Askoll
ActiveOverview
Askoll EVA S.p.A. manufactures two-wheeled electric vehicles including e-bikes and electric scooters for urban mobility, as a subsidiary of Askoll Group. Based in Dueville, Italy, it focuses on 100% Made in Italy products with in-house core components like brushless motors and lithium-ion batteries from Samsung and Panasonic. The company serves personal, professional, and sharing markets, with a presence in Europe including Italy and France, and went public on AIM Italy in 2018.1235
History
Askoll EVA was founded in 2014 within Askoll Group, established in 1978 by Elio Marioni, after two years of development; first e-bike and scooter models launched in 2015. In 2016, it presented an electric microcar prototype (Askoll Elò), but discontinued it in 2017 to focus on scooters, entering the French market and securing an order from Austrian Post. The company went public on AIM Italy in 2018, partnered with sharing providers like MiMoto and Cooltra, and expanded e-bike drive-trains for OEMs in 2019.1235
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| eScooters (urban electric scooters) | personal and professional urban commuting | $3,000 - $6,000 |
| eSpro (professional delivery scooters) | fleet and sharing services | $4,000 - $7,000 |
| eBikes (pedal-assisted electric bicycles) | daily urban mobility | $1,500 - $3,500 |
| eKick Scooters (electric kick scooters) | short-range micromobility | $500 - $1,500 |
Manufacturing
All core components including brushless motors and batteries are manufactured in-house by Askoll in Italy, with final vehicle assembly in Dueville. Production capacity reaches 30,000 e-scooters and additional e-bikes per year across Italian facilities. Askoll Group operates manufacturing plants in 9 countries but EV production remains 100% Italian.135
Notable Products
- eSpro - Modified scooter for professional delivery with power regeneration.
- Askoll eScooter - Urban electric scooter with removable lithium-ion battery and brushless motor.
- Askoll eBike - Pedal-assisted e-bike with front- or rear-wheel drive brushless motor.
- Askoll Elò - Prototype electric microcar presented in 2016, later discontinued.
- eS~pro - Scooter models adapted for sharing and delivery fleets.
Reputation
Askoll EVA holds a leading position in Italy and strong presence in Europe for e-scooters, praised for 100% Made in Italy quality, in-house technology, and suitability for sharing fleets by professionals. Enthusiasts note its energy-efficient motors and safety features from group expertise in appliances. Criticisms are limited in sources, though early microcar pivot suggests focus shifts; overall viewed as a reliable green mobility player.135
Sources (5)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Askoll
- https://www.askollelectric.com/public/081116-143531-askollcorporateprofileen.pdf
- https://www.askollelectric.com/public/121119-120456-askollevacompanyprofile.pdf
- https://www.zoominfo.com/c/askoll/1150192084
- https://www.askollelectric.com/public/030522-140711-askollevamay2022.pdf