Luyuan’s LYVA makes European debut at Milan motorcycle show

LYVA, a brand established by Chinese electric two-wheeler maker Luyuan Group, made its European debut at EICMA 2026, held in Milan, Italy, from Nov 3 to 8. The brand unveiled five concept models across four categories — electric cargo bikes, electric kick scooters, electric trekking bikes and off-road electric motorcycles.

In a keynote address at the show, Ni Boyuan, vice-president of Luyuan Group, said the company was exploring how artificial intelligence could shape the design and function of personal mobility vehicles and the way people ride them.

Luyuan said it uses LYVA to develop electric vehicles for international markets. The group is positioning LYVA in the premium segment of the personal mobility market.

The lineup covers urban commuting, cargo delivery and outdoor recreation. Luyuan said the Cargo R07 electric cargo trike and Kickscooter Z05 use micromobility technology and know-how licensed from BMW Group. The other three models are the T05 electric trekking bike and the GX03 and GX05 off-road electric motorcycles.

Designworks, a BMW Group subsidiary that works with companies across the mobility sector, designed the R07 and Z05. Luyuan said the studio took European customers' preferences and trends in urban transport into account when developing the two concepts.

Marco Marom, lead industrial designer at Designworks, said the team developed distinct designs for the cargo trike and the kick scooter. Ease of handling was a priority for both vehicles, he said.

Munich-based EPP Engineering, which operates Luyuan's European R&D and Innovation Center, led engineering and type-approval work for the European market. Matthias Bluemel, the firm's founder, said the team designed its tests around European standards, covering safety, durability and vehicle dynamics.

Luyuan said it has nearly 30 years of manufacturing experience, about 30 million users worldwide and more than 1,200 patents. The group's expansion plans for LYVA include six regional innovation hubs in Germany, Spain, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, Thailand and Singapore. The hubs are intended to support research and development, supply chain operations and sales.