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Honda Announces Lineup of Electrified Motorcycles

Honda aims to achieve carbon neutrality across all its products and corporate activities by 2050, and across all its motorcycle products by the 2040s. To this end, Honda is taking initiatives to electrify its motorcycles as a key pillar of its environmental strategy.

Honda has positioned 2024 as the first year for its global electric motorcycle expansion and will begin large-scale entry into the electric motorcycle market. Honda considers 2026 as its market entry period, 2026 to 2030 as its business expansion period, and 2030 and beyond as its large-scale business expansion period.

The e: CUV and ICON e: are the 10th and 11th models, respectively, of the ‘30 electric models to be launched globally by 2030’ announced at the Honda Electric Motorcycle Business 2023 press conference held on November 29, 2023, in which Honda is steadily making progress.

Honda plans to manufacture both the e: CUV and ICON e: in Indonesia at locations appropriate to the needs of each region, and will expand from Indonesia to other regions globally. The expanded lineup of electric commuter vehicles will include not only models equipped with the Honda Mobile Power Pack e: but also models with fixed batteries, increasing the variety of options to meet customer needs and making electric motorcycles more affordable.

Honda will accelerate its efforts to develop a full lineup of electric motorcycles, including commuter models, to meet the needs of more customers, and will continue to develop a wide range of electric motorcycles.

 CUV e--The CUV e: is a 110cc equivalent model powered by two Honda Mobile Power Pack e: interchangeable batteries, and is the result of the development of the SC e: Concept model, which was exhibited as a world premiere at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023 held at Tokyo Big Sight in 2023.

The name of the CUV e: is derived from the CUV ES (Clean Urban Vehicle Electric Scooter), the first electric scooter sold on lease by Honda in 1994. The CUV e: was developed with the same urban transportation concept as the CUV ES, as an electric scooter that provides convenient mobility for many people in cities, and with the ‘e:’ signifying that it is a Honda electric vehicle, it is positioned as a new era of personal transportation.

The design features the simple and elegant style characteristic of electric vehicles, and the combination of iconic front and rear features that make it instantly recognizable as the CUV e:.

Two interchangeable Honda Mobile Power Pack e: batteries are used as the power source for the e: CUV, and Honda’s in-house developed motor contributes to improved range by optimizing the magnetic circuit and structure to achieve higher efficiency.

The e: CUV is equipped with three riding modes (STANDARD, SPORT and ECON) to suit various riding situations according to customer preference, and a reverse mode is also available for maneuvering in tight spaces.

In addition, a model equipped with Honda RoadSync Duo, Honda’s exclusive service that allows users to make calls and use navigation features by connecting the motorcycle to a smartphone via Bluetooth, is also available.

ICON e--The ICON e: is a new model based on the EM1 e:, equipped with the Honda Mobile Power Pack e:, and is equivalent

to a Class 1 moped in Japan. The main electrical components, including the battery, have been changed, and its exterior has been redesigned for Indonesia.

The ICON e:’s power source is a ternary lithium-ion battery, widely used in China, and can be recharged in two ways: on board the ICON e: or as a stand-alone battery.

A compact in-wheel motor is used for the rear wheel, and the power control unit efficiently controls the motor output to achieve a range of over 50km*5 per charge, while providing a clean and quiet ride.

The ICON e: also features under-seat storage space for a helmet, as well as a luggage compartment for small items. In addition, a front inner rack and a convenient USB Type-A socket for charging mobile devices are standard equipment. The ICON e: includes features that are easy to use in everyday life.

The headlight features a simple, flush design, creating an iconic look. High-brightness LEDs contribute to a sense of safety when riding at night.

The ICON e: dashboard features fully digital gauges on an inverted LCD display. In addition to the speedometer and clock, various information such as remaining battery level is displayed in a simple layout, contributing to excellent readability.

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