Quantya SA was formed in 2005 in order to develop and produce Swiss Quality high performance electric motorcycles and scooters and was the brainchild of Max Modena, a motocross enthusiast living in Switzerland. When the Swiss banned the use of noisy two-stroke engines which power most motocross bikes he saw an opportunity. In 2007 Quantya obtained the international TUV certification for a street legal bike version in Europe. In addition to the TUV certificate, Quantya obtained the VCA (Vehicle Certification Agency) certificate as a constructor and assembler of motor vehicles.The first range of bikes appeared on the market in mid 2007. Since then a road legal version has been brought out. QuantyaParx have become popular first in Germany, then Austria and now around Europe. The first UK Quantyaparx will open in 2010.