At EICMA 2024, Honda presented two new electric concepts: the sporty Honda EV Fun roadster and the Honda EV Urban urban scooter. These models embody the Japanese manufacturer's electric vision and mark a key step towards cleaner, connected mobility.
Honda EV Fun motorcycle: driving pleasure guaranteed?
The EV Fun concept is Honda's first electric sports model. Designed to offer the same sensations as a medium-displacement internal combustion roadster, its fairingless design and lightweight structure make for a dynamic, fun ride. Equipped with a fixed battery, it offers a range of over 100 km and is compatible with CCS2 rapid recharging, perfect for medium-distance journeys. Designed for a smooth, vibration-free experience, the EV Fun makes full use of the electric motor's torque to deliver smooth, powerful acceleration.
Described as "equivalent to a medium-sized combustion motorcycle" by the brand itself, this advanced concept should give rise to a production model as early as next year, proof of the speed of development. Nevertheless, given the difficulties of the electric industry represented by Energica and the limited sales of Zero Motorcycles, Honda has its work cut out for it.
Honda EV Urban: a futuristic, connected urban electric scooter
At the same time, Honda is presenting the EV Urban, a concept for a large, compact and practical urban electric scooter, ideal for daily commuting. Like the model just unveiled by LiveWire and Kymco, inspired by the design of the BMW CE 04, it boasts sleek, modern lines. In addition, Honda's in-house-developed battery ensures sufficient autonomy for urban travel. However, this model is not currently scheduled for series production.
An electric future for Honda and its two-wheelers
Although the prices of the EV Fun and EV Urban models have not yet been announced, these concepts underlineHonda's desireto offer a complete range of electric two-wheelers. The same is true of electric cars.
Finally, Honda, whose first battery exchange station tests on the Old Continent are underway in Malmö (Sweden), has set itself an ambitious target: to launch 30 electric two-wheeler models by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality for its motorcycles by the 2040s, before extending this commitment to all its activities by 2050. Will the Japanese brand succeed where others are struggling to find their market? The first clues will come from the success of its models expected in 2025 and beyond.
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