While there is no shortage of electric vehicles offerings in the China domestic market, big gun Honda has entered the fray with the 2021 Honda U-Go electric scooter (e-scooter). Two versions of the U-Go are on offer from Honda’s China subsidiary, based on motor power and governed top speed.
Priced at 7,499 yuan (RM4,893) is the 800 W U-Go variant, which comes with a 1.2 kW peak power rating and a maximum speed of 43 km/h. Meanwhile, the 7,999 yuan (RM5,220) 1.2 kW U-Go has a peak power rating of 1.8 kW and a top speed of 53 km/h, all driven by a hub-mounted motor.
Battery capacity on both U-Go model is identical, using a 48 Volt battery pack rated at 30 Ah. The battery on the U-Go is designed to be easily swappable and there is an option for a double battery pack.
12-litres of storage is found under the to store a helmet but there are no details if installing a second battery pack will reduce this space, reports electrek.co. Inside the cockpit, a basic LCD instrument panel is found with the usual dashboard lights and no mention is made if the U-Go comes with rider conveniences such as Bluetooth connectivity or smartphone app.
However, based on the price point, the U-Go is designed as cheap, easy to use urban transportation for the dense urban areas of the China market. No word yet on if the U-Go is only intended for sale in China or if it will eventually make its way to world markets but we have a feeling this will be sooner rather than later.
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No rated range and is much pricier than China own brand. Alternatively I could buy Honda U-be single seater with a rated range of 85km/24Ah battery and half the price.
You have choices. You can get a Sutera, or a City. Sutera is much cheaper. But ask the owners how much pain they had to endure. :)
Time for Malaysia to put a push for electric scooters and slowly phase out the kapcais. Over speeding, unsafe and polluting the environment with its uncontrolled emissions. Stop sale of Kapchais and in 5 years you see less of them on the road.
You don’t have to stop the sale. Just tax then accordingly. Dirty? Expensive tax by emission. People should have the choice, but reward green vehicles.
I read on rushlane/hindustantimes that the range is 65km or 130km with the twin battery. The 2nd battery takes up the bottom half of the storage so no more helmet under seat, at least according to the photo.
Hi all, is it available at all Honda dealers?