  The exclusive $\pi^0$ electroproduction is analyzed within the handbag
approach based on Generalized Parton Distributions (GPDs) factorization. We
consider the leading-twist contribution together with the transversity effects.
It is shown that the transversity, $H_T$ and $\bar E_T$ GPDs are essential in
the description of $\pi^0$ cross section. Predictions for future Electron-Ion
Collider of China (EicC) energy range are done. It is found that transversity
dominance $\sigma_T\gg\sigma_L$, observed at low energies is valid up to EicC
energy range.
