Press release Milano, 8 November 2011

A PUSH FOR DESIGN, INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

"La prima VOLTA" in EICMA 2011: Volta Motorbikes unveils his first electric motorbike, the Volta

BCN.

The pre-reservation list will be opening at the start of 2012, and the first units will be sold during the second quarter of the year.

Volta Motorbikes, an electric motorbike manufacturer created with the mission of providing new solutions for the pollution problems in big cities, present its star project: the Volta BCN. The Volta BCN combines design, a sporty feel, innovation and sustainability all in one. This goes to show that a practical and sustainable vehicle can also be dynamic, while boasting an urban image and high performance. This motorbike, designed entirely in Barcelona, has received the name of the Catalan capital thanks to an agreement with the City Council, which hopes to display the city’s aspiration to become a European benchmark in sustainable mobility and environmental respect.

After months of work and perseverance, the Volta Motorbikes project has now come to fruition and is about to begin the production phase. Thus, during the first quarter of the forthcoming year, a pre-reservation list will be opened on the Internet; and in the second quarter, the first units will be released for sale, for an estimated price of €7,000. At the moment, Volta is putting the final touches on the shape of the Volta BCN distribution network and points of sale throughout Europe.

The Volta BCN is different from other urban electric motorbikes, as it combines

technology, design and a sporty feel, to afford users the opportunity to experience motor passion while also being respectful of the environment.

Volta Motorbikes envisages launching its product in Spain first, and will subsequently

make the leap over to the international market, with its first appearance at the Milan Fair, the quintessential showcase for any new product in the two-wheel sector. As Volta Motorbikes Manager Marc Barceló says, “the Milan Fair is the ultimate test to assess the entrance of a new brand”.

BCN SPORT, BCN CITY AND BCN MY VOLTA

The Volta BCN, with 35 hp, will be available in several different models, yet as Barceló cites, all are founded on the same philosophy: “Volta aims to transmit the DNA of a brand with a sporty nature while also being efficient and environmentally friendly”.

In Milan, the company presents three models with the same power yet different aesthetics and finishes. The BCN Sport is an urban motorbike that projects a dynamic image with a personality of its own, without skimping on performance, quality or practical features. The BCN City offers a cosmopolitan design and targets those who wish to combine an elegant look with the spirit of sustainable mobility and practical, comfortable driving. The BCN My Volta is the customisable model, meaning that the motorbike can be adapted to the needs and preferences of the user in terms of body colour, stickers and accessories.The My Volta will offer customised ordering through an online tool that will be implemented with the new Volta website, coinciding with the brand’s presentation at the Milan Fair.

All of these models require the same A2 driving license and are the ideal choice for those who need a means of daily transport to get about in the city, while serving as a road of entry into the two-wheel world for new users.

Volta BCN City picture Volta BCN Sport picture €0.45 PER RECHARGE

With a full battery recharge cost of €0.45, this bike can recharge completely in just two hours when plugged into a 220-V household socket or at any public charging point. The Volta BCN has a range of approximately 70 kilometers and a lithium-polymer battery. After 1500 charging cycles, which is the equivalent of five years of daily recharges, the battery still has 80 % of its initial capacity.

One thing that we must point out about the Volta BCN is the quality of its components, as all of its parts are supplied by prestigious brands in the sector.

The motorbike comes with a trunk with capacity for a full-face helmet, as well as a mobile phone charger. Particularly worthy of note is the relaxed and comfortable position of this bike, which makes for agility and free movement when driving. Moreover, it includes the added feature of connectivity with mobile telephone devices, as well as a wide range of applications such as programming recharges and power setting limits, among others; a package that will be available when the first Volta BCN bikes reach the market.

DETAILS:

Trunk: The BCN model has a trunk designed

especially to hold a full-face helmet. A mobile phone connector has been installed inside the trunk, to charge the mobile phone while driving.

Smartphone: The Volta BCN optional equipment includes the "Connect" package.This option provides the user with wireless technology to connect the smartphone with the motorbike. The package offers a wide range of applications, such as programming time and recharge time, power setting limits and eco mode driving, among many others.

SOC (state of charge): Knowing the battery charge level is essential with an electric motorbike. As a result, the Volta BCN is equipped with a panel that clearly displays the amount of energy available in the battery at all times.

Recharge: The Volta BCN, which can be recharged at any 220 V outlet or at any public charging point, has an on-board charger that enables a complete recharge in two hours’ time. The Volta BCN has a lithium-polymer battery and moreover allows for partial recharges, regardless of the existing battery charge level. After 1500 charging cycles, which is the equivalent of five years of daily recharges, the battery still has 80 % of its initial capacity. The recharge cable is located in a compartment beneath the rear seat. The cost of a full battery recharge is €0.45 and the motorbike has a range of approximately 70 kilometers.

Transmission: The Volta BCN has a direct-drive transmission, with no gear shift and no clutch. This makes the bike incredibly easy to drive. The belt transmission makes for smooth and silent driving, which is unusual in a motorbike (what’s more, it must be pointed out that it does not require maintenance). LED lighting: The Volta BCN Sport uses LED lighting as main and low beam, position lamp and also blinkers. Its low consumption allows an energy saving of more than 70% in comparison with standard bulb systems. [ High resolution photos of the Volta BCN enclosed ] www.vimeo.com/voltamotorbikes www.flickr.com/voltamotorbikes

About Volta Motorbikes

Volta Motorbikes is an electric motorbike manufacturer created with the mission of providing new solutions for the pollution problems in big cities today. The alternatives developed by Volta aim to clear the air in urban thoroughfares and preserve the environment.

The Volta brand combines design, a sporty feel, innovation and sustainability all in one,

demonstrating that a practical and sustainable vehicle can also be dynamic, cosmopolitan and high performance.

The Volta philosophy can be summed up in the words of Volta Motorbikes Manager,

Marc Barceló: “Volta aims to transmit the DNA of a brand with a sporty nature while also being efficient and environmentally friendly”.

The Volta brand is different from other urban electric motorbikes, as it combines

technology, design and a sporty feel, to afford users the opportunity to experience motor passion and the excitement that goes with it, while also being respectful of the environment.

The firm’s first model, the Volta BCN, bears the name of Barcelona because it shares a

number of different values that are associated with the Catalan capital: design, environmental respect and quality. In fact, every time that Volta designs a new motorbike, it will adopt the name of a world city, a city that embodies the values that Volta aims to convey in each model.

More information at: Volta BCN: www.volta-motorbikes.com Follow us at: Twitter (@VoltaMotorbikes) and Facebook. Contact: Marc Barceló Volta Motorbikes Telephone: +34 669 251 785 E-mail: mbarcelo@volta-motorbikes.com