There is a feeling that only those who ride a Vespa truly know: the freedom and lightness that spark the moment you turn the key and set off. However, riding a vintage Vespa today has become increasingly complex, due to traffic restrictions, ZTL (Limited Traffic Zones), and ever-stricter environmental regulations.
Many Vespa enthusiasts today find themselves forced to leave their bikes in the garage. Others, however, are choosing a retrofit by converting their Vespa to electric. Converting doesn’t mean betraying your Vespa; it means giving it a second life, allowing it to keep on moving in a legal, sustainable, silent, and very cool way!
If you are considering going electric in 2026, here are 5 reasons to choose Retrokit for your Vespa:
1. Homologation and Legality
When talking about electric conversion for a Vespa, the first word must be legality—otherwise, you risk not being allowed on the road at all.
Retrokit (developed by Motoveloci SRL) was the first kit in Italy to obtain Ministry Approval in accordance with the Retrofit Decree. This means the conversion is officially recognized and allows for the update of the vehicle’s registration document (logbook).
Warning: many DIY solutions or unapproved imported kits expose you to serious risks:
- Vehicle seizure
- Administrative fines
- Invalidation of insurance in the event of an accident
By installing Retrokit, you won’t have any issues: you will receive all the documentation required for testing, insurance, and legal road use.
2. No Irreversible Changes to the Frame
One of the most frequent questions is: “Will I ruin my Vespa?”
The answer is no!
The Retrokit system is designed to be fully reversible. In fact, no cutting, welding, or structural modifications are made to the original frame (touching it would be an outrage!). You can rest easy; the kit is installed while respecting the integrity of the vehicle, and if you ever want to return it to its original state, you can (though so far, it’s never happened 😉).
This is crucial for:
- Preserving historical value
- Maintaining the original character of the vehicle
- Protecting your investment over time
The Vespa’s DNA remains intact; only the heart that moves it changes.
3. Incredible Performance: Torque and Smoothness
An electric Vespa shouldn’t be a compromise. It should be an upgrade, which is why we designed Retrokit for exceptional performance. The motor is powered by lithium batteries and optimized for efficiency and safety.
What changes in the riding experience?
- Smooth acceleration, no jerking
- Instant response at traffic lights
- Near-silent operation
- Simple and practical charging
With its 80 km range (expandable), the autonomy is designed for urban use without compromise. The feeling is that of a modern, snappy scooter, but with the timeless style of your vintage Piaggio Vespa: vintage on the outside, new and pulsing under the shell. To learn more about performance, visit this page.
4. Access to restricted areas and Freedom of Movement
If you live in a city, you are surely realizing how restrictions are increasing day by day. But with an electric converted Vespa you can:
- Access ZTL zones (where allowed by local regulations)
- Avoid anti-pollution traffic bans
- Reduce emissions and noise
The electric Vespa retrofit is a choice of sustainability, but also of freedom—to continue riding through historic city centers without getting lost in the maze of limited traffic zones. It is a way to respect the environment without giving up the legend and your passion.
5. 100% made in Italy
This isn’t just a label; it’s an identity. We develop and assemble every single kit in Rimini, right in the heart of the “Motor Valley”—the land where mechanics is a religion and the birthplace of world motorcycling legends.
We chose to work with “technological zero miles,” selecting component manufacturers near us and hand-assembling the kit to guarantee a truly artisanal “Made in Italy” supply chain. We care for every Vespa as if it were our own! 💛
Furthermore, as you’ve probably seen, we put ourselves out there, sharing our daily work on social media. If you don’t follow us yet, here is our Instagram profile and Facebook.
Why choose Retrokit for your electric Vespa?
Because it is approved and road-legal.
Because it is reversible.
Because it is designed to last.
Because it allows you to continue riding without limits.
Because behind it is a real Italian company, not an anonymous importer.
If you are looking for a legal and approved electric Vespa kit made in Italy, there is only one choice…
Your Vespa doesn’t deserve the garage, it deserves to zip through the streets (with a new heart!).
