STRADDLE ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A straddle electric vehicle (1) comprises a seat (9) on which a rider is seated in a straddle state; right and left foot steps (10) on which the rider puts feet, an electric motor (5) for generating driving power for moving the straddle electric vehicle; a battery unit (60) which is an electric power supply for activating the electric motor (5); and a battery case (80) for storing the battery unit (60). The battery case (80) is placed between the steering shaft (7) and the seat (9) in a forward or rearward direction and includes a seat vicinity portion (100) which faces the seat (9) in the forward or rearward direction. The seat vicinity portion (100) is smaller in dimension in a rightward or leftward direction than a portion of the battery case (80) which is other than the seat vicinity portion (100).