November 29, 2018 - Honda announced that it will commence lease sales towards corporations and sole proprietors of the electric motorized scooter (125cc or less) “PCX ELECTRIC,” on Friday, November 30, 2018.
The PCX ELECTRIC, based on the PCX popular for its stylish design and environmentally friendly engine, is powered by a newly-developed compact electric power unit. The motor’s Interior Permanent Magnet (IPM) structure1 provides ample torque from low revs, realizes powerful and smooth take-off and hill-climbing performance. By inheriting the PCX series’ easy-to-handle size and comfortable riding position, the PCX ELECTRIC realizes a comfortable and elegant urban riding. Two removable “Honda Mobile Power Pack” units enable the PCX ELECTRIC to travel up to 41km2 on a single charge. For convenience, the mobile power packs can be charged while connected to the PCX ELECTRIC by using the supplied connector*3, or by an optional external charger.
To collect a wide range of customer opinions and requirements regarding electric scooter, the PCX ELECTRIC will be monitored, and a bike-sharing service in the Tokyo district and a tourist resort bike-rental service experiment will commence in Spring, 2019, in Japan.
Honda also plans to lease-sell the PCX ELECTRIC in South East Asia, with a surplus power utilization system experiment using the PCX ELECTRIC set to commence in the Philippines.
Through monitoring, and rental and sharing services, Honda will gauge electric scooter usability from business to personal use, and utilize the data to bring electric scooters even closer to the customer.
1Magnet embedded
260km/h steady state test
*3Compatible with 100V/AC plug
Honda PCX ELECTRIC Introduction
Standard Specifications
| Maker | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model Name | PCX ELECTRIC |
| Type · Grade | Honda ZAD-EF01 |
| Power unit / type | EF01M / AC motor |
| Main battery voltage / capacity | 50.4V/20.8Ah×2 |
| Battery charger | AC100V（single phase） |
| Maximum Output (ps) | 4.2[5.7]/5,500 |
| Maximum Torque (kgf/m) | 18 [1.8]/500 |
| Vehicle Weight (Dry Weight) | |
| Vehicle Weight (Curb Weight) | 144 |
| Length(mm)・Height(mm)・Width(mm) | 1,960×740×1,095 |
| Seat Height | 760 |
| Front Tire Indication | 100/80-14M/C 48P |
| for Rear Tire Indication | 120/70-14M/C 55P |
| Battery type | Lithium ion |
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