Belgian startup Any is reshaping expectations for electric two-wheelers with the debut of the LUV1—a vehicle built to carry serious cargo without sacrificing performance. With cars remaining the go-to option for many in urban Europe, Any believes that motorcycles and bikes could win over more riders if they solved one key problem: storage. The LUV1 answers that challenge.
A motorcycle with room to haul
The LUV1 is a modular electric motorcycle designed to combine cargo-bike practicality with the speed of a bike. It offers up to 120 liters of storage space — enough for groceries, weekend bags or even a pet — without compromising on speed. It’s capable of reaching 100 km/h (62 mph), powered by two swappable batteries giving a claimed range of up to 87 miles per charge.
Modularity is built in. Buyers can configure an open frame or select customized panels, depending on whether the use case is commuting, pet transport, or outdoor gear. Optional equipment includes racks, a windshield, rain shielding, and accessories aimed at families, adventurers, or everyday riders. The design aesthetic comes from former Pininfarina design director Lowie Vermeersch, who now leads creative direction and contributes as an investor at Any.
Market positioning, funding, and what’s next
Starting price for the LUV1 is set at €7,000 (roughly $8,150), placing it squarely below many cars but above typical electric cargo bikes. Despite its power and capacity, it only requires an A1 license to ride in most jurisdictions—making it more accessible than many larger powered motorcycles. Through its preorder campaign, Any has already garnered over 600 reservations in its first 100 days. A refundable fee of €49 — credited toward the final purchase — secures a spot in the queue.
Financially, the company has raised €2.75 million so far: an initial €1.5 million in November followed by a €1.25 million top-off in May. Backers include automotive industry veterans, and the team has added notable talent such as Alessandro Mangano, who brings experience from brands like Aprilia, Ferrari, and Piaggio. Having appointed Pieter Van de Velde as CEO a year ago, Any now plans to raise another €10 million (around $11.65 million) or more in a Series A round before year’s end to scale up production and begin deliveries.
Europe’s two-wheeler market is heading toward electrification in a big way. Industry group projections show electric models dominating new registrations by 2030 — which means there’s both opportunity and intense competition. Any is banking on its storage-first design to help the LUV1 carve out a niche, reaching not just motorcycle fans but also delivery services, families, and outdoor-oriented riders. The company is even considering expanding its lineup beyond two wheels, potentially to include a three-wheeled vehicle later.
What this means is that storage capacity may become the new arms race in EVs—especially in two-wheelers. For many riders, practicality has often come second to speed or style. Any is flipping that script by delivering both. What to watch for: whether customers adopt modularity at scale, how the LUV1 handles real-world conditions, and whether Any can ramp up production fast enough to make early promises reality. If it pulls this off, the company could pull serious weight in the urban mobility revolution.
