Electric vehicles are the only way ahead. Many automobile companies have already started working on their EV offerings. Of late, many popular two-wheeler makers have also joined the bandwagon. The latest to join the league is Honda.
According to a report published in Autocar India Honda is working towards launching it electric motorcycle by 2024. The brand intends to roll out three two-wheelers in the personal use category while one motorcycle is expected to be launched in the fun category.
From what is known till now, out of the three two-wheelers, two will be electric scooters while one will be a motorcycle. As of now, there is no detail about the design or battery, but it is being said that vehicle will be able to give a performance that one gets from a 50cc to 125cc petrol-powered two-wheeler.
As for the offering in the Fun category, no particular details are known till now. However, if speculations are to be believed, then there are chances that this two-wheeler will be a high-performance electric motorcycle.
Meanwhile, Pierer Mobility –the parent company of Husqvarna — has also confirmed that they are working on their electric two-wheeler. The brand will be calling their offering E-Pilen and if all goes well, the motorcycle will hit the market in September 2022. Certain specs of the much-awaited vehicle have come to light, including a variant that will be able to generate 8kW (10.8hp). There are chances that the company will also come up with other variants of their upcoming electric two-wheeler.
In terms of design, one can expect a round LED headlamp on the front. The rear of the motorcycle has been kept basic with a number plate and indicators. Even though there is no information regarding the battery capacity of E-Pilen, it is being said that it will be able to cover a distance of 100 kilometres per full charge. The production work of this eagerly awaited vehicle will be done at the Bajaj plant in Pune’s Chakan in Maharashtra.
