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EV Innovation on the Open Road

Jun 12, 2023
08:13
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CEO of Curtiss Motorcycle Co. discusses the luxury electric motorcycle market, company's pivot to electric bikes, challenges faced in transitioning to electric motorcycles, patented idea, sales, growth plans, and aim to become most valuable American electric motorcycle company by 2030.
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  • Curtiss Motorcycle Co. aims to become the most valuable American electric motorcycle company by 2030 by focusing on creating the best electric motorcycle in the world through innovative design elements and improving performance.
  • Curtiss Motorcycle targets ultra-high-net-worth individuals with their hyper luxury electric bikes, aiming for $50 million in sales by 2027-2028 with a gross margin of 30%, net revenue per unit of approximately $100,000, and a cost of goods sold below $50,000.

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Transition to Electric Bikes

Matt Chambers, the CEO of Curtis Motorcycle, discusses the transition from making traditional motorcycles to electric bikes. Chambers explains that after years of success in the motorcycle industry, the company decided to make a firm pivot towards creating the best electric motorcycle in the world. They focused on improving the performance and ride experience by implementing innovative design elements, such as a symmetrical bike and a patented idea of tapping the axle through the motor. Chambers expresses confidence in the product and aims to make Curtis Motorcycle the most valuable American electric motorcycle company by 2030.

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