A straddle-type electric vehicle (1) is provided with: a seat (9) on which a driver sits in a straddled position; left and right foot steps (10) on which the driver places their feet; an electric motor (5) which generates power for the movement of the vehicle; a battery unit (60) which serves as the electric power source for the electric motor (5); and a battery case (80) which houses the battery unit (60). The battery case (80) is disposed between the steering shaft (7) and the seat (9) in the front-rear direction and has a section (100) in proximity to the seat, the section (100) facing the seat (9) in the front-rear direction. The section (100) in proximity to the seat is smaller in the left-right direction than the remaining portion of the battery case (80).
