The EM1 e:, which uses a swappable battery, is the first of Honda’s planned 10 or more electric two-wheelers by 2025.
After showcasing it at EICMA 2022, Honda has now officially revealed the EM1 e: electric scooter and has detailed its specifications. The EM1 e: follows the Japanese automaker’s September 2022 announcement of plans to introduce 10 or more electric two- wheelers globally by 2025. It is also a notable first step towards meeting Honda’s stated aim of carbon neutrality for all its motorcycle line-ups during the 2040s.
The ‘EM’ stands for Electric Moped, and Honda says the model is aimed squarely at a young demographic looking for easy, fun, emission-free urban transport.
- Hub-mounted motor has a peak output of 1.7kW
- Battery pack weighs around 10kg and charges in approx 6 hours
- Gets all-LED lights and USB charger
Honda EM1 e: motor
The EM1 e: is powered by a hub-mounted motor that has a continuous output of 0.58kW and a peak output of 1.7kW. The EM1 e: has a top speed of 45kph. There’s also an ECON mode, which caps the output at 0.86kW, softens the throttle response and reduces the top speed.
Honda EM1 e: battery pack, charging and range
The EM1 e: uses Honda’s Mobile Power Pack e: swappable lithium-ion battery which weighs approximately 10kg. The e-scooter comes with a charger that weighs 5.3kg and draws power from a single phase AC100-240V domestic source and produces a max 270W.
From zero to maximum, charging time is approximately 6 hours, while from 25 percent to 75 percent it only takes 2.7 hours (160 minutes). Honda claims the Honda Mobile Power Pack e: can be charged over 2,500 times.
In terms of range, the EM1 e: is said to have a usable range of 41.3km, that can be extended up to 48km in the ECON mode.
Honda EM1 e: dimensions and underpinnings
Dimension-wise, the Honda EM1 e: e-scooter is 1,860mm long, has a 1,300mm wheelbase and has a 740mm seat height. Ground clearance is 135mm and weight is just 95kg including battery. The frame is a durable steel underbone design, while suspension duties are handled by a 31mm telescopic fork up front and twin shock absorbers at the rear.
Tyres are sized 90/90-12 up front and 100/90-10 at the rear. The front wheel is cast aluminium, while the rear is an aluminium/steel composite design. The brakes are a 190mm/single-piston caliper disc at the front and a 110mm drum at the rear and a Combined Brake System (CBS) is also a part of the package.
Honda EM1 e: design and equipment
The slim and compact EM1 e: is styled to stand apart from its ICE siblings, with a mixture of smooth, organic curves up front and more angular rear section.
The EM1 e: gets a simple digital dash, all-LED lighting, 3.3-litres of underseat storage, a bottle holder and a USB charger in the front apron and a hook to keep small bags secure. A rear luggage rack is also part of the package and buyers can also option a 35-litre top box.
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