Honda has unveiled its first electric moped in Europe, the Honda EM1. The new Honda electric moped was showcased during the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show.
The Honda EM1 is expected to enter the European market next summer, according to the company. The two-wheeler is fully named as Honda Electric Moped and it is the first of ten new electric motorbikes that Honda promised to release by 2025. The new electric moped will have the Honda Mobile Power Pack battery. The EM1 is also expected to have a range of not less than 40km on a single charge.
In terms of external features, the Honda EM1 which is currently being showcased at the Honda booth looks appealing. It has a rear hub motor and a seat that could accommodate the rider and a passenger. There are pillion pegs and a rear rack that could be useful for carrying cargo. Honda may be using the EM1 to target younger riders but pricing information is lacking at this time.
The use of a single Honda Mobile Power Pack (MPP) battery means that the moped may not be very powerful. The maximum range of 40km is expected to be achieved at low speeds for the scooter and it could get a top speed of 45km/h. The Honda EM1 is therefore likely to be classified as an L1e-B moped in Europe. Honda has kept much of the details about the EM1 under wraps, as well as its pricing information. It is also not clear whether Honda will also introduce its battery-swap technology in the EM1 to expand its range. That will however require the setting up of charging stations across the continent.
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