| Honda EM1 e: | |
| Manufacturer: | Honda |
| Aka: | Honda ICON e: (Indonesia)[1] |
| Production: | 2023–present |
| Assembly: | Japan Indonesia |
| Class: | Electric scooter |
| Transmission: | 1-speed hub motor |
| Suspension: | F: telescopic fork R: twin rear shocks, double tube dampers |
| Brakes: | F: 1-piston caliper, disc R: drum |
| Tires: | F: 90/90R-12 R: 100/90R-10 |
The Honda EM1 e: is an electric scooter produced by Honda as an urban personal mobility vehicle with limited range, suitable for beginners.
The EM1 e: is based on the Wuyang-Honda U-Go scooter marketed in China, with some differences including the use of a single Honda Mobile Power Pack (MPP) as the swappable traction storage battery. It was unveiled at EICMA 2022 as the initial model in Honda's plans to launch 10 electric motorcycles and scooters by 2025.[2] [3] Technical details were announced in May 2023 upon the model's release in the United Kingdom;[4] "EM" is an abbreviation for "electric moped".[5] It is marketed as an electric equivalent for the 50 cc scooter class.[6]
It is similar in size and design to the preceding Benly e:, which was released in April 2020 with four different models intended for commercial use such as light deliveries. The Benly e: scooters use two MPPs, providing a longer driving range than the EM1 e:.[7]
The EM1 e: is designed to accommodate a driver and one passenger, seated in tandem on the pillion behind the driver. Foldable footpegs are provided for the passenger.[4]
The EM1 e: has a claimed range of in its normal operating mode, rising to in ECON mode.[5] Testing indicated a real-world range of .[6] The in-wheel EF16M motor has a peak output of at 540 RPM and of torque at 25 RPM (continuous rating), giving the EM1 a top speed of .[5] The estimated range is at a steady .[8]
For comparison, the Benly e: I and e: I Pro have a maximum cargo capacity of and use the EF07M AC synchronous traction motor with a maximum output of at 3000 RPM and at 2000 RPM (continuous rating), giving an estimated range of at a steady . The Benly e: II and e: II Pro have a maximum cargo capacity of and use the EF10M AC synchronous traction motor with a maximum output of at 3000 RPM and at 2000 RPM (continuous rating), giving an estimated range of at a steady .[7]
The single, removable Honda Mobile Power Pack has a voltage of 50.3 V and capacity of 29.4 A-hr, accounting for of the scooter's mass.[5]