Electric motorcycles don’t have transmissions because they don’t need them. Same as electric cars. Your cargo and range requirements are going to be a tall order for an electric moto, but not impossible — just, not cheap.

Guys, is this it? Do we suggest OP should buy a Harley Davidson Livewire? I think so! Sidecars for motorcycles are pretty much always custom or at least semicustom, and a competent motorcycle shop should be able to either find and fit one for you, or point you in the direction of a custom shop which can.

Note also that out of the box the Livewire and most/all “traditionally” laid out motorcycles including electric ones will require the use of your right foot because that’s where the rear brake is located. Relocating that brake to the left handlebar (the front brake is traditionally on the right handlebar end) is probably not impossible, and is a fairly common mod for oldschool motorcycles for people who are down a leg.

Oh, and these things will also require getting a motorcycle license.

If you can’t stand being a Harley dude, various Energica and even — if you can hold your nose — Zero motorcycles would work. (Zero tried to float some pay-to-unlock and subscription bullshit a while back, and because of that they’re on my ban list. Up to you if you want to try trusting them. I wouldn’t.)