Technology · Consumer gadgets · published 2026-08-28 · via TechCrunch

Belgian startup's modular e-motorcycle aims to replace car trunks for urban riders

Belgian startup Any has unveiled the LUV1, a modular electric motorcycle offering up to 120 liters of cargo capacity and a top speed of 100 km/h. Priced from €7,000, the vehicle requires only an A1 license and can be customized with panels for pets, work gear, or camping equipment. Designed by former Pininfarina design director Lowie Vermeersch, the LUV1 targets a new hybrid category the company calls 'life utility vehicles.'

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Any's development has been backed by roughly €2.75 million in venture funding across two rounds, with leadership drawn from automotive and mobility sectors. CEO Pieter Van de Velde previously worked in venture capital, while engineering chief Alessandro Mangano brings experience from Aprilia, Ferrari, and Piaggio Group. The company's investor and advisor roster includes figures from the automotive industry.

The LUV1's two swappable batteries provide up to

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