This Indian Company Just Built the Most Unlikely EV Motorcycle You’ve Ever Seen

In a world of slick, silent EVs that pride themselves on minimalism, Matter Energy is doing something no one saw coming—they’ve added gears. Yes, actual gears. And not just a simulated shift pattern or paddle shifters like in some EV cars. We're talking about a real, honest-to-goodness four-speed manual transmission—on an electric motorcycle. It’s called the Aera 5000, and it might just be the weirdest and most wonderful thing to come out of India’s growing EV industry.

Let’s rewind for a second. Matter Energy isn’t your typical EV startup. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, this Indian company has always been more interested in doing things differently. While most electric mobility brands race to shave milliseconds off 0–60 runs or cram in bigger batteries, Matter has taken a more nuanced approach—blending tech, tactile riding feel, and rider engagement into one package.

The Aera 5000 is its first product, and it’s already turning heads.