In recent years, electric motocross has been a hot topic in the paddock, with discussions about how and when it could be integrated into the world championship structure.
One of the most anticipated steps was the launch of the MXEP initially planned as a support series from 2026. However, Infront Moto Racing CEO David Luongo has now confirmed that those plans have been put on hold.
Explaining the decision exclusively to us, Luongo revealed that the initial momentum behind the project came from strong interest by manufacturers and federations:
“The MXEP project was put in place after a strong demand coming from some manufacturers and federations back in 2022. At this time, it was a dynamic concerning those new technology. As we didn’t want to mix the classic ICE engine and electric motocross during the same race format, we gave a four-year plan to the manufacturers to check and understand if they would be ready to launch a support race during the GP weekend from 2026″.
“After several meetings and talking during the last years and considering the state of development of this technology for the different manufacturers we decided to postpone the series to an indeterminate date. You can see that Dorna did a similar action the past days with their MotoE series. We will continue to monitor the situation. For now, we are happy with the KTM e-motocross series which allow young kids to have a first step into our sport during 6 Grand Prix, and we will continue to concentrate on the soul of our sport, the ICE engine.”
The MXEP series was expected to become the first official electric motocross competition linked directly to the FIM Motocross World Championship, providing a platform for manufacturers to showcase their developments in the rapidly growing field of electric technology. The postponement highlights the reality that while interest remains, the technology and investment from major brands may not yet be at a level required to make the series sustainable.
Luongo also drew a parallel to Dorna’s recent move with their MotoE championship, which faced similar delays and restructuring. This suggests that the challenges are not unique to motocross but reflect broader questions about the readiness of electric racing at the top level.
For now, the focus will remain on the established championships within the paddock, while the KTM E-Motocross Junior series continues to give young riders exposure to electric bikes at selected GP events. This ensures that electric racing still has a presence in the paddock, albeit at a grassroots level rather than a full championship.
While the MXEP project has been pushed back indefinitely, the door remains open for the future. Infront Moto Racing is clearly keeping an eye on technological and market developments, but for the immediate term, the emphasis remains on traditional motocross racing. The electric revolution may still be on the horizon – but for now has been put on hold.
