Honda’s Fastport division has developed a micromobility vehicle designed to make delivery service in urban areas faster, safer, and more efficient.
The eQuad — which made its global debut at Eurobike in Germany in June — is an all-electric quadricycle delivery vehicle designed for use in bike lanes. It aims to help companies enhance their urban logistics operations with speed, efficiency, and reliability.
Powered by Honda Mobile Power Pack swappable batteries and software-defined vehicle features, the eQuad will help address urban congestion and rising consumer demand for faster, more frequent deliveries. Last-mile delivery has become one of the most complex and costly segments of the logistics chain, and Honda says it wants to revolutionize this space with the purpose-built micromobility vehicle, which will serve as the foundation for other mobility products.
eQuad enables Honda to enter a new micromobility market in North America and Europe with first-edition vehicle deliveries projected to begin production in late 2025 and general mass production in the summer of 2026.
EQUAD TECHNOLOGY
Designed to be used in bike lanes, the eQuad combines cutting-edge technology with a modern design, offering an efficient and safer ride for delivery drivers. Equipped with a unique pedal-by-wire pedal-assist powertrain and easily swappable, rechargeable batteries, the eQuad provides a smooth, powerful, and silent riding experience with zero carbon emissions.
It features numerous energy-saving technologies, including a regenerative braking system that captures and reuses energy to boost efficiency, as well as automatic parking brakes for enhanced safety. The eQuad also has a canopy with UV coating and a ceramic tint option, along with a ventilation fan and full-frontal enclosure. Its chassis design, combined with thoughtfully integrated components and Honda engineering, ensures a smooth ride — even on uneven road surfaces.
“The Fastport team has worked tirelessly to create the eQuad, a zero-emission alternative to delivery vans that solves the challenge of last mile urban logistics by meeting the needs of urban residents expecting on-demand deliveries of packages, groceries and other items,” says Jose Wyszogrod, general manager and founding member of Fastport. “Drawing from the deep knowledge of Honda design and engineering talent in the U.S., the Fastport eQuad is a testament to the commitment of Honda to advancing a more sustainable future through innovative mobility solutions.”
Taiga Motors, the electric powertrain technology and powersports vehicle company, recently introduced to its mobile app all-new drive modes and multiuser access for its electric snowmobiles and personal watercrafts.
The new custom drive modes feature allows owners to set and save performance profiles tailored to different riders or conditions. Whether dialing back power and acceleration for a beginner, creating a fleet mode for consistent use across a rental operation, or fine-tuning acceleration and top speed for your own style, the new modes let riders take control of the experience, directly from a smart phone. Admins can control which modes are available for use on the vehicle.
The new user management system enables secure multiuser access, so vehicle owners can invite other users, allowing family, friends, or employees to use the app with their own login credentials and assigned permissions. It’s ideal for shared vehicles at the cottage, rental fleets, or families managing younger riders.
“These tools put safety, customization, and convenience in our owners’ hands,” says Gabriel Bernatchez, co-founder and chief technology officer at Taiga. “Our engineering teams are constantly working to enhance the ownership experience for fleet and recreational owners alike.”
This update builds on Taiga’s robust connected platform, which includes:
Taiga vehicles are built on a fully native software and hardware stack, following Taiga’s clean sheet design approach used across all vehicle systems. This level of digital integration in powersports allows Taiga vehicles to constantly upgrade with new features and performance updates.
The new app features are available now on iOS and Android for all Taiga vehicle owners.
In a significant milestone for the electric powersports industry, Stark Future has announced its first profitable quarter, becoming the fastest growing electric motorcycle manufacturer to reach profitability, and signaling a serious challenge to legacy OEMs in the U.S. and globally.
Founded just six years ago, Stark posted €47 million in Q2 2025 revenue (approx. $51 million USD), more than doubling year-over-year. With an EBITDA of €4.5 million, the Spain-based company now leads the global electric motorcycle market in volume, revenue, and growth rate.
Driven by surging global demand for its flagship model, the Stark VARG, deliveries are accelerating across North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia. With performance rivaling or surpassing combustion-powered motocross bikes, the VARG has been embraced by elite riders, including multiple former and current Motocross World Champions.
“Tesla took 14 years to turn a profit; We did it in six. This proves that innovation, performance, and profitability are not mutually exclusive,” says Stark Future CEO Anton Wass.
Key to Stark’s rapid rise is its vertically integrated 20,000-square-meter manufacturing facility, where it builds both motorcycles and batteries in-house. The company has also developed a global supply chain optimized for cost and scale, allowing it to compete on price with ICE powersports brands.
With profitability secured, Stark Future is now eyeing broader segments in the motorcycle and powersports markets. The company says it is developing next-generation models and expanding its use of sustainable materials and scalable manufacturing processes.
“Stark Future isn’t just building fast electric motorcycles — we’re building a sustainable, profitable business to transform two-wheeled transportation,” says Wass. “This quarter marks a turning point for the industry.”
U.S. MARKET IMPLICATIONS
Stark’s breakthrough will likely pressure U.S.-based powersports manufacturers to accelerate their plans for electrification, especially when it shows that it can be profitable. With its premium off-road offerings already gaining traction in North America, Stark’s continued expansion could reshape the competitive landscape.