Yamaha is expanding its electric scooter range with the new XENTER E, a 125cc equivalent electric scooter designed specifically with European urban riding in mind.
Unveiled around EICMA 2026 in Milan alongside the new NMAX E, the XENTER E is a high-wheeled scooter that rides on 16-inch wheels front and rear.
That’s an important distinction in European cities, where larger wheels can quickly eliminate cobblestones, potholes and tram tracks, which can turn smaller-wheeled scooters into fast-paced experiences.
The XENTER E uses Yamaha’s new eAxle drivetrain, which combines the motor, controller and reduction gearbox into a compact frame-mounted unit. The motor produces 7.5 kW (10 HP) of maximum power and 33.3 Nm of torque, placing the scooter in Europe’s A1 permit category.
Mounting the engine in the frame also means Yamaha can use a more conventional motorcycle-style swingarm instead of hanging the engine in the rear suspension like many scooters. That reduces unsprung weight and should help improve handling and ride quality.
Power is supplied from an integrated 3.5 kWh battery mounted low in the chassis. Yamaha claims 108 km (67 miles) of range on the WMTC Class 1 cycle, although real-world range is expected to be somewhat less.
An 800W onboard charger can recharge the battery in about 5.5 hours from a public charging station. Yamaha will also offer a cable for charging from a home outlet.
Other niceties include three driving modes, traction control, regenerative braking, a reverse mode for maneuvering at low speeds, smart key operation and a 5-inch TFT screen. Smartphone connectivity adds navigation, battery information, maintenance reminders, and parking location tracking.
There’s also enough under-seat storage for a full-face helmet, depending on its size, plus USB-C charging and provisions for accessories like a windscreen and 34-litre top case.
The XENTER E shares its powertrain and battery with Yamaha’s new NMAX E, but the high-wheel design gives it a distinctly more European commuter flavor.
Yamaha has not officially announced the price for each market, although early reports from Milan point to 7,799 euros in Germany. Deliveries are expected to begin in spring 2027.
It’s certainly not cheap, but it looks like the XENTER E Yamaha is finally getting serious about building electric scooters that can replace its 125cc city machines, rather than simply complement them.
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