Honda unveils its first electric scooter for Europe

The Honda EM1 e will be followed by many new electric models. There will be at least 10 by 2025.

With the new EM1 e, Honda is finally entering the small electric scooter market in Europe. This model was just presented at the EICMA show in Milan. With its removable battery and its motor directly integrated into the rear wheel, it aligns with segment standards technically. Although not explicitly stated, it will likely be homologated in the 50 cc category.

Generally, Honda has given very little information so far. The only known fact at this stage is the scooter’s range, which will be around 40 km. The capacity of the battery and the motor power have not been mentioned. It is also unknown whether a version with two batteries will be available in the catalog.

In terms of style, the Japanese scooter first aims to appeal to a broad audience, with very classic lines overall. The battery placed under the seat limits the trunk space, but the presence of a top-case support will partly offset this issue. Moreover, it seems that the user will still be able to store some personal effects in a small space next to the battery.

Not Yet Launch Time

The presentation of the EM1 e comes a few weeks after Honda shared its ambitions for the electric market. The Japanese company announced it would launch at least 10 battery-powered models worldwide by 2025.

The Honda EM1 e will be launched in summer 2023. No price has been announced at this stage. Although it is difficult to precisely place it in the market without technical specifications, it is likely to compete more with Chinese scooters sold between €2,500 and €3,000.

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