Honda’s got an ace up its sleeve for city-goers and it’s not your traditional e-bike. The Honda Motocompacto, a compact all-electric scooter, has got people talking, and it’s not just for its 1980s Motocompo inspiration. What sets this scooter apart? For starters, the folded design is akin to a portable table, tiny aluminum wheels and all. With a quick extension of the handlebars, seats, and back wheel, it morphs into a petite ride that’s just over three feet in length.
The scooter has a small range of 12 miles, but it’s also quite cheap
Weighing 41 pounds, the Motocompacto isn’t exactly feather-light, but it’s comparable to average e-bikes. However, don’t plan a road trip; it offers a modest range of 12 miles. And while a 3.5-hour charge time might give pause, an integrated on-board charger compensates, letting you plug into a standard 110V outlet.
What’s the buzz then? Portability. Designed to effortlessly accompany you in cars or on public transit, the Motocompacto fits right in for urban commuters who shudder at the thought of locking up an e-bike all day. It’s a timely addition, aligning with Honda’s ambitious goal to transition its entire vehicle line to electric and fuel-cell by 2040.
Set to roll out this November and priced under $995, the Motocompacto might just be the pocket-sized nostalgia city dwellers didn’t know they needed.
Available exclusively at Motocompacto.com and select Honda and Acura dealerships, this scooter could rewrite the rules for urban transportation. And who knows, its compact charm might just inspire a new generation of sustainable commuters.
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