Electric Motorcycles to Join EnduroGP from 2026

The Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship is set for a major step into the future, with Electric Power Vehicles (EPV) officially eligible to race in the championship from the 2026 season.

Following approval from the FIM, Prime Stadium Events has confirmed that electric motorcycles will be allowed to compete in the EnduroGP class for the first time, lining up alongside traditional internal combustion machines.

EPV bikes now eligible in EnduroGP classes

From 2026, electric motorcycles will be permitted in the main EnduroGP category and its three sub-classes:

• Enduro1: up to 250cc 2-stroke and 4-stroke, plus EPV
• Enduro2: 255cc to 450cc 4-stroke, plus EPV
• Enduro3: over 255cc 2-stroke and over 455cc 4-stroke, plus EPV

Electric bikes will not be allowed in Women’s Enduro, Junior Women’s Enduro, Junior, Youth, or Enduro Open categories.

How EPV bikes will be managed during events

To make electric competition viable in enduro conditions, EPV bikes will have dedicated battery swap procedures during race weekends.

Battery changes will be allowed at designated refuelling and service points, as well as in a dedicated pit lane at each Special Test. Mechanics will be allowed to assist riders during battery swaps, as long as all FIM Electric Motorbikes Procedures are followed.

However, there will be no extra time granted for the battery change, meaning riders and teams will still need to be efficient under pressure.

Electric motorcycles will be identified by a white background with black numbers, with the top line showing the colour of the class.

A new chapter for EnduroGP

The inclusion of EPV motorcycles marks a major development for the championship, opening the door for electric technology to compete directly against combustion-powered bikes in one of off-road racing’s toughest disciplines.

It is a bold move, and one that could significantly shape the future direction of enduro racing in the years ahead.

2026 EnduroGP calendar

The 2026 Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship begins in Custonaci, Sicily, with the opening round taking place from 10–12 April.

The full calendar is:

• Round 1: GP of Italy – Custonaci, Sicily – 10-12 April
• Round 2: GP of Spain – Oliana – 1-3 May
• Round 3: GP of Finland – Vierumäki, Salpausselkä – 22-24 May
• Round 4: GP of Portugal – Fafe – 12-14 June
• Round 5: GP of Portugal II – Fafe – 19-21 June
• Round 6: GP of France – Saint-Agrève – 17-19 July
• Round 7: GP of Wales – Rhayader – 7-9 August

The 2026 Expotrade FIM Women’s Enduro World Championship will feature five rounds:

• Round 1: GP of Italy – Custonaci, Sicily – 10-12 April
• Round 2: GP of Spain – Oliana – 1-3 May
• Round 3: GP of Portugal – Fafe – 12-14 June
• Round 4: GP of Portugal II – Fafe – 19-21 June
• Round 5: GP of Wales – Rhayader – 7-9 August

Zona Enduro verdict

This is a serious move from the FIM. Electric bikes are no longer just side projects or exhibition machines — from 2026, they will race directly inside EnduroGP. Now the big question is simple: can they really survive, and compete, over a full championship weekend against proven combustion bikes?