hours
With accessory chargers, you can achieve a faster charging rate.
J1772 TYPE 1
MOST COMMON
Level 1 AC charging or the J1772 plug type makes up roughly 70% of the EV charging network in North America. AC charging represents the majority of public charging infrastructure across both Europe and North America and is the most common charging type in regions where Zero Motorcycles are sold. Most models require between 2-2 1/2 hours to reach 0-95% state of charge, depending on charge speed.20-80% state of charge in under 45 minutes
With accessory chargers, you can reach 20-80% state of charge in under 45 minutes.
DC CHARGING
LESS COMMON, BUT GROWING FAST
Level 3 DC fast charging makes up roughly 30% of the EV charging network in North America, but that percentage is growing. Over the course of the last 12 months, the number of DC Fast Charging points has increased significantly.20-80% state of charge in under 30 minutes
DC fast charging capability are coming to Zero Motorcycles in 2027.
Battery sizes range from 3.6 kWh all the way up to 17.3 kWh
See each product spec table for more information on charging for each model
Range Factors
Zero’s line of motorcycles offers a wide variety of range and charging options. Range numbers are calculated based on strict testing conditions. These don't always reflect average typical use. Several factors will impact your range on electric or gasoline motorcycles. Steep climbs, driving into wind, weight, and tire inflation will all impact range.
Max Range:
223 Miles
Max numbers achieved in strict testing protocol. Actual range will vary based on key riding conditions : speed, weight, wind, incline etc.
ROUTE
Lower speed.
Fewer stops.
Flat & smooth roads.
RIDER
Consistent speeds.
Streamlined position.
Reduced cargo.
WEATHER
Warmer weather.
Less wind.
Dry roads.
BIKE
Inflated tires.
Adjusted belt.
