Himalayan EV test bed’s styling is familiar to the new Himalayan 450, which was also on display.
At EICMA 2023, Royal Enfield set the ball rolling with the first press conference of the day and showcased two motorcycles. One was the all-new Himalayan, while the other was the Himalayan EV concept test bed. We already know all the technical specifications of the new Himalayan 450, and to read more about that, tap here. To see how it compares to its rivals on paper, tap here.
Not much is known about the Himalayan EV prototype, but it will serve as a test bed for the company to try out its new electric powertrains and other components. The company claims that the Himalayan EV test bed prototype has been through extensive wind-tunnel testing to bring down its drag coefficient as much as possible. The battery pack and motor are off the shelf components and this prototype has been under development for 18 months now.
This is a long-term test bed and most likely won’t lead to a future Himalayan that looks like this but could quite possibly lead to some new EV in the future. The battery of the Himalayan EV test bed has been designed completely in-house and is a structural part of the frame.