Global automotive brand, Honda has announced its first electric vehicle on two wheels for European riders.
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 the model is aimed squarely at a young demographic looking for easy, fun, emission-free urban transport.
The EM1 e, which is equipped with a swappable Honda Mobile Power Pack, has a usable range of 41.3km and a top speed of 45kph. It is aimed at “delivering real convenience, and fun, emission-free urban transport”.
Key product highlights include a digital instrument display, under seat storage space, USB socket, pillion footpegs and rear carrier.
The in-wheel motor is rated at 0.58kW output and produces 1.7kW at peak. In ECON mode, output is set at 0.86kW.
The EM1 e can climb a 10deg angle with a weight of 75kg on board. ECON mode softens throttle operation and reduces top speed, extending usable range to approximately 48.0km.
Dimension-wise, the Honda e-scooter is 1,860mm long and has a 740mm seat height. Ground clearance is 135mm and maintenance weight is just 95kg including battery.
The EM1 e comes equipped with digital dash, high-quality switchgear, long floor area, underseat storage space and USB charging socket. It also features pillion footpegs, rear carrier and side stand for speedy parking.
The EM1 e: is powered by the 50V Honda Mobile Power Pack e:, developed in-house by Honda and designed to withstand different temperatures, humidity levels, impacts and vibrations.
Honda Mobile Power Pack e is a swappable battery that can be easily removed from the EM1 e for charging in the comfort of home. Operation is simple: the charger, complete with air-cooling fan, draws from a single phase AC100-240V domestic source and produces 270W maximum.
Deliberately shaped to stand apart from its ICE siblings, the EM1 e is slim and compact, blending a mixture of smooth, organic curves up front with a more angular, purposeful rear section.
A 12V battery powers the scooter’s systems and all lighting is LED. A simple digital dash displays all the information that matters concisely, including the remaining battery charge percentage.
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