A few days have passed since the presentation of the Kawasaki Ninja hybrid for Honda, the other Japanese giant, to announce its ambitious electrification plan which provides, in principle, 10 new models of electric motorcycles by 2025.
The offer, which will be available in different markets around the world, includes a wide range ranging from scooters, retro design models similar to the Rebel and one to the CB of the Neo Sport Café series.
With this advanced high voltage, the Japanese brand seeks to anticipate and be part of the growth of the electric motorcycle market which currently accounts for 7% of the world market; that is, about 50 million units per year.
At the moment, most are low-power, low-cost models designed for urban traffic and mainly marketed in the Chinese market. However, more and more variations of other categories will be added.
Proposals for different uses
Honda plans to release three well-defined groups of bicycles. One, consisting of two models, will have the moped conceptry will be released in Asia, Europe and Japan in 2024 and 2025.
According to the brand, these models will have a “unique added value” to adapt to the needs and regulations of their respective markets, and will have interchangeable batteries.
The middle group, called “Electric commuter vehicles”has five confirmed models to launch between 2022 and 2025 in Europe, China, Japan and the rest of Asia.
Honda has made it clear that not all models will reach all countries, since some of them will see the light through the different alliances they have in certain markets (mainly China).
In turn, the high-end It will have an offer of three electric models, two of which will have retro influences (one naked and one custom), and the other an electric scooter with proportions similar to the current Honda X-ADV.
Honda makes it clear that the key to electrification is in the solid state batteries which are currently in development for its auto division, and which would be a viable option for electric motorcycles.
Source: Clarin
