Electric scooters used to be the quirky outliers. Too quiet, too slow, too meh. Now? They’re as much a part of the European cityscape as cobblestones and cafe umbrellas. Urban policy has shifted hard in their favor: tax breaks, low-emission zones, and EV-only streets have turned once-skeptical riders into full-blown converts.
These days, brands like NIU, Silence, and GOVECS dominate the rental fleets and daily commutes. But then there’s Nerva, a lesser-known player from Spain which has been quietly cooking up something a little more refined.
I first wrote about the Nerva Exe three years ago, when the brand made its debut with a practical electric maxi-scooter. Back then, it offered a 9 kW motor, a pair of BYD LFP batteries totaling 5.76 kWh, and a top speed of around 80 miles an hour. It was a strong first showing, built more for clean commuting than making headlines. Fast forward to today, and we’ve got its follow-up: the Exe II. And this time, it’s not just tagging along, it’s here to make a statement.
