How does it compare?
Speed
The roarless beast that is the SAROLEA MANX7 sprints to a top speed of 150 mph (240 km/h), leaving you with grins and bugs in your teeth. It faces competition from the Zero SR/F which maxes out at 124 mph (200 km/h), still nothing to scoff at, but clearly lagging behind. Meanwhile, the Harley-Davidson LiveWire offers 110 mph (177 km/h), an electrified hog for those who dont mind not winning every drag race. The Lightning Strike Carbon matches the MANX7 with a blistering 150 mph (240 km/h), making it a front-runner as well. The BMW CE 04, however, trails with a maximum speed of 75 mph (120 km/h), more of an urban tamer than a speed demon.
Range
Range anxiety is a thing of the past with the SAROLEA MANX7, boasting a mighty 205 miles (330 km) on a single charge. The Zero SR/F keeps you on the road for 161 miles (259 km), and the Harley-Davidson LiveWire covers a respectable 146 miles (235 km). The Lightning Strike Carbon features an all-day-long 200 miles (322 km), giving the MANX7 a close race. The BMW CE 04 disappoints with just 80 miles (130 km), clearly designed for short zips rather than marathon runs.
Power
When it comes to sheer oomph, the SAROLEA MANX7 delivers 163 horsepower (122 kW), a veritable thunderbolt on wheels. The Zero SR/F delivers 110 horsepower (82 kW), quite spirited but comparatively gentle. The Harley-Davidson LiveWire is right there with 105 horsepower (78 kW), keeping the heritage brand strong in innovation. Lightning Strike Carbon dusks up with 120 horsepower (90 kW), making it a mid-heavyweight contender. And the BMW CE 04 with its modest 42 horsepower (31 kW) is more for the everyday Joe who enjoys a tad of tech without frightening the neighbors.
Charging Time
Patience might be a struggle with the SAROLEA MANX7, requiring 4 hours for a full charge. The Zero SR/F gets you back on the road faster with a charge time of only 1.5 hours, so if you’re in haste, this might be your bet. The Harley-Davidson LiveWire asks merely 60 minutes for 80% charge, fast enough to down a coffee. And the Lightning Strike Carbon follows a similar quick-boost pattern at 2 hours. The BMW CE 04 doesn’t impress much here with 4 hours of wait time ensuring enough time for a deep slumber.
Price
The SAROLEA MANX7, at $54,000 (£44,500, €50,000) is indeed a wallet-buster but youre paying for near perfection. The Zero SR/F makes a convincing bargain at $20,995 (£17,239, €19,134), proving serious performance doesn’t need to drain your retirement fund. At $29,799 (£24,630, €27,145), the Harley-Davidson LiveWire offers a mix of brand prestige and performance oomph. Lightning Strike Carbon lands at $19,998 (£16,426, €18,098), a steal for what it delivers. The BMW CE 04 at $11,795 (£9,680, €10,755) provides an affordable entry into the world of electric motoring, though it competes more on price than prowess.

