Renowned motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha is gradually making inroads into the Indian electric scooter market. The company is well known as a manufacturer of petrol-powered motorcycles but is gradually embracing electric vehicles production. Yamaha has showcased some of its new e-scooter offerings in India. The move is a precursor to the release of the new models to the Indian market.
Yamaha showcased the E01 and NEO’s e-scooters at a dealers’ meet which it organized Monday. The Yamaha E01 is comparable to a 125cc petrol motorbike and could be an instant sensation in the subcontinent. Yamaha will build on the traction already created for some of its popular scooters like Fascino and RayZR to leverage the new models. Moreover, Yamaha has already filed the trademark for the E01 which was showcased at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. The Yamaha E01 e-scooter is a maxi-styled scooter that has a sporty design. It has a prominent front fascia, dual headlights, a compact windscreen, and an expansive single-piece seat.
The Yamaha E01 also features a digital instrument console, Bluetooth connectivity, and keyless start. Three ride modes are available namely Eco, Normal, and Power. The E01 will have an 11kW electric motor and offers a range of up to 80km on a single charge.
Yamaha Neo’s e-scooter is based on the E02 concept showcased at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. It is available in Europe and a few other markets for EUR 3,005. It is equipped with a 50.4V, 19.2Ah Lithium-ion battery pack and the powertrain is at par with that of a 50cc scooter. The Yamaha Neo is already available as a 50cc petrol-powered scooter in select markets. The dual battery pack could give the Neo’s a range of 68km with charging times up to 8 hours.
There are no specifics yet on the release dates and other key details for the new Yamaha e-scooters. It will be interesting to see how these models square up in India. For the Neo’s, it is difficult to see it being a success due to the poor charging infrastructure in the country and its low range.
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