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This includes Electric Mopeds
Doug Kingham - July 24, 2023
I’ve been interested in electric moped conversions for some time, and I’ve even done a few myself. And in the worlds of both scooters and motorcycles, electric power is catching on. But what about hybrid power? Having tried a hybrid moped myself—one that happens to be AWD as a result—I’m very much into the idea. Here’s how I got here.
https://www.theautopian.com/hybrid-awd-moped-retrospective-scooters/
Anyhill UM-2 electric scooter: With a hidden battery compartment!
Jun 7, 2022 - Electrek.co
The Anyhill UM-2 electric scooter ($899 https://www.anyhill.com/product/um-2-…) is a quick e-scooter with an interesting trick: a hidden removable battery! Check out my full written review on Electrek at: https://electrek.co/?p=240491
The Italian manufacturer enters the popular middleweight maxi-scooter game in Asia.
Jul 12, 2022 at 1:13am ET - Enrico Punsalang
In Europe and Asia, maxi-scooters have become a solid middle ground between scooters and full-size motorcycles. Combining the accessibility and ease of use of a scooter with the power and performance of a motorcycle, maxi-scooters also offer a tad more practicality in terms of storage space and riding comfort than standard scoots. As such, nearly all manufacturers have at least one maxi-scooter model in the 250cc-350cc range.
The newest of which comes to us from Italian manufacturer Aprilia, with the new SR Max250 HPE. Initially released in China, the SR Max250 looks like it’s based on a similar platform as that of Aprilia’s other scooters, but designed to offer more practicality and long-distance comfort. From a performance standpoint, the SR Max250 is powered by Aprilia’s 244cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder engine. Capable of pumping out 25 horsepower and 16 ft-lbs of torque, the SR Max250 is perfectly adequate for riding around the city, as well as the odd roadtrip to the countryside.
https://www.rideapart.com/news/597580/aprilia-sr-max250-launch-china/
Micah Toll - Nov. 28th 2020 2:52 am ET
Ariel Rider has a wide range of electric bikes from simple folding e-bikes to cargo e-bikes and commuter e-bikes. But some of their most popular models have been their moped-style e-bikes, and now the company has added the new Ariel Rider Grizzly electric moped to its lineup.
The Grizzly was just launched as something of an adventure-style electric moped.
In many ways it is an improvement over the company’s legendary dual motor Ariel Rider D-Class. I reviewed that epic 33 mph e-moped earlier this year and came away majorly impressed.
In the review, I mentioned there was still some room for improvement, such as adding rear suspension, beefing up the front suspension fork, and perhaps offering more battery capacity to feed those two power hungry motors.
Kyle Field - 26 April 2021
Ariel Rider burst onto the e-bike scene with a design style that marries the benefits of electrified bicycles with the stability and improved road presence of a motorcycle.
I’ll be honest — when I saw my first Ariel Rider in person, I was skeptical, but the feeling instantly faded the moment I hopped on and twisted the throttle. The company sent us the X-Class 52V, an amped up version of the popular X-Class that boasts 52 volts instead of the usual 48 volts, for a bike that’s even more capable and powerful.
Micah Toll - Nov. 22nd 2021 10:31 am
Ariel Rider has proven time and again that it knows exactly how to build fast, powerful electric mopeds that push e-bike performance to entirely new levels. And the Grizzly 52V dual motor e-bike is yet another great example of the brand’s dedication to high-performance bikes that combine light electric motorcycle specs with e-bike parts for a line-blurring ride.
If you recall the high-performance Ariel Rider X -Class 52V e-bike that we reviewed earlier this year, then much of the Grizzly will seem familiar.
It retains the high speeds and dual-suspension setup, but improves upon those parts while also adding a second motor, second battery, and a more relaxed ride position.
The result is basically a small electric motorcycle. Yet because the Grizzly uses bicycle parts (including functional pedals) and can be limited to street-legal power and speed levels (and in fact ships locked in 20 mph mode), it qualifies as an electric bicycle for on-road use without a motorcycle license.
Satya Singh - December 25, 2020
India’s leading electric scooter manufacturer, Ather Energy has rolled out an update for its app on Android and iOS. This update is primarily a patch that has performance improvements as well as bug fixes. This update will be applicable for 450X and 450 Plus owners. One of the fixes is that the colour and name will now be displayed correctly in the app. For Android users, the update is already available on Google Play Store. iPhone users may have to wait a couple of days, as the update is pending review on the App Store. Apple team will be on Christmas holidays till December 27, which has resulted in delay.
https://www.rushlane.com/ather-450x-electric-scooter-update-12387794.html
Micah Toll - Jan. 13th 2021 4:41 am ET
Ather Energy took to this year’s all-digital CES 2021 to showcase the company’s latest electric scooter, the Ather 450X.
The flagship electric scooter from the Bangalore-based startup is rated for a top speed of 80 km/h and a range of 116 km (72 miles).
It also features zippy acceleration with a 0-40 km/h (0-25 mph) time of 3.3 seconds.
The company claims that the Ather 450X is the quickest two-wheeler in the 125cc category.
Scooters aren’t necessarily known for their high performance and instead are prized more for their utility.
https://electrek.co/2021/01/13/ather-450x-showcased-at-ces-2021-quickest-two-wheeler-125cc-category/
Nick Lavars - September 29, 2022
Vietnam’s Bandit9 has dropped a new two-wheeler into the e-scooter pond it’s not quite like anything we’ve seen before. Part urban mobility solution and part fashion statement, the shiny, stainless steel Nano e-scooter looks like it was plucked straight out of sci-fi movie set in outer space, but could be coming to the streets of Earth sometime in the not so distant future.
So far as out-of-the-box, retro-futuristic stylings go, Bandit9 has form. In 2016, we looked at a limited edition custom motorbike from the Saigon-based builder that wouldn’t look out of place on an X-wing fighter, and last year it rolled out an audacious two-wheeler called the Supermarine that looks like it was built for Batman.
https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/affordable-bandit9-electric-scooter-liquid-metal-style/
Kirsten Korosec / 11:04 am PST • March 5, 2020
The Scoot Moped — an electric moped born out of Bird’s acquisition of Scoot — will launch in Austin five months after unveiling the shared micromobility vehicle.
The new moped is the latest effort by Bird to diversify its product offerings to capture more customers. The Scoot Mopeds, which are now available on the Bird app, feature large-volume tires, hydraulic disc brakes, two side mirrors, an LCD display for vehicle speed information, as well as two sizes of helmets, which are stored in a box on the vehicle. Users of the Scoot Moped must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver’s license.
https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/05/bird-launches-scoot-mopeds-in-austin-ahead-of-sxsw/
The Bird Air is a custom design from the mobility company.
Jon Fingas, 20 Septemer 2020
If the premium Bird One is overkill for your transportation needs, Bird has a more reasonably priced electric scooter in store. The mobility company has released a custom-made Bird Air e-scooter that offers just a few frills for a not-too-outlandish $599. The foldable design is the clear selling point and makes sense for city commutes, but it also boasts “never-flat” tires and an aluminum frame that’s reportedly tough enough to hold up under everyday use.
You can expect a moderate 16MPH top speed and up to 16 miles of range. It’s not as long-lasting as the 25-mile One, then, but it should cover a downtown trip.
https://www.engadget.com/bird-air-electric-scooter-170120903.html
Micah Toll - Jul. 30th 2020 2:34 am
I hear the same thing over and over, all the time: “I’d like to get an electric motorbike, but they just cost so much more than gas motorbikes.” Well, not anymore! Or at least not in the case of the BlackTea Moped, which is an urban electric motorbike that is priced on par with gas bike rivals.
First of all, what is the BlackTea Moped?
It was developed by a startup out of Munich, Germany, and it embodies the classic spirit and design of a ’70s Scrambler motorcycle.
But instead of spewing hydrocarbon exhaust, it spews electrons instead. (Or more accurately, cycles electrons rapidly through a motor/controller/battery loop, but that doesn’t sound nearly as cool.)
https://electrek.co/2020/07/30/blacktea-moped-electric-motorcycle-50-mph-us-eu/amp/
Bradley Brownell - 12 November 2020 11:45AM
Yesterday we saw the launch of BMW’s electric iX sport utility, a strong hint at the future of Munich’s next-gen EV design. The other half of BMW, the company’s motorrad division, also launched a near-production concept to point at future design: the Definition CE 04. Aside from its silly name, this totally rad electric city scooter could be the catalyst for a two-wheeled urban revolution.
https://jalopnik.com/bmws-definition-ce-04-electric-scooter-is-the-cyberpunk-1845651065
Micah Toll - Dec. 2nd 2021 8:30 am PT
When BMW first debuted its futuristic concept electric scooter last year, it looked like a lofty design experiment without much chance for a real future. But perhaps more shocking than the design was the fact that BMW actually followed through with it, putting the BMW CE 04 electric scooter into production.
Now the high-speed maxiscooter is heading to the US early next year, and BMW thinks it stands a good chance at cornering the American market.
Considering the current market landscape, that might actually be true.
First of all, there just aren’t very many competitors in the US electric scooter market yet, and even fewer in the maxiscooter market for large, high-powered, electric two-wheelers.
Manish Singh - 1:00 AM PST December 2, 2021
Bangalore-based Bounce on Thursday priced its first electric scooter at as low as 36,000 Indian rupees ($480), considerably undercutting the heavily-backed rival Ola as the mobility war intensifies in the world’s second most populous nation.
The startup, backed by B Capital and Falcon Edge, launched its first electric scooter called the Bounce Infinity E1 that features a swappable battery and several other unique features including tubular frame, hydraulic telescopic front suspension and twin shock absorbers at the rear ithat it said are designed for the Indian roads.
Customers will be able to swap the battery once it discharges from a nearby swapping station. The startup is building a network of swapping stations, for which it is tapping thousands of gas stations as well as mom and pop stores, in several Indian cities, Bounce said.
https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/02/bounce-infinity-e1-launch/
29 Aug 2021, 16:06 UTC - Cristian Curmei
Brekr is a team from the Netherlands that’s only been around since 2018, but in these past three years, all of their expertise has been aimed at creating the next generation of electric mopeds. Built from a team of marketing managers, entrepreneurs, engineers, and designers, this crew has just unveiled their one and only EV, the Model B.
Why is this vehicle a big deal? Well, just look at it! Have you ever seen a frame like this on a two-wheeler? Possibly, but most likely on a bicycle, let alone a moped that’s meant to reinvent urban mobility. Sure, there’s a classic inverted fork suspension, but the rest of the moped is completed from those two lateral aluminum bars that lead to the rear hub; new-age and minimalist design, to say the least.
Since I'm on the subject of frames, the lateral struts not only hold the front and rear sections of the vehicle together but also support another cage-like structure in which the battery and other components are housed. With one battery mounted, the Model B comes in with a weight of 78 kg (172 lbs).
Kirsten Korosec - 3:05 PM PST•January 13, 2023
Somewhere hidden amid the thousands of flashy displays and exhibits at CES 2023 in Las Vegas was the newly upgraded 2023 Bugatti electric scooter.
TechCrunch never saw it. Did anyone?
Luckily, details and images of the 2023 model, a 10% larger, more premium electric scooter, have now been released into the world.
Bugatti, through a partnership with tech accessory company Bytech, launched a $1,200 electric scooter in 2022. The two companies paired up again for a second-generation scooter that is beefier, equipped with new features and colors, and has larger “self-repairing” tires.
The 2023 scooter is 10% larger than its predecessor and is equipped with a 36-volt/15.6Ah battery and an electric motor with a maximum output of 1,000 watts, according to the companies. That battery and motor combo allows the scooter to handle up to an 18-degree incline, max speed of 22 miles per hour and can cover 35 miles on a single charge, according to the company. (That’s up from the 22-mile range in the previous model.)
https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/13/bugattis-new-electric-scooter-is-bigger-with-w16-mistral-vibes/
The Cake Makka Flex looks like a totally rad way to get around town
Bradley Brownell - 31 August 2021 6:00PM
The electric motorbike company known for its strangely attractive Swedish designs and flexible use cases has a third bike joining the lineup tomorrow, which it has been teasing on social media this week. The new bike is a smaller, lighter, and presumably less expensive model than its range topping Kalk dirtbike or Ösa city scooter. While Cake hasn’t said much about the bike it’s pretty easy to tell that the new machine will be called Makka, and will feature a tiny modular battery, foot trays rather than pegs, and a step-through e-bike-style frame.
The bike won’t officially launch until tomorrow, but Cake has already launched the pre-order site and forgot to remove the full image of the bike until after it has been made public. That’s where I got the above screenshot. Simply searching Cake Makka on the google machine led me to the mini-sites for the Makka Flex and something called the Makka Bundle. Cake has already stated that it will be launching “four new bikes” tomorrow, which I can only imagine means these are two of the four different variants of Makka to be made available.
https://jalopnik.com/here-is-cakes-new-electric-scooter-before-youre-suppose-1847593814
Rebecca Bellan / 6:00 AM PDT•September 1, 2021
Swedish electric motorcycle manufacturer Cake has released its newest vehicle, the Makka, a super lightweight e-moped that’s built for urban convenience. The bike starts at $3,500 and is now available for preorder in the U.S. and Europe.
The Makka is a step outside the norm for Cake, which is best-known for off-road motorbikes like its flagship high-performance Kalk and its utility machine Ösa. This third platform will be Cake’s first motorbike specifically made for city riding, like short-haul commercial transportation and commuting needs.
“These new electric mopeds further define Cake’s ambition of making two-wheeled electric vehicles accessible to everyone, while constantly pushing the envelope of performance, durability and relevancy in line with the company’s mission to inspire towards a zero-emission lifestyle,” the company said in a statement.
4 Dec 2020, 18:10 UTC · by Cristian Curmei
What you see in the cover photo is known as the Commooter Scooter by Ezekiel Ring. This gentleman from Detroit, Michigan seems to have a very good eye for what our urban mobility vehicles should achieve.
Just look at it! It’s literally the most motorcycle-ish scooter we’ve ever seen and the gallery should help you draw your own conclusions. Here's why we feel this thing should be put into production.
First up, the body is unlike any other sit-down scooter or moped around. Instead of having a massive scoop and footboard, the Commooter has this space filled in with body and panel work, while the rear of the body hangs over the wheel and swingarm. This is what gives off that sort of café-racer look.
HT Auto Desk - 21 March 2022 4:39 PM
Home Auto Two Wheelers Crayon Envy Low Speed Electric Scooter Launched With Keyless Start. Check Price
Crayon Envy low-speed electric scooter comes in four color options - White, Black, Blue, and Silver.
Electric vehicle startup Crayon Motors has launched its second low-speed electric scooter in the Indian market. Called Envy, the e-scooter has been priced at ₹64,000 and comes with features such as spacious boot space and a keyless start system. Crayon Envy will be made available at more than 100 retail locations across the country.
Crayon Envy electric scooter gets a 250-Watt BLDC motor with and a top speed of 25kmph. The scooter comes in different variants with mileages up to 160 km per charge. It doesn't require a driver's license or registration to be taken out on road. The model features tubeless tyres, disc brake and 150mm ground clearance for comfortable rides on uneven roads.
Micah Toll - Jun 28 2023 - 3:45 am PT
Move over, electric Vespa. Get nervous, NIU. There’s a new seated electric scooter in town, and it’s got better performance at a lower price. Meet the CSC ES5, an electric scooter that packs in plenty of power, speed, and range without a sky-high price.
CSC Motorcycles, headquartered in southern California, is no stranger to electric motorcycles and scooters. After several decades of imports and sales of gasoline-powered motorbikes, the company began expanding its lineup into electrics back in 2018.
In the last five years, the CSC badge has graced four unique models offering everything from city commuting to highway riding. Now the CSC ES5 has become the fifth electric model offered by CSC (if you don’t count the company’s several electric bicycles).
https://electrek.co/2023/06/28/csc-es5-launched-as-speedy-seated-electric-scooter/
Micah Toll - Jul 17 2023 6:29 am PT
CSC Motorcycles, the southern California motorcycle and scooter (and e-bike) dealer known for its modestly-priced two-wheelers, has just unveiled yet another interesting electric scooter. The CSC E-RT3 comes with highway-capable specs yet at a fraction of the competition’s cost.
The new launch follows on the heels of the recent CSC ES5 unveiling. That electric scooter is designed for city commuting and offers a top speed of up to 52 mph (83 km/h).
The CSC E-RT3, which comes just a couple weeks after it’s smaller cousin, bumps that speed up by nearly 50%. With a peak of 75 mph (120 km/h), it should be plenty fast to get riders onto any highway in the country.
The bike features a mid-mounted motor with a belt drive output. It offers 8 kW (10.7 hp) of continuous power yet has a peak power rating of 17 kW (22.8 hp). The peak power is the true power pulled during acceleration, hill climbing, and other high load scenarios.
https://electrek.co/2023/07/17/csc-e-rt3-launched-as-75-mph-seated-electric-scooter/
Micah Toll - Sep. 28th 2022 4:55 am PT
If the name “Delfast” rings a bell for you, it’s probably for the company’s larger electric bikes that are essentially electric motorcycles with pedals. But now the company has unveiled a smaller electric moped known as the Delfast California that should offer slightly more modest speeds and power ratings.
Unlike the Delfast Top 3.0, which is a favorite among police departments, Ukrainian soldiers, and really anyone who wants a high-power e-bike and doesn’t really care about legal ramifications, the Delfast California is designed to be street legal from the get-go.
In the US, it slots into Class 3 electric bicycle designation. That allows it to have a 750W rated motor and a max speed of 28 mph (45 km/h).
But in the case of the Delfast California, the Ukraine-based company is sticking to its guns by running as closely up to those legal limits as possible.
https://electrek.co/2022/09/28/delfast-unveils-california-inspired-electric-moped/
Monday, 21 Sep 2020 08:11 AM MYT
BRISBANE, Sept 21 — Australian manufacturer of electric scooters EMoS has presented the Wyld, a scooter styled like an American chopper with a low seat and large raised handlebars. However, it remains an urban e-moped with a maximum speed of 50 kph. Only the look is rebellious.
Chopper styling, which ever since the film Easy Rider has been associated with a rebellious life on the open road, has made a surprising appearance in an unexpected segment, the electric scooter market, where design values tend to be modern and not quite so over-the-top.
Named after the classic Steppenwolf song in the 1969 motorcycle movie, the EMoS Wyld, which is equipped with a removable battery, will attract attention with its low-riding position and 18-inch wheels. However, in terms of performance, it fails to stand out from the crowd, with a maximum speed of 50 km/h and a range of 90 kilometres.
The manufacturer has announced that the machine will soon be available with a choice of motors ranging from 1500W to 3000W and battery options of 12Ah or 30 Ah.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/drive/2020/09/21/how-to-look-cool-on-an-electric-scooter/1905070
Micah Toll - May 23 2023 8:57 am PT
The Emove RoadRunner Pro is a seated electric scooter that looks like an unassuming little runabout, but don’t let its small stature fool you. This e-scooter has the power and performance to hang with the much bigger dogs. In fact, it’s probably more than you’ll ever need, and that’s why I love it.
Here at Electrek we appreciate all electric two-wheelers, but we’ve got a bit of an extra penchant for the fast and powerful electric two-wheelers.
And that’s exactly what the Emove RoadRunner Pro is. It builds upon the original Emove Roadrunner, which topped out at a mere 36 mph, and now bumps that speed up by around 50% to hit a solid 50 mph (80 km/h).
Or at least it claims to. I noped out in the mid-40’s despite the scooter telling me that it wanted to keep going, so I have no doubt it will get up to 50 mph if you push, you’ll just have to be braver than me.
https://electrek.co/2023/05/23/voromotors-emove-roadrunner-pro-electric-scooter-review/
By Paul Ridden - January 16, 2019
Amsterdam's Etergo crossed the pond last week with an electric scooter that's described as a “Tesla on two wheels.” The AppScooter made its US debut at CES 2019 in Las Vegas, promising to roll farther, sprint faster and carry more than other electric scooters on the market.
“This is not your run-of-the-mill scooter,” said Etergo's Bart Jacobsz Rosier. “AppScooter is a world-class electric scooter that is not only green and intuitively safer but also better in every way – from its sleek design and longer driving range to its bigger storage space and faster, more efficient drivetrain. We believe our longer drive range and bigger storage capacity make AppScooter uniquely suited for the US market. People fall in love with the sophisticated design and feel safer with AppScooter, which happens to be electric. It's a win for both consumers and the environment.”
The company is promising up to 150 miles (240 km) per charge of its removable curvy battery packs. Etergo's battery solution is modular in nature, with each 7.5 kg (16.5 lb) module offering up to 50 miles of scooting per charge. And the brushless motor belt drive system will zip the AppScooter from standstill to 28 mph (45 km/h) in 3.9 seconds.
Micah Toll - Aug. 17th 2022 4:14 am PT
The Fucare HU3 Pro is an interesting new entry in the seated electric scooter market, offering a combination of cute design and low-maintenance construction. This sit-down ride is a fun and easy way to navigate an urban area, as I found in my recent testing.
Lightweight and minimalist seated electric scooters like the Fucare HU3 fill an important niche in the micromobility industry. They’re more comfortable to ride than standing scooters and yet are much simpler to use and maintain than electric bikes.
When I first saw the Fucare’s release earlier this summer and covered it on Electrek, I knew this was one I was going to have to get my hands on.
It took me all summer to make it happen, but I finally got one and began putting the miles on it to see how it rides.
Check out my testing video below to see what this fun little scooter is like in action. Then read on for my in-depth review!
https://electrek.co/2022/08/17/fucare-hu3-electric-scooter-review/
Micah Toll - Aug. 9th 2020 6:42 am ET
Garelli has just announced a new upgrade to the company’s electric moped line in the form of the Garelli Ciclone E4.
Originally founded in 1919, Italian motorbike company Garelli was well-known for its scooters and light motorcycles.
The company was forced to close up shop in 1987, but the brand was then bought and revived in 2019 as an electric motorbike company, 100 years after its original founding.
The Garelli Ciclone line available from the brand’s relaunch previously consisted of rather low-powered 2 kW electric mopeds, but the new Ciclone E4 doubles that power to 4 kW. The rear hub motor provides a maximum torque of 160 Nm.
https://electrek.co/2020/08/09/garelli-ciclone-e4-unveiled-new-electric-moped-more-speed-power/
Micah Toll - May 31 2024 9:16 am PT
In yet another stop on Gogoro’s global rollout campaign, Colombia is coming online with Gogoro’s much-lauded battery-swapping electric scooter system.
Today, the Taiwanese company Gogoro and Colombian fuel company Terpel announced the official commencement of Gogoro’s operations in the South American country. Starting in Colombia’s capital of Bogotá, Gogoro’s battery swapping will be operated through Terpel’s Voltex brand.
The news follows the company’s original announcement earlier this year, when we first learned of Gogoro’s intentions to enter the Colombian and Chilean markets.
Gogoro is well known for its battery-swapping system, which has seen dozens of electric scooter models powered by either single or pairs of Gogoro batteries that are charged and stored in public swapping stations. In addition to Gogoro’s own electric scooters, several other companies such as Yamaha, Aeon, and others also produce electric two-wheelers that operate with Gogoro’s batteries. Gogoro has even shown off heavier electric three-wheelers that use four battery backs as well as minicar concepts that use Gogoro batteries as a form of electric jerrycan.
https://electrek.co/2024/05/31/gogoro-launches-its-battery-swapping-electric-scooters-in-colombia/
Micah Toll - Apr. 5th 2021 10:47 am ET
As the old adage goes, “Good, fast, cheap. Pick two.” While that’s largely been the case in the electric bicycle world, the Himiway Escape may just break the mold and offer up the elusive trifecta.
If the Himiway Escape electric moped looks familiar, that’s because you’ve seen it before on Electrek in slightly different form.
The company will likely refuse to confirm or deny this, but it basically looks almost identical to the famous Juiced Scorpion electric moped.
It’s an obvious copycat of the Scorpion’s popular and successful design, but anyone can copy an e-bike’s appearance. What we want to know is, How well does the bike perform?
I’ve got all the answers and more in my video review below. Check it out to see the Himiway Escape in action, and then read on for my full thoughts on this e-bike.
The Senmenti will continue to accelerate quickly up to a stated top speed of 124 mph.
Baba Tamim - Nov 06, 2022
Two “super-scooters” completely packed with technology and a second outlandish concept that seek to revolutionize conventional chassis design will be on display at this year's EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Italy.
Horwin, an Austrian-designed and China-manufactured electric motorbike company, will debut two wild concepts this year at the show, according to an initial review report published by News Atlas on Thursday.
https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/electric-super-scooter-soon-be-unveiled
Navneet Choudhary - August 31, 2022
Honda Activa Electric: In our nation, demand for electric automobiles is steadily rising. Auto manufacturers are currently introducing more electric automobiles to the market as a result of consumer attitudes toward them. In this episode, electric automobiles will soon be available in India. Let us inform you that the Indian market for electric scooters will shortly be introduced by Honda Motorcycle and Scooter.
According to news reports, HMSI would introduce its first electric scooter to the Indian market before the end of the following year. Together with Honda of Japan, HMSI is creating a new platform for this. Early in 2023 is when HMSI is anticipated to introduce its scooter. The company’s first electric scooter, according to experts, will be an electric version of the Honda Activa. To create its first electric scooter, the business will also enlist the assistance of Japanese engineers.
Honda Activa electric scooter will be priced lower than the existing IC-engined Activa and it will have a top speed of 60 kmph
Surendhar M - September 17, 2022
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India will reportedly launch an electric scooter in India, priced well below the country’s best-selling scooter, Activa. The development has been confirmed by HMSI’s President Atsushi Ogata, who further noted that two more models are in the pipeline as the brand aims to sell one million EVs by the end of this decade.
The feasibility study of the electric scooter has been completed according to Ogata as the model is currently under development. The market for EVs will reach around three million units by 2030 and Honda intends to bring in multiple models as it plans to have a market share of 30 per cent in this particular space by the end of this decade.
https://gaadiwaadi.com/honda-indias-upcoming-electric-scooter-to-cost-lesser-than-activa/
Micah Toll - Jan 12 2023 3:05 pm PT
The world has been begging Honda for years to bring to market an electric version of its famous Cub line of motorbikes. Now the company has finally done it with the recently launched Honda Cub e:, though it’s not exactly what we were looking for.
In case you aren’t familiar, the Honda Cub and its many variants have claimed the title of the best selling motor vehicle of all time. The Cub has been in non-stop production since 1958 with over 100 million Honda Super Cub and Cub variants sold over the years.
We’ve seen Honda play with patents for an electric version of the cub, and we’ve drooled over imitations that have come out over the years, but we’ve yet to see Honda actually bring an electric Cub to market.
Now the company has finally made good on an electric Cub, though it’s a much lower spec moped version that doesn’t quite carry the same charm or performance of the original.
https://electrek.co/2023/01/12/honda-cub-electric-moped-china/
The Honda EM1 e:, Honda’s debut production electric scooter, has won a Red Dot Design Award, along with the foldable Motocompacto
Alex Whitworth - Wed, 10 Apr 2024
Honda has won four Red Dot Design Awards, including for two of its electric scooters.
The Honda EM1 e: was introduced last year as the first electric production scooter from Honda, using the manufacturer’s Honda Mobile Power Pack e: swappable battery.
“The EM1 e: features simple and slim packaging realised by the optimization of the layout of key components,” Honda says. “High-brightness LEDs are adopted for the lights, contributing to greater peace of mind experienced by customers while riding at night.” Further, “The headlight features a simple, flush-surface design,” which Honda says highlights the “iconic” design of the EM1 e:.
If the EM1 e: won an award for design, it certainly didn’t for having an interesting name. The Honda Motocompacto, though, would certainly be capable of that. But Red Dot has also awarded the Motocompacto an award for product design, anyway.
https://www.visordown.com/news/general/honda-wins-prestigious-design-award-debut-electric-scooter
Darrell Etherington - 14 September 2023
Honda has a new e-scooter called the Motocompacto, which has an aesthetic that I would describe as “irresistibly, heartbreakingly dorky and adorable.” The all-electric Motocompacto is inspired by the Motocompo the company sold in the early 1980s, which also featured a foldable design but which of course featured an internal-combustion engine.
The new Motocompacto features an updated, but still retro look, with an all-white body that looks vaguely 1950s pop sci-fi. The scooter folds down for portability, and has a total range of 12 miles, with a battery that charges to full in 3.5 hours with its onboard charger using a standard household outlet. It will retail for just $995, and will actually go on sale at Honda and Acura dealers in November, in case you were thinking this was just a concept (you’d be forgiven for that mistake).
https://techcrunch.com/2023/09/14/honda-motocompacto-e-scooter/
Even Honda isn’t sure what to do with this cute little thing.
Kevin Williams - 11/1/2023, 6:00 AM
The transition to electrified transportation can come across as boring, which, arguably, isn't all that untrue. Shouty, gas-powered sports cars have been replaced on roads by beige-colored electric crossovers. Electric scooters are ubiquitous now, cavalierly and awkwardly piled up on street corners of any global metropolitan center, serving as last-mile solutions for those unwilling to wait in traffic in the backseat of a rideshare car. It's hard to remember that electric vehicles can be fun, exciting, interesting, and maybe most importantly—cute. The Honda Motocompacto might just be the cutest little last-mile solution and maybe the most exciting electric vehicle on the market, even if Honda itself isn't quite sure what to do with it.
The Motocompacto certainly looks like no other electric scooter on the market. Appearing like a secret agent's gadget from the Spy Kids universe, the all-white box can transform from what easily could be confused as a briefcase to an oddly rectangular sit-down scooter. Unique, if not unfamiliar, the Motocompacto's form factor could seem a little contrarian in the era of traditional stand-up scooters or sit-down moped ones. I mean, who wants to straddle a motorized briefcase?
Micah Toll - Nov 10 2023 5:50 am PT
We just got our closest look yet at Honda’s latest electric scooter, the Honda SC e:, at the 2023 EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show. There, the company showed off the new design and confirmed it will be heading for mass production.
Don’t get too excited about riding one around soon though. According to a recent statement, the scooter is likely to debut in 2025.
Even so, that’s good news for a company that has historically dragged its feet on electric two- and four-wheeled vehicles until recently.
According to Honda, the SC e: features “distinctive, ultra-modern design lines, large flat floor and long wide seat. It will be equipped with two of the swappable Honda Mobile Power Pack e: batteries for a longer riding range, supporting customers looking for emission-free, quiet, compact urban mobility with the added benefit of being able to recharge in the comfort of home.”
https://electrek.co/2023/11/10/honda-confirms-swappable-battery-electric-scooter-production/
Swedish design, electrified.
May 07, 2021 at 11:26am ET - Janaki Jitchotvisut
Husqvarna officially dropped its first video teaser for the e-Pilen concept in late April, 2021. Now, the second prong of Husky’s electric mobility approach is here. This is the Vektorr concept, Husqvarna’s first electric, saddle-ridden scooter. (We’re differentiating here because Husky is doing an e-scooter, as well.) Since it’s a concept, details are thin at the moment, but let’s take a look at this new design.
What I appreciate most about the Husqvarna Vektorr electric scooter concept is that it truly doesn’t look like anything else. It’s clearly a scooter, and even someone who couldn’t care less about them would see that. However, it’s clearly got its own design language, which is almost reminiscent of a smoothed-out LEGO sculpture. Its charm lies entirely in its refined blockiness. Did the designers play a bunch of Minecraft while they were drafting, or what?
Now, I have to ask you all a question. Regardless of whether you know Husqvarna’s logo history or not, what does the company’s logo look like, to you? To me, it’s always looked like an eyeball, with the prongs coming up off the top as stylized eyelashes. Husqvarna’s telling says that it’s apparently a barrel sight, dating back to Husqvarna’s early muskets and carrying through even after the brand broke up into several different product divisions.
https://www.rideapart.com/news/506036/husqvarna-vektorr-electric-scooter-revealed/
Micah Toll - Sep. 5th 2021 9:54 am PT
Husqvarna’s electric motorcycle and scooter concepts are going on display tomorrow at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany. We are on-site at the show and got an early peek at the first public showing of the futuristic electric two-wheelers.
The company first unveiled the Husqvarna E-Pilen back in April, followed just a few weeks later by the unveiling of the Vektorr electric scooter concept and its smaller BLTZ electric kickscooter cousin.
But the flashy press photos notwithstanding, this appears to be the first time the vehicles have been rolled out in front of the public and seen in the flesh.
All three of the vehicles adopt a styling that is clearly inspired by Husqvarna’s design legacy, yet takes on more of a futuristic flair than we’ve seen before.
Micah Toll - Aug 30 2019 6:44 pm PT
California-based Juiced Bikes has just unveiled an impressive looking electric moped known as the Juiced Scorpion, and it comes with even more impressive looking specs. Read on to see what this new electric bicycle is packing.
https://electrek.co/2019/08/30/juiced-scorpion-electric-moped-bike/
Seth Weintraub - Dec. 9th 2020 5:12 pm ET
I’ve had the Juiced HyperScrambler 2 for over a month now, and every time I ride, I find out something interesting about the ebike/emoto hybrid. On most of those days someone asks me, “What the heck is that awesome thing you’re riding?!” and “Where I can get one?” The second part is easy — JuicedBikes.com. The first part? Let’s take a look.
HyperScrambler 2 out of the box
Like my other two Juiced bikes, the HyperScrambler 2 comes 90% assembled in a normal, albeit heavy, doubled-up bike box. You just need to attach the front wheel, handlebars, pedals, and a few other small things like mirrors and stickers. If you allow for 30 minutes to an hour, you can probably take your time with the assembly, and Juiced conveniently includes all the tools you’ll need. You might want to enlist someone who can deadlift 120 pounds or prepare to cut that double box down the sides.
It never hurts to go over the bike, making sure all screws are tightened and everything is solid. All three bikes I’ve got from Juiced have all come without any loose screws or defects, but you’ll be riding this thing at over 30 mph, so safety is important.
https://electrek.co/2020/12/09/juiced-hyperscrambler-2-review/
KTM's first entry into the scooter market looks to be back on with these sketches previewing what the final model could look like
By Ollie Barstow - Tue, 28 Jul 2020
KTM’s much discussed plans to move into the scooter market with an electric model appear to be gathering pace as these sketches reveal what it could look like when it hits the road
The Austrian firm has been rapidly growing its model line-up recently with a timeline peppered with fresh offerings designed for worldwide appeal to the extent that KTM will very soon have a foothold in everything from the 250cc segment right up to 900cc and beyond.
However, its most important new model could well turn out to be its smallest offering yet by not only announce its move into the urban sector but also herald the launch of its much-anticipated electric line.
https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/all-new-ktm-electric-scooter
Micah Toll - Sep. 3rd 2020 7:02 am ET
Kumpan electric has just announced the launch of higher-speed versions of its retro-inspired seated electric scooters. The new scooters fill out the Kumpan 54i Series lineup and offer several models with speeds ranging from 45-100 km/h (28-62 mph).
The Remagen, Germany-based company had previously rolled out the Kumpan 54 Inspire, a 45 km/h (28 mph) version of the scooter that qualified as an L1e electric scooter and thus did not require a motorcycle license.
Now the company is stepping things up a notch with the launch of the Kumpan 54 Ignite and 54 Impulse.
https://electrek.co/2020/09/03/kumpan-launches-new-higher-speed-seated-electric-scooters/
For $5,000, the Lightfoot scooter promises to charge up to a max of 20 additional miles a day, if you dare park it outside.
Kyle Barr - November 13, 2024
Forget electric cars. The one means of locomotion I’ve always wanted was to ride a solar panel shaped like a horse saddle. I would pull up to the stable, wipe the sweat from my brow, and hitch up my robotic horse named “Sunrider” before barging through the saloon doors; a real “pistols at dawn” moment. Unfortunately, there are no solar-powered horses, at least not yet, but small scooter maker Otherlab is offering the next, closest thing. The Lightfoot scooter includes a massive solar panel you drape your legs across. Will it provide extra range? Perhaps. Will it be the oddest-looking scooter strolling through any frontier town or down a city street? Absolutely.
Lightfoot makers, the startup Otherlab, said in its announcement post the Lightfoot cargo scooter was inspired by the Vespa and Volkswagen bus, and it’s certainly one of those vehicles that will get an aging hippy excited. It sports twin, 120W solar panels on either side of the scooter while you rest your rear end on a small cushion shoved between them. With 750W of power per wheel, the scooter is supposed to get 37 miles of distance on a full charge and reach a top speed of just under 20 MPH. That’s certainly not the fastest scooter you can get, but–be honest–are you really going to get a solar-powered scooter for the speed?
Lightfoot certainly looks the part.
Daniel Cooper - Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 7:00 AM PST
This is Lightfoot, a solar scooter conceived by San Francisco-based R&D outfit Otherlab that, it claims, will be available to buy in the US from January. The most eye-catching feature are the two side panels covered in solar cells that will hopefully keep you from needing a charger. In the gap between the two, however, is a fairly capacious cargo compartment with almost 1.6 cubic feet of space. That should be more than enough to haul your gear to and from work, or to pick up some groceries when you’re out and about. The padded seat and footplates, too, are designed to carry the rider and an additional passenger when required, too.
Specs-wise, there’s a pair of 750W brushless DC motors with a top speed of 20 miles per hour, generating 90Nm of peak torque, which should hopefully be enough to scale the hills around SF (and wherever you are). They’re wired up to a 1.1kWh battery that the company promises will deliver a range of 37 miles on a single charge. The two 120W panels on either side will trickle charge the battery when on the road or parked up outdoors. Otherlab claims this idle solar charging will add three miles of charge per hour, or 18 miles if you leave it for a whole day.
16 Jul 2025, 16:54 UTC - Cristian Curmei
Whenever a deal that sounds amazing pops up, I like to shed light on it, and this time around, that deal is an electric two-wheeler from China, one that's selling for as little as $392!
The name Mifun may sound familiar if you follow our pages regularly. They're known for selling what I consider to be one of the cheapest electric motorcycles on the market, going for as low as $536 a piece if bought in bulk.
This time around, it's their e-scooters' or e-mopeds' turn, and before us is a product that doesn't even have a name; just a product description: “High Power Fastest Electric Motorbike Motorcycle High Speed Electric Scooter 72v Electric Motorcycle Bike.”
As we dive deeper into this ride, let's begin with an exploration of its styling. I'd say this is the sort of Chinese “goodness” you'd see me ride through town. It's not the flashiest or most eye-catching design around, but the paneling does have a modern and sharp look, a bit reminiscent of some Yamaha or BMW models.
Micah Toll - Oct. 14th 2020 3:00 pm ET
If you’re an electric moped fan, there’s never been a better time to be alive. Not only have we seen 2020 turn into the year of the electric moped, but today we’re adding one more interesting model to the list. Monday Motorbikes has just unveiled their new Presidio electric moped.
Presidio electric moped unveiled
Monday Motorbikes has been in the electric moped scene longer than just about any other company.
Since 2015, they’ve been building electric mopeds that combine retro styling with 21st-century technology.
Now their latest creation, the Monday Motorbikes Presidio, is ready to roll out.
Not just 'micro' mobility anymore.
Richard Lawler - December 17th, 2019
Ninebot acquired Segway and its personal transports a few years ago, but now their combined transportation aspirations are growing up with two devices announced at an event in China ahead of CES 2020. The Ninebot eMoped and eScooter can both carry riders for miles and will come in a range of models to suit different needs.
The eMoped (above) is described as a “smart electric bike” that comes in three versions, with a keyless airlock system that lets riders unlock it and take off by unlocking it with NFC. Its storage compartment is big enough to hold one helmet inside, and the high-end C80 model can travel up to 46 miles on a charge with the 24Ah battery inside.
https://www.engadget.com/2019-12-17-ninebot-escooter-emoped.html
Micah Toll - Mar. 27th 2021 6:17 am ET
China’s Segway-Ninebot loves its affordable little electric mopeds, which it often debuts domestically before releasing international versions in the US and Europe. The company’s latest model, the Ninebot A30C, was just released and comes packed with high-tech features and a low-tech price.
Ninebot A30C electric moped launched
The Ninebot A30C carries a similar look to past Ninebot electric mopeds, such as the C80 model that we covered previously.
Now the new A30C model is adding upgrades and extra features while sticking with a low price of just RMB 2,299 (approximately US$350).
The small electric moped features a single seat for one passenger, but appears to offer both a front and rear child seat accessory.
That customization could allow an adult to ride with up to two small children, replacing a typical family car for common trips like dropping kids off at daycare.
Micah Toll - Mar. 12th 2020 8:47 am ET
NIU unveiled its upgraded NQi GTS Sport electric scooter at the EICMA 2019 Milan Motorcycle Show last November.
Now the company has just announced that orders are open for the new scooter. And the first customers in line are getting treated to a big discount as well.
Micah Toll - May. 4th 2020 3:04 am ET
Two months ago, NIU announced the European launch of its newest performance-oriented electric scooter, the NIU NQi GTS Sport. Now Americans are set to get their hands on the new electric scooter as NIU prepares for its US launch.
https://electrek.co/2020/05/04/niu-nqi-gts-sport-electric-scooter-launch-usa-america/
Micah Toll - May. 18th 2020 2:45 pm ET
Leading electric scooter manufacturer NIU just released its financial report for Q1 2020, which showed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the company’s return to growth in the pandemic’s wake.
While the economic impacts of COVID19-related lockdowns didn’t begin impacting the West until late Q1 and early Q2 of 2020, Chinese companies spent nearly the entire first quarter under lockdown.
NIU’s operations were severely impacted during the majority of Q1 2020, though the release of the company’s Q1 financial report shows that the company is actually recovering surprisingly well already.
Micah Toll - Aug. 28th 2020 6:35 am ET
NIU has been rapidly expanding the availability of its seated electric scooters across Europe and North America, and I am happy to be one of the newest owners of NIU’s highest performance model, the NIU NQiGT Pro.
Below you’ll find what delivery is like, as well as my first impressions of this (spoiler alert!) awesome electric scooter.
Delivery day was a long time coming for me.
I put down a $100 deposit during NIU’s Indiegogo campaign to pre-sell the scooters nearly two years ago.
Shares of the electric-scooter maker jumped on a strong quarterly sales report.
Jeremy Bowman (TMFHobo) - Oct 9, 2020 at 1:07PM
Shares of Niu Technologies (NASDAQ:NIU) were climbing today after the Chinese e-scooter company posted strong sales figures for its third quarter. As a result, the stock was up 10.3% as of 11:51 a.m. EDT on Friday.
https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/10/09/why-niu-technologies-shares-were-gaining-today/
Micah Toll - Aug. 3rd 2022 5:48 am PT
Electric mobility company NIU has just launched one of the sleekest looking light electric motorbikes we’ve seen in years. But before you get too excited, we should note that the new NIU SQi is first launching in the company’s domestic market of China.
A company insider could only tell Electrek that timing for an overseas launch of the NIU SQi was “TBD”.
Even so, you couldn’t be blamed for already getting excited over the design.
While the signature NIU halo headlight is there, the rest of the bike makes a stark departure from NIU’s typical design scheme. Most of the company’s electric mopeds could be described more as “cute” or “welcoming” with their rounded designs and flowing lines.
But the NIU SQi is downright sci-fi looking. If the Terminator needed a light electric motorcycle, this is what he’d ride.
Micah Toll - Aug. 16th 2021 1:06 am PT
Ola Electric teased its upcoming electric scooter for months, and it finally delivered over the weekend with the big unveil. The Ola S1 and S1 Pro models were just announced, showing off high-tech features, best-in-class performance, and shockingly low prices.
Produced locally in Ola’s giant electric scooter megafactory with a planned capacity of 10 million vehicles per year, the S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters are rolling out with an eye on both domestic Indian sales and international exports.
Today the scooters look like leaders in the local market, but tomorrow could see shockwaves reverberate globally.
That’s because the two models offer better performance than any other comparably sized electric scooters.
Micah Toll - Sep. 4th 2021 8:41 am PT
Ola’s electric scooters made a splash last month when the company unveiled its high speed Ola S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters. Ola had indicated that international export plans were in the works, but now we are learning that the US will be receiving the electric scooters much sooner than we had anticipated.
The news didn’t come in an official press release or organized announcement.
Instead, it came in an Elon-style Twitter blast that caught the industry offguard.
It began when US-based entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa tweeted at Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, congratulating him on the scooter launch last month and saying he’d love to get a scooter in Silicon Valley.
Aggarwal responded by saying, “Yes soon! We will be shipping to US by early next year.”
Ather sales keep growing, but despite that it fails to feature in the top 3 for September.
Oct 03, 2022 02:18:00 PM
In August, Hero Electric had a clear edge over the next bestselling EV maker, Okinawa. However, September 2022 sees a role reversal with Ola and Okinawa racking up more registrations than Hero Electric. This is the first time in a very long time that another EV manufacturer has managed to dethrone Hero Electric from the top position.
Ola Electric has bounced back from its relatively paltry sales figure of 3,421 units in August to 9,634 units in September. The launch of the more affordable S1 e-scooter coupled with the discount it has been offering no doubt helped the company achieve these numbers.
Okinawa, despite registering 8,278 units, which is less than August's figure of 8,554 units, managed to edge out Hero Electric to become the second bestselling EV manufacturer in September. Meanwhile, Hero Electric saw a sharp 23.46 percent decline in month-on-month sales, down from its 10,476-strong figure in August to 8,018 units last month.
https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/ola-tops-two-wheeler-ev-sales-charts-in-september-425924
Micah Toll - Aug 15 2023 4:57 am PT
Indian electric scooter maker Ola has just launched its new electric scooter models, designed to bring affordability to a wider swath of riders than ever before.
Ola first burst onto the scene in 2021, launching its S1 Pro electric scooter quickly followed by its S1 Air model.
The electric scooters, built by an entirely female workforce in the company’s massive FutureFactory production facility, feature a sleek and streamlined design (try to find a bolt anywhere, good luck) mixed with tech-forward features.
A large colorscreen display gives users mapping features and other technology not normally found on low-cost combustion engine scooters.
And now the price of Ola’s newest models is pushing even closer to that of those combustion engine scooters it is competing with.
https://electrek.co/2023/08/15/ola-reveals-its-new-lower-cost-highway-capable-electric-scooters/
Manish Singh - 9:48 PM PDT August 8, 2024
Ola Electric, the largest electric two-wheeler maker in India, jumped as much as 11.8% on its public debut Friday in what is the biggest listing among Indian firms in two years.
Shares of the Bengaluru-based firm, which counts SoftBank and Temasek among its backers, jumped to 85 rupees ($1), higher than the upper price band of 76 Indian rupees. The company filed for an IPO at a 26% lower valuation than the $5.4 billion it achieved in a funding round in October 2023, and significantly below the $6.5 billion to $8 billion range initially targeted for the IPO.
Ola Electric has emerged as the dominant player in India’s electric two-wheeler market, commanding a 46% market share in the year-to-date fiscal year 2025, despite a recent dip to 39% in July. Ola launched its first electric scooter in December 2021 and sold more than 330,000 units in the financial year ending March.
But the company is not profitable. It generated revenues of 50 billion rupees ($626.3 million) and reported an EBITDA loss of 13 billion rupees ($162.8 million) and a net loss of 16 billion rupees ($200.5 million) during the same period.
https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/08/ola-electric-surges-in-indias-biggest-listing-in-two-years/
Micah Toll - Mar. 6th 2020 8:25 am ET
An electric moped in the truest sense of the word “moped,” the ONYX RCR is a beast of an electric motorbike. I’ve admired this bike for nearly two years now. I’ve covered the development and rollout of the ONYX RCR since the very beginning, starting with the company’s crowdfunding in the summer of 2018. Yet a chance to actually ride one had eluded me until now.
https://electrek.co/2020/03/06/onyx-rcr-first-ride-60-mph-electric-moped/
Micah Toll - Apr. 5th 2022 3:27 am PM
ONYX Motorbikes, a California-based electric moped manufacturer, has just unveiled a new step-through bike known as the ONYX CTY2.
It follows the original ONYX CTY, which was unveiled as part of the Indiegogo campaign that originally launched the electric moped manufacturer nearly four years ago.
Company insiders explained to Electrek that the 30 mph (51 km/h) ONYX CTY was outsold over 10:1 by the higher-spec’d top tank style ONYX RCR, which could reach twice the speed of the step-through CTY.
Ultimately just a few dozen of the CTY were produced to fulfill orders from the Indiegogo, after which the model was put on indefinite hiatus as ONYX went full speed ahead on local California production of the RCR. Ever since, ONYX focused solely on the RCR, racking up sales and improving the design over the years including doubling its original battery size and range.
Micah Toll - Apr. 8th 2022 5:36 am PT
We learned earlier this week that California-based electric moped manufacturer ONYX was rebooting the short-lived CTY electric moped. That lower-cost model, with half of the speed of its bigger brother, the RCR, was put on the back burner a few years ago in favor of the much higher-demanded and higher-performance model. But now ONYX has given it new life with the CTY2, and bumped its performance specs accordingly.
When the bike first launched, most of the specs were a mystery.
That’s largely because ONYX and electric moped companies like it walk a legal tight rope strung over a gray area-sized swimming pool teeming with ill-defined sharks.
Essentially, these high-power electric mopeds ship as street-legal electric bicycles, usually meaning a limit of 750W (1 hp) of power and 20-28 mph speeds (32-45 km/h).
A user-perform modification can usually unlock their full potential, with the implication being that the user then takes responsibility. The bikes include serial numbers that can sometimes be used to register them as moped-class vehicles in some US states, though many simply follow the “better to ask for forgiveness than permission” doctrine and fly under the radar.
https://electrek.co/2022/04/08/exclusive-full-specs-leaked-for-the-45-mph-onyx-cty2-electric-moped/
Rebecca Bellan - 11:12 AM PST December 24, 2024
A year after Onyx Motorbikes owner James Khatiblou died suddenly, leaving customers with unfulfilled orders and millions in unpaid debts, the brand has been revived by its original founder.
“I’m excited to announce I have resurrected my original brand Onyx with incredible backers!” founder Tim Seward wrote in a LinkedIn post on Monday. “Onyx is literally back to the future now!”
The company is selling only about 100 RCRs electric dirt bikes to start. It’s not clear if those are newly produced units, or if these are part of the batch of e-bikes made earlier this year by Onyx’s Chinese supplier that were being held in limbo after Khatiblou’s death.
Seward did not respond in time to TechCrunch to provide information on the company’s resurrection and which investors he secured to back the company.
Seward, who has designed e-bikes for Bird and Ubco, built what would be the first Onyx e-bike, the RCR, in 2016. After launching the company with an Indiegogo campaign two years later, that design became a hit among a cult following of customers who loved the made-in-the-USA feel, the 1980s appeal of the design complete with a wooden body, and the powerful capabilities of the bike.
It also promises up to 130 miles of range in Eco mode.
Enrico Punsalang - Jul 13, at 8:42am ET
In the world of electric two-wheelers, a little-known company called Onyx Motors seems to have carved out a lane all its own. Born in Los Angeles, the company built its reputation by mixing old-school design with forward-thinking tech, long before retro-inspired EVs became trendy.
The original Onyx RCR turned heads with its raw, stripped-down aesthetic and punchy electric drivetrain. It wasn’t pretending to be a motorcycle or a scooter; it was just doing its own thing, and doing it well. Now, Onyx is back with the RCR 80V, a serious upgrade that’s quicker, smarter, and even more confident in its identity.
At the heart of the new RCR is an 80V, 45Ah battery paired with a motor capable of pushing up to 18kW at peak. It’s enough to hit 65 miles per hour, with 30 coming up in just 1.7 seconds. Those are solid numbers for something that still technically has pedals.
https://www.rideapart.com/news/765348/onyx-rcr-80v-electric-moped-or-motorcycle/
Micah Toll - Nov 30 2018 3:14 pm PT
The Orca Mark I by Singapore-based Voro Motors will go down as one of the weirder little electric vehicles I’ve reviewed. But it’s a good weird, and I was surprised by how much fun this thing is.
With its triple suspension system and 48V motor, the Orca Mark I is a powerful and comfortable little electric crotch rocket.
While it looks like an electric bicycle, the Orca Mark I is technically more of a scooter.
It lacks functional pedals, and instead offers a pair of nice, thick foot pegs.
So while I keep wanting to call this an electric bike, it’s really a sit-down scooter with the performance of an e-bike.
You can check out my video review of the Orca Mark I below. And then keep reading for my more detailed review.
https://electrek.co/2018/11/30/orca-mark-i-electric-scooter/
Paul Ridden - November 14, 2022
Peugeot Motorcycles has revealed an electrified version of its tried and tested 50cc Streetzone combustion-engine scooter that's been motoring around cities for the last 10 years. The e-Streetzone will be available with one or two batteries for up to 112 km of range, as well as a cargo version.
The e-Streetzone can accommodate a single battery or dual batteries under the seat – where a storage compartment big enough for a jet helmet can also be found – and is designed for inner-city riding or short urban trips.
A single battery unit offers a per-charge range of 61 km (38 miles) in Eco mode at up to 25 km/h (15.5 mph), or 51 km (31.6 miles) at up to 45 km/h (30 mph) in Boost. Riders can also opt for two batteries and the Eco range goes up to 112 km (69.5 miles) or 96 km (59.6 miles) at the higher Boost speeds. Scooter weight with one battery is 90 kg (198.4 lb), or 102 kg (224.8 lb) with two.
The battery packs can reportedly be removed in a few seconds for charging via a domestic wall socket indoors, with 4.5 hours on charge getting each pack up to 80% capacity. And there's support for fast charging too.
https://newatlas.com/urban-transport/peugeot-e-streetzone-electric-scooter/
Rebecca Bellan - 6:00 AM PDT•September 8, 2022
Razor, the scooter company that probably brings back memories of kicking and coasting down the block to your friend’s house for a playdate, is expanding its line of adult electric scooters. The company launched Thursday a new seated electric scooter that is designed to carry cargo, or if you like, another passenger on the back.
The EcoSmart Cargo is Razor’s latest attempt to tap the growing adult e-scooter market. The compact e-scooter market accounted for about $627 million in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $806 million by 2032, driven by influences like the mainstreaming of e-scooters by shared micromobility companies and the increased cost of gas causing commuters to seek cheaper and greener forms of transit.
https://techcrunch.com/2022/09/08/razor-launches-a-seated-cargo-scooter-for-adults/
The EcoSmart Cargo has space for two, just a shame the range is so short.
Daniel Cooper - September 8, 2022 9:00 AM
Razor is once again blurring the lines between an e-scooter and a small cargo bike with its latest offering, the EcoSmart Cargo. It looks like a more advanced, and complete version of the company’s EcoSmart Metro, but with a beefy rear rack that holds either a basket or an adult passenger seat, letting you take a friend along for the ride.
The rider, meanwhile, will stick their feet on a wide bamboo deck (covered in grip tape) that holds a 1000W motor paired with a 46.8V battery underneath. Razor says it can reach speeds of 19.9 miles per hour, and has a range of around 16.6 miles, or up to 50 minutes of continuous run time. That's not a huge range, but is likely just enough for someone's commute to work (or school) and back.
https://www.engadget.com/razor-eco-smart-cargo-e-scooter-130055625.html
And that’s a good thing
Andrew J. Hawkins - Sep 8, 2022, 9:00am EDT
Razor, the company that helped kick off the scooter craze over two decades ago, is expanding its lineup of vehicles for adults with the EcoSmart Cargo, a pretty rad-looking electric scooter that borrows a lot from the world of e-bikes.
The scooter features a number of stylish design touches, including an olive green body and roomy bamboo deck. The scooter also sports a high-torque, 1,000-watt motor and chain drivetrain and can reach speeds up to 19.9mph (32 kilometers per hour) and boasts a range of up to 16.6 miles (26.7km).
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/8/23339833/razor-ecosmart-cargo-electric-scooter-price-specs
Sep 10, 2020 at 4:09pm ET - By: Janaki Jitchotvisut
Will this make range anxiety a thing of the past?
If you want an electric scooter with an impressive amount of range on a single charge, then French company Red Electric may have just the scoot for you. It’s called the RedE 2Go (no, really), and it comes in three different flavors that vary by both range and top speed. Its most efficient model allegedly offers a whopping 300 kilometers (or just over 186 miles) of range, which is indeed impressive if true.
https://www.rideapart.com/articles/443463/red-electric-scooters-launched-france/amp/
Kirsten Korosec / 2:38 pm PDT•August 27, 2020
Shared electric moped startup Revel has resumed operations in New York City a month after shutting down its service following several deaths. The startup’s blue mopeds that had become a familiar sight in New York City are back, but with a number of new protocols and features aimed at boosting safety and assuaging city officials.
Revel voluntarily shut down its service in New York City on July 28. Revel restarted its 3,000-strong fleet of mopeds in four boroughs (Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens) after the city of New York approved its relaunch plan. Revel, which was founded in March 2018 by Frank Reig and Paul Suhey, is leaning heavily on its app to improve safety, including training videos and tests, a helmet selfie feature that requires photographic evidence the user is wearing a helmet and a community reporting tool.
Kirsten Korosec / 10:57 AM PST•December 4, 2020
Shared electric moped startup Revel said Friday that it will shut down its service in Austin later this month.
The startup’s CEO and co-founder Frank Reig didn’t place the entire blame on the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused ridership to fall across shared micromobility services as well as public transit, for the company’s decision. Instead, Reig cited the combination of Austin’s “deep-rooted” car culture, which has only become further engrained during COVID. The service will shut down in Austin on December 18.
Revel briefly shut down its NYC moped service in 2021 following two fatal crashes and fully eliminated the service in D.C. and Miami the following year.
Nikki Main - 4 November 2023
EV startup Revel’s moped-share option is ending in both New York City and San Francisco, the company announced in a company-wide email on Friday, citing the need to focus on its ride-hail service, according to a company-wide email seen by TechCrunch. Revel added rideshare in June of last year as a more eco-friendly option for riders, starting with a fleet of 50 Teslas.
That number has grown to more than 500 EVs made up of Tesla Model Ys and 3s and Kia Niros in New York City and parts of Northern New Jersey. The company will also be focusing on its EV charging superhubs. Revel founder and CEO Frank Reig told TechCrunch last year, “From day one, our mission has been to electrify cities. We do that by providing electric transportation options needed in cities, as well as building the electric vehicle infrastructure needed to make that happen.”
https://gizmodo.com/revel-is-getting-out-of-the-moped-business-1850991348
Micah Toll - Jun. 2nd 2020 11:02 am ET
Barcelona-based electric scooter company Silence has released their latest consumer-grade electric scooter, the Silence S02 LS. Designed for city travel as opposed to highway riding, it offers a reduced price compared to Silence’s flagship S01 electric scooter.
The Silence S01, which I had the chance to test drive in Barcelona last year, is a 100 km/h (62 mph) and 11 kW (15 hp) peak electric maxi-scooter famous for its trolley-style removable battery.
https://electrek.co/2020/06/02/silence-s02-ls-electric-scooter-unveiled/
The MadMods will start at just $1,499 and include a large battery that should provide impressive range.
Tom Maxwell - 18 October 2020
Electric bike manufacturer Sondors is dropping a line of electric mopeds next year known as the MadMods. The mopeds feature full-suspension frames with dual front and rear shocks and, thanks to the large 48 V / 21Ah battery, have an estimated range of 40-60 miles depending on how much you pedal.
There is a thumb throttle so you don't always have to pedal, but doing so — at least sometimes — will boost the total range, and give you a little bit of exercise. The e-moped's top speed is 28 mph, though that may be electronically limited in some states to comply with local laws.
https://www.inputmag.com/tech/sondors-madmods-are-electric-mopeds-at-a-reasonable-price
By Ben Coxworth - September 18, 2020
While folding electric scooters are now a common sight, most of the things still have fully rigid frames that just bang over obstacles on the road. The Splach e-scooter is different, though, in that it incorporates front and rear coil-sprung suspension.
According to its designers, the Splach can be folded or unfolded in just 10 seconds, and accommodates riders weighing up to 264 lb (120 kg). The 6061 aviation aluminum-framed scooter itself reportedly tips the scales at about 39 lb (18 kg).
https://newatlas.com/urban-transport/splach-e-scooter-front-rear-suspension/
Micah Toll - Aug. 19th 2020 12:39 pm ET
Super Soco’s newest electric scooter, the 125cc-equivalent Super Soco CPx, is ready to roll out of the Super Soco UK dealership.
Super Soco may be better known for its 50cc-equivalent electric scooters and motorbikes, but the larger and more powerful Super Soco CPx is now pushing the company into higher speed and longer range territory.
I first received an up-close look at the Super Soco CPx when it was originally unveiled at the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show last year.
The larger-format electric scooter dwarfed the company’s smaller EVs, offering a higher power motor, larger seating area, longer range, and nicer user interface.
The Super Soco CPx is powered by a 4 kW electric motor in the rear wheel that powers the scooter up to 55 mph (88.5 km/h).
https://electrek.co/2020/08/19/55-mph-super-soco-cpx-electric-maxiscooter-hitting-the-streets-price/
Micah Toll - Dec. 21st 2021 7:55 am PT
The SWFT Maxx electric moped is one of those rare two-wheeled EVs that tries to have its cake and eat it too. On the one hand, it’s a scooter for all intents and purposes. On the other hand, it offers performance that most people would associate more with electric bicycles.
So what’s it good for? Let’s dive in and see.
First of all, the name itself is going to be divisive. Not the “SWFT” or “Maxx” part. It’s still the early 2020s and thus product names have to be consonant salads. That’s the law.
Rather, it’s the moped designation.
I can already tell you I’m going to get hate emails from grey-bearded moped purists that don’t want to see this thing classified in the same category as their 1960’s Puch moped.
https://electrek.co/2021/12/21/swft-maxx-electric-moped-review/
Utkarsh Sood - January 20, 2025
Electric motorcycles have gotten wild in recent times. We’ve seen some whacky concepts … from a transparent electric motorcycle that looks like a Nintendo console to a folding electric motorcycle. Now, the India-based TVS motor has whipped up a rather funky cube-inspired electric scooter concept.
The Vision iQube concept was another highlight of the ongoing Bharat Mobility Expo in India. Let's start with its most obvious feature – its design. With its boxy form, unique apron, and sleek handlebar, the Vision iQube Concept is unlike any other e-moto I've seen in the past. Its headlight unit incorporates the iQube motif, which is even more noticeable when it glows - a nice touch indeed.
Matthew Burgos - Apr 05, 2022
In early 2014. Daryl Neal and Anthony Clyde, who had already spent ten years in the electric bike industry, tinkered with the concept of a two-wheel drive, electric, lightweight, utility vehicle. Their idea materialized in founding UBCO, a New Zealand company that produces rugged, all-wheel-drive electric utility bikes.
The team has rapidly evolved into a digitally connected EV platform, leveraging the benefits of modern electric drive and battery technology through their on and off-road transport, accessories, and subscription software. ‘Whether you are taking inspirational journeys, exploring our planet, saving our parks, or getting jobs done, UBCO wants to power your purpose,’ the brand states. It has unveiled two bikes tailored to the riders’ needs: 2X2ADV and 2X2WRK.
https://www.designboom.com/design/ubco-electric-bikes-04-05-2022/
Micah Toll - Sep. 24th 2021 8:15 am
While staying in Munich for a week during the IAA Mobility show, Electrek’s Fred Lambert, Seth Weintraub, and I each got the chance to test out Unu’s electric scooters as a way to navigate the city. Unu was kind enough to loan the three of us our very own 4 kW matte black Unu scooters. Together we constituted Electrek‘s first and only short-lived, mild-mannered biker gang as we toured the city in formation on our electric steeds.
Micah Toll - Mar. 27th 2020 4:39 am ET
If you thought Xiaomi was all about cell phones and tablets, then think again. The company has promoted a number of budget-minded electric bicycles and even electric mopeds. And now Xiaomi is back with another e-moped in the form of the A1 and A1 Pro models.
https://electrek.co/2020/03/27/xiaomi-launches-a-new-420-electric-moped/
Micah Toll - Jan. 19th 2022 4:10 am PT
It’s been a big few days for Gogoro, with Yamaha announcing a new electric scooter using the company’s swappable batteries just hours after a big funding announcement.
The new electric scooter is known as the Yamaha EMF, and it carries a seriously striking design.
From the futuristic body panels straight up the fork to the stacked headlights and even the afterburner tail lights, it certainly looks unlike anything Yamaha has built before.
The company hasn’t listed complete specs for the vehicle, but has revealed that it runs a 7.6 kW mid-mounted motor. It appears to use a final chain drive to the rear wheel, which wears a 130/70-10 tire.
Four piston hydraulic disc brakes with a Combined Braking System (CBS) for safety bring the scooter to a stop quickly.
Acceleration is claimed to be quite peppy, with Yamaha boasting a 0-50 km/h (31 mph) time of 3.5 seconds. The company hasn’t shared the scooter’s top speed yet.
Loz Blain - June 22, 2022
Motorcycle-adjacent levels of performance and handling in a step-through electric scooter designed to put some fun back into your commute – that's the promise from UK startup Zapp and its high-powered i300, which is set to go up the hill at Goodwood.
Price vs range vs performance: that's the constant compromise in play with today's electric motorcycles, and the reason why so many of the ones that look so appealing carry ridiculous family-car-level price tags. Realistically, though, not even the most touring-focused electrics are really able to promise the kind of high-speed range most bikers are looking for in a Sunday fun machine. The best application for electric motorcycles as it stands today remains city commuting, which they can handle with aplomb and with next to zero fuel cost.
Zapp has focused the i300 squarely on getting you around town with zero emissions, adequate range, acceleration levels that'll give you a giggle instead of a yawn, and some proper handling. A power commuter, if you will. And on paper, it looks very well specified to do what it says on the tin.
https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/zapp-i300-high-performance-city-scooter/
Micah Toll - Mar. 5th 2020 12:52 pm ET
Electric mobility company Bird is rolling out its electric Scoot Moped in Austin, Texas today. Despite early sightings of the seated personal electric vehicles in Los Angeles last year, Bird is calling this the first official launch of the Scoot Moped.
The Scoot Moped is an alternately branded version of the original Bird Cruiser electric moped.
Micah Toll - May. 15th 2020 10:50 am ET
emagen, Germany-based electric mobility company Kumpan has just announced its new line of seated electric scooters designed for urban commuters. Based on the company’s previous flagship model, the new Kumpan 54 Inspire electric scooter retains much of the same technology, but offers a much more attractive price.
Kumpan launches new 54 Inspire electric scooter
The new Kumpan 54 Inspire was just announced today and is the first of four electric scooters in the new 54i line.
In addition to the 54 Inspire, Kumpan will also be rolling out the upcoming models Iconic, Impulse, and Ignite.
The Kumpan Inspire and Iconic are both L1e vehicles in the EU, meaning they have a limited speed of 45 km/h (28 mph) and thus don’t require a motorcycle license to operate – just a standard car driver’s license.
https://electrek.co/2020/05/15/kumpan-unveils-new-line-of-seated-electric-scooters-reduces-prices/
Manish Singh / 10:48 pm PDT•May 26, 2020
Ola Electric, the EV business that spun out of the ride-hailing giant Ola last year, has acquired an Amsterdam-based electric scooter startup as the Indian firm looks to locally produce and launch its own line of two wheelers as soon as this year.
The Indian firm said Wednesday it had acquired Etergo, a Dutch firm that has built a scooter that uses swappable, high energy battery that delivers a range of up to 240 km (149 miles). The scooter’s built, design, and efficiency is so impressive that its maker has been called “the Tesla of the scooter world” — by many.
Ola did not reveal the terms of the deal, but Etergo was valued at around $90 million in its previous financing round, a person familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. The six-year-old startup had raised €20.3 million from the market before its acquisition, according to Crunchbase.
By Sasha Lekach - Oct 19, 2019
I'm a reporter who writes for a living, but I've met my match with the Vintage Electric Roadster. Here's my attempt to explain this electric vehicle: It's an electric bicycle, but you don't have to actually pedal to move forward.
https://mashable.com/article/vintage-electric-roadster-throttle-electric-bicycle/
Electric scooters that boast over 100 km range have been mentioned here. These aim to offer a decent range and give freedom to the customers from the range anxiety that is currently one of the biggest concerns while owning an EV in India.
By: Pradeep Shah | Published: October 30, 2019 4:34 PM
Micah Toll - Jun. 7th 2020 8:37 am ET
Electric motorcycles are already a great way to explore beautiful, scenic areas of nature without disturbing the land or other travelers. And now a new tour company in New Zealand has taken this form of eco-tourism to the next level, using UBCO’s 2×2 all-wheel-drive electric motorbikes and a solar charging base station.
Motubikes is an electric motorbike rental business that helps tourists explore the Great Barrier Island in a more sustainable way.
4 Dec 2020, 18:10 UTC · by Cristian Curmei
What you see in the cover photo is known as the Commooter Scooter by Ezekiel Ring. This gentleman from Detroit, Michigan seems to have a very good eye for what our urban mobility vehicles should achieve.
Just look at it! It’s literally the most motorcycle-ish scooter we’ve ever seen and the gallery should help you draw your own conclusions. Here's why we feel this thing should be put into production.
First up, the body is unlike any other sit-down scooter or moped around. Instead of having a massive scoop and footboard, the Commooter has this space filled in with body and panel work, while the rear of the body hangs over the wheel and swingarm. This is what gives off that sort of café-racer look.
Micah Toll - Aug. 14th 2022 3:49 am PT
The electric unicycle market is an often overlooked niche of the larger world of micromobility vehicles.
These personal electric vehicles are designed to offer fast and stable electric transportation while remaining convenient to carry along or store at the rider’s destination instead of locking outdoors like a bicycle.
While early electric unicycles had similar performance to most typical electric bicycles and scooters, the industry has progressively touted faster and more powerful electric unicycles that push the envelope of power and speed.
Case in point: the InMotion V13 Challenger.
Micah Toll - Mar 21 2023 - 9:30 am PT
Nothing in my life is telling me “You should definitely hop on a high power electric unicycle,” and yet I’m glad I decided to do it anyway. After testing a smaller and lighter InMotion electric unicycle last year, the company offered me a chance to try out a significantly more powerful INMOTION V12HT. And it was quite eye-opening.
The INMOTION V12HT is much, much more powerful than the beginner V5 wheel I previously tested.
Unlike the cute little 20 km/h (12 mph) beginner wheel I started on, the INMOTION V12HT is a 60 km/h (37 mph) beast.
But it’s not just fast. It’s also high power. The 2,800W motor has more power than I could ever need, offering not just fast speeds but also serious climbing ability. The motor can power this wheel up a 45-degree slope, which you’d have trouble walking up – let alone rolling up.
November 12, 2020 - Reuters Videos
Reuters Videos
Fancy commuting by broomstick?
Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
(SOUNDBITE) (English) RIDER OF MOTORISED BROOMSTICK, VINICIUS SANCTUS, SAYING:
“Free. It's a free feeling, you feel like you're actually flying, you glide through the streets, you know. It kind of requires a lot of balance but once you get it, it's pretty much amazing.”
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/broomstick-scooter-inspired-harry-potter-140453555.html
ever wished to sail the skies on a broomstick? it might not be everyone’s dream but it is turning into a reality, kind of. brazilian-based designer alessandro russo silveira adds a bit of magic to electric mobility with the real flying broom.
become part of the wizarding world by watching the video – or support the project via their kickstarter campaign, here.
Thu Nov 12, 2020 | 11:06am EST
https://www.reuters.com/news/picture/broomstick-scooter-inspired-by-harry-pot-idUSRTX891QY