World’s first cargo electric motorcycle completes successful real world trials

The PNY Ponie P2, an electric cargo motorcycle built for serious utility work, has just completed a wide-ranging pilot program, and the results are in. After being put through the paces in everything from food delivery to mail service and even ambulance duty, the Ponie P2 seems more than ready for the demands of the modern urban fleet.

Now the bike is undergoing even further refinement ahead of a larger expected rollout.

The pilots were conducted across several use cases, with partners testing the Ponie P2 in real-world delivery and emergency scenarios. Food couriers praised the bike’s nimbleness and acceleration in dense traffic. Mail carriers appreciated the large rear cargo box and underseat storage. And perhaps most impressively, the Ponie P2 served as a nimble ambulance motorcycle for navigating congested cities where traditional vehicles often fall short, helping reach emergency situations faster while carrying a wide range of lifesaving gear normally requiring a full ambulance to carry.

Capable of highway speeds and with two large storage trunks totalling 400 L (14 cubic feet) of cargo space, the Ponie P2 offers something of a Goldilocks option between cumbersome electric vans and lightweight but cargo-limited electric bicycles. The Ponie P2 has the speed to take shortcuts on faster urban highways and carry significantly more cargo, but can still wiggle down narrow city alleyways and take advantage of lane filtering, cutting urban trip time in half or better compared to four-wheeled vehicles.

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The summer pilot programs helped the company verify the design and gain real-world insight into areas where the vehicles could be improved.

“We got honest and invaluable feedback,” said PNY CEO Netzah Sadeh. “We listened closely to both the great feedback and the areas needing improvement. We heard the calls for enhanced seat comfort for long shifts and the need for a fast-charging option to support two shifts a day. I want to assure our riders that we are on it; their insights are already shaping the next iteration of the Ponie P2 as we move forward.”

Electrek had the chance to check out the vehicles at EICMA last year in Milan as well as test ride them in Tel Aviv ahead of the pilot, and they’re the real deal (see the clip below). With speeds of up to 100 km/h (62 mph) and various configurations for cargo and passenger use, they’re a unique solution for urban transport that sits somewhere between an electric scooter and an electric van.

The Ponie P2’s modular design makes it adaptable for a wide range of professional uses, and its all-electric drivetrain keeps running costs low while helping cities cut emissions.

With strong results from the pilot and rider feedback already driving improvements, this could be one of the most practical workhorses in the growing electric utility bike space.

Now that the pilot program has wrapped up, PNY is already working on refining the Ponie P2 to meet rider demands.

If the next version is anything like what we’ve seen so far, don’t be surprised to see more of these electric cargo motorcycles buzzing through city streets soon.