Infront Moto Racing has set the wheels in motion for an electrifying revolution in the world of motocross. The announcement of the MXEP (Electric Prototype) marks a groundbreaking shift towards sustainable racing, poised to debut in 2026 as a thrilling support class to the esteemed FIM Motocross World Championship.
The MXEP promises an adrenaline-fueled spectacle, featuring state-of-the-art prototype electric bikes roaring across 6 rounds in Europe, in tandem with MXGP events. This innovative move not only underscores a commitment to environmental consciousness but also positions MXGP weekends as the global stage for pioneering advancements in motocross.
In a strategic alliance with the FIM and the MSMA, Infront Moto Racing is spearheading the development of regulations and infrastructure to establish the MXEP as a premier championship. This collaborative effort reflects MXGP’s unwavering dedication to enriching the motocross experience for riders, fans, and manufacturers a like.
Electric motocross aficionados have long awaited this momentous occasion, as MXGP announces the exclusive inclusion of electric bikes in the MXEP class for the 2026 FIM World Motocross Championships. With six electrifying Grand Prix rounds on the horizon, MXEP is set to redefine the limits of speed and sustainability in motocross.
The decision to introduce electric bikes in a separate class underscores a thoughtful approach by the FIM, ensuring a seamless integration into the existing racing ecosystem. By allowing ample time for rule development and technological refinement, MXEP aims to avoid the pitfalls of past transitions, prioritizing affordability and competitiveness for manufacturers and consumers a like.
Racing’s CEO Luongo: We saw in the last few months and years that have been many developments into the electrification of bikes, so I think that it’s a good moment to put down the base of a new support class that will be fully dedicated to electric bikes. We don’t want to mix things [with regular machines], but to create a path for this technology to develop and continue to grow, and we will see how it develops. In the last few months, many things have started without clear guidance on where it will go. I think that as the best and most modern platform for Motocross in the world, that MXGP should also embrace this new technology.
So we want to announce that in 2026 we want to create a new support race, in collaboration with the FIM and with the manufacturers, for a fully dedicated Electric World Championship that will be held alongside MXGP. We aim to run five or six races in Europe for this, so we have two years to work with the FIM and the manufacturers on the rules for the bikes and to define exactly what it shall be. It will help to complete the package of an MXGP weekend, and also help the manufacturers with a very professional platform to help develop these products which are already on the market to complete the portfolio for a manufacturer.
