Honda EM1: Honda revealed that it was developing three new electric two-wheel motorcycles that would be comparable to its 50 and 125cc versions at the end of the previous year. Additionally, it was said that another series of more powerful electric motorcycles would join them on the market within the following three years. The Japanese firm displayed its EM1 e: electric two-wheeler on stage at the Milan Motorcycle Show in mid-November, the first time it has done so. This vehicle will be sold in two markets, including Europe, by the summer of 2023. Unquestionably, it signifies Honda’s first step toward achieving its objective of turning its whole line of motorcycles carbon-neutral by the year 2050.
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All about the Honda EM1
The designation “EM” stands for Electric Moped, indicating that this Honda will be marketed as a moped in Europe. The model is therefore intended for youthful clients who require a simple and enjoyable means of mobility in the city. The EM1 e is a small scooter that allows users to carry small goods and provides a level platform for the driver’s feet to make driving more comfortable. It is advertised as the perfect vehicle for quick excursions around the city, to work, or to school because it is quick, effective, quiet, and emission-free. It is clear that the EM1 e: has been engineered to precisely suit future urban transportation.
Specifications and Features
Its top speed is set at 40 km/h, similar to other mopeds available in Europe, and Honda claims that a full battery charge will give it a driving range of more than 40 kilometres. The battery is removable so that it can be charged somewhere other than where the bike is stored, and it can be swiftly changed out for one that has already been set. It complies with the requirements of Honda’s Mobile Power Pack, for which a partnership was established with additional manufacturers like Kawasaki, Yamaha, and Suzuki as well as the European conglomerates KTM and Piaggio.
The association’s major goal is to establish a uniform standard for the distribution and charging of interchangeable batteries. This agreement will significantly speed up the creation of electric vehicles and make their use easier. Major brands have pledged to utilise interchangeable batteries and to make them available at service stations made specifically for this purpose. By doing so, you could simply switch out a depleted battery for another that had already been charged.
Honda has not yet provided any other technical information regarding the EM1 e: but it is clear from the images that the electric motor is housed inside the hub of the back wheel. Additionally, we can observe that the rims are 10 inches in diameter and that the brake is built on a front disc and a rear drum. Under the seat is where the battery is located, and right next to it is a pocket for carrying small goods. The EM1 e has a luggage rack placed on the back that may presumably carry a pannier and so improve the load capacity. It also has rear footrests, which is an intriguing feature, and in certain pictures, both the driver and passenger are visible.
Honda U-Go
The U-Go model that Honda began selling in China in the middle of 2021 is essentially a replica of the EM1 e. It should therefore arrive in satisfactory condition in Europe. We also know that it has been sold in two different configurations in that Asian nation, one with a battery that boasts a nominal power of 0.8 kW and a peak power of 1.2 kW, and the other with two batteries that boast a nominal power of 1.2 kW and a peak power of 1.8 kW. The MPP batteries’ longevity and 3,000 possible recharge cycles are other intriguing features.
The bike’s minimal weight is demonstrated by the fact that it only weighs 83 kg in its most basic form. The two U-Go versions’ inclusion of a USB plug and an anti-theft alarm is another feature worth noting. We also know that they were marketed for incredibly affordable prices in China. They are similar to €985 and €1,050, therefore the European price of the EM1 e: might likewise be pretty reasonable.
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