Two electric motorbike brands debut at Milan Design Week 2026
Two new electric motorbike brands, ANY and Blacksheep Power, launched their first models at Milan Design Week 2026. ANY, founded in 2024, unveiled the LUV1 (Life Utility Vehicle), a utility-focused e-bike with a 120-litre cargo compartment designed by Granstudio in Turin, led by Lowie Vermeersch, formerly design director at Pininfarina. CEO Pieter Van de Velde and CCO Erik de Winter emphasize adaptability for urban needs. Production is slated for late 2025. Blacksheep Power, founded in 2018 by Mark Gilligan in Hertfordshire, introduced the Blacksheep ONE, limited to 50 units. It features an aluminium axial flux motor delivering 700Nm, 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds, 80mph top speed, and a 6.2kWh battery for 100-mile range. Customers can customize the battery cover with bespoke artworks. Pricing starts at £29,000 plus VAT.
Key facts
- ANY debuted at Milan Design Week 2026 with the LUV1 electric motorbike.
- ANY was founded in 2024.
- CEO Pieter Van de Velde enlisted Granstudio in Turin, led by Lowie Vermeersch (formerly Pininfarina), to design the LUV1.
- LUV1 stands for Life Utility Vehicle.
- LUV1 has a 120-litre cargo compartment formed from die-cast aluminium that also serves as the chassis.
- ANY hopes to start production late 2025.
- Blacksheep Power, founded in 2018 by Mark Gilligan, is based in Hertfordshire.
- Blacksheep ONE is limited to 50 examples, priced from £29,000 plus VAT.
- Blacksheep ONE features an aluminium axial flux motor with 700Nm, 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds, 80mph top speed.
- Blacksheep ONE has a 6.2kWh battery with 100-mile range and customizable battery cover with bespoke artworks.
Entities
Artists
- Lowie Vermeersch
- Mark Gilligan
- Pieter Van de Velde
- Erik de Winter
Institutions
- ANY
- Blacksheep Power
- Granstudio
- Pininfarina
- Wallpaper*
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Turin
- Hertfordshire
- United Kingdom