Vespa Elettrica E-scooter: Italian-based Piaggio is a manufacturer of motor vehicles that produces a variety of two-wheelers. Through one of its Vespa subsidiaries, the Vespa Elettrica, Piaggio hopes to make a name for itself in the Indian electronic vehicle (EV) market. The Vespa Elettrica has previously been shown off by the business twice at the Delhi Auto Expo, in 2018 and 2020. While new players are entering the EV market, it appears that Piaggio, an established player, is taking a wait-and-see approach. When asked “when people will see Vespa Elettrica on the roads,” Sudhanshu Agarwal, the business head of two-wheelers at Piaggio India, replied the EV sector is still in its infancy.
Vespa Elettrica electric scooter: Expected price
Even if the scooter’s design may take place in Italy, Vespa is considering launching its first e-scooters in the Indian market. It might be anticipated to cost between Rs 90,000 and Rs 1 lakh if it enters the Indian market.
Specifications
As revealed by Piaggo, the Vespa Elettrica will have the following specifications:
- 2-wheeler type: electric scooter
- Maximum power: 4kW
- Motor torque: 200Nm (at the wheel)
- Seat height: 790mm
Engine and gearbox - Continuous Power: 3.5 kW
- Maximum Power: 4 kW
- Motor Torque: 200 Nm (at the wheel)
- Battery Cell producer: LG Chem
- Energy Recovery: Yes
Brakes and tyres - Front Tyre: 110/70 – 12″
- Rear Tyre: 120/70 – 11″
- Front Brake: Ø 200 mm disc
- Rear Brake: Ø140 mm drum
- Braking System: 200mm disc brake up front; 140mm drum brake at the rear.
Combine braking system is available in the 70km/h variant
- Dimension and weight
- Weight (With Battery): 130 kg
- Length: 1,870 mm
- Width: 735 mm
- Height: 1,150 mm
- Seat Height: 790 mm
- Console features
- Speedometer: Digital
- Fuel gauge: Digital
Battery and range - Battery Voltage: 48 V
- Battery Capacity: 86 Ah
- Battery Energy: 4.2 kWh
- Battery Weight: 25 kg
- Maximum Speed: 45 km/h
Power mode
There are two riding modes on the Vespa Elettrica: Eco and Power. While the Power mode is designed to extract the most performance, the Eco mode is ideal for daily city commuting. The company’s range differs depending on the variation and riding mode it offers. The scooter also includes a reverse mode.
Competitors
The Elettrica is more expensive than its rivals, the Ather 450X, Bajaj Chetak, and TVS iQube, because Vespa stated that it would be bringing the model in as a CBU (completely built up unit). Ola S1 Pro, Odysse Hawk Plus, Hero Electric NYX HX (Dual Battery), Revolt RV 400, Okinawa IPraise+, Hero Electric Optima HX (Dual Battery), and Ampere Magnus EX are now the top e-two-wheelers.
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