Honda Electric Two-Wheel Personal Commuter / Left) ICON e: Right) CUV e:
Features of the CUV e: and ICON e:
- Honda unveils electric two-wheeled personal commuter vehicles “CUV e:” and “ICON e:” in Indonesia
- These will be the 10th and 11th models in the company’s goal of releasing more than 30 models by 2030.
- To meet customer needs,
options have been diversified by adding models compatible with the Honda Mobile Power Pack e, as well as models with fixed batteries. - With 2024 as the start of the global electric market, we will develop a wide range of electric motorcycles globally.
Honda aims to achieve carbon neutrality across all of its products and corporate activities by 2050, and aims to achieve carbon neutrality for all of its motorcycle products by the 2040s. To achieve this goal, the company is working on electrifying motorcycles as a central pillar of its future environmental strategy.
The company has positioned 2024 as the first year of its global expansion of electric motorcycles and will begin full-scale entry into the electric motorcycle market. It has positioned the period up to 2026 as the market entry period, 2026 to 2030 as the business expansion period, and 2030 onwards as the full-scale business expansion period, and will strategically promote the market launch of electric motorcycles.
The CUV e: and ICON e: announced this time represent the 10th and 11th models, respectively, of the goal of “launching 30 electric models globally by 2030,” announced at the “2023 Honda Electric Motorcycle Business Briefing” held on November 29, 2023, and represent steady progress toward the 2030 goal.
Both the CUV e: and ICON e: are planned to be produced in Indonesia, with production taking place in the most appropriate location to meet the needs of each region, and they will be rolled out globally, starting with Indonesia. Furthermore, by strengthening the electric commuter lineup, Honda will add not only models equipped with the Honda Mobile Power Pack e: but also models equipped with a fixed battery, thereby increasing the variety of options available to meet customer needs and making electric motorcycles more accessible.
Honda will continue to accelerate its efforts to offer a full lineup of electric motorcycles, including commuter models, in order to meet the needs of an even greater number of customers, and will create a diverse range of electric motorcycle variations.
Honda CUV e:
The CUV e: is a model with an engine displacement equivalent to 110cc that is powered by two replaceable Honda Mobile Power Pack e: batteries.It is a commercial version of the SC e: Concept, which was exhibited as its world premiere at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023 held at Tokyo Big Sight in 2023.
The name CUV e: comes from the CUV ES (Clean Urban Vehicle Electric Scooter), the first electric scooter that Honda sold for lease in 1994. The CUV e : was developed based on the same city commuter concept as the CUV ES , and as it is “an electric scooter that enables many people to travel comfortably around town,” the name CUV e: was created by adding the “e” symbolizing Honda’s electric vehicles to “Clean Urban Vehicle , ” and the vehicle is positioned as a personal commuter for a new era.
Honda CUV e:
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Honda CUV ES released in 1994
The design features the simple and smart styling unique to EVs, as well as iconic front and rear combination lights that make it instantly recognizable as a CUV e:.
The power source is two replaceable Honda Mobile Power Pack e: batteries. Honda’s proprietary motor, developed in-house, is highly efficient through optimized magnetic circuits and structure, contributing to an improved driving range.
In addition, three driving modes (STANDARD, SPORT, ECON) can be selected to suit various driving situations and the owner’s preferences, and it also has a reverse mode that is convenient for turning in tight spaces.
In addition, there is also a type equipped with Honda RoadSync Duo® *3, 4 , a Honda-exclusive service that allows you to connect the bike to your smartphone via Bluetooth® *2 and use functions such as calls and navigation.
*2 Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of US Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
*3 To use Honda RoadSync Duo®, a dedicated app must be installed.
*4 For more information about Honda RoadSync Duo®, please visit https://global.honda/en/roadsync-duo/ (English version)
Honda ICON e:
Honda ICON e:
The power source is a ternary lithium-ion battery, which is popular in China, and charging can be done in two ways: on-board or by charging the battery alone.
The compact in-wheel motor in the rear wheel and the power control unit efficiently control the motor output, achieving a driving distance of over 50km *5 per charge , enabling clean and quiet driving.
Under the seat, there is space to store a helmet as well as a luggage box that can store small items. Also, inside the front section, a front inner rack and a USB Type-A socket that is convenient for charging mobile devices are standard equipment. It is equipped with functions that are easy to use in everyday life.
The headlights feature a simple design with a flush surface that creates an iconic look, and the headlights use high-brightness LEDs that contribute to a sense of safety when riding at night.
The meter uses a full digital meter with an inverted LCD display. In addition to the speedometer and clock, the meter simply displays various information such as the remaining battery power, contributing to excellent visibility.
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