Shown on the 2022 Yamaha GenBlu Carnival in Teluk Batik, Lumut, Perak, was the Yamaha E-01 electric scooter proof of idea. Nearing market launch, the E-01 was the topic of a Malaysian media briefing again in April, and Malaysia was chosen as one of many actual world take a look at websites for information gathering.
The E-01’s market launch date remains to be unknown and in keeping with Yamaha throughout the media briefing, “it will take some time.” However, paultan.org managed to get an in depth have a look at the E-01 throughout its exhibiting on the GenBlu Carnival.
According to Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) personnel on website, the E-01 makes use of the Yamaha NMax 155 as its foundation. The NMax is Yamaha’s finest promoting scooter worldwide and transitioning the NMax to the E-01 is logical from a industrial and engineering viewpoint.
Motive energy for the E-01 comes from an Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPMSM) rated on the equal of 10.9 hp at 5,000 rpm with 30.2 Nm of torque at 1,950 rpm, fed by a 4.9 kWh lithium-ion battery. For comparability, the RM9,298 2022 Yamaha NMax will get 14.9 hp at 8,000 rpm and 14.4 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm from its 155 cc, single-cylinder inner combustion engine.
On the transfer, the E-01 rider has a alternative of three journey modes – Eco, Standard and Power – selectable utilizing a button on the fitting handlebar pod with energy supply relying on the mode chosen. In Eco mode, pace is proscribed to 65 km/h whereas in normal the restrict is 100 km/h and Power permits a ruled most pace of 105 km/h.
For charging, the E-01 comes with a conveyable AC charger unit rated for 110-240 volts, saved below the seat. The charging unit itself is detachable to unencumber underseat storage and charging time is claimed to be between 13 to fifteen hours for a 100% cost from discharged.
While charging utilizing home present utilizing the onboard socket positioned below the seat, the E-01 takes roughly six hours for a full cost, whereas utilizing a DC quick charger takes an hour, giving some 80 km of vary in Standard journey mode.
Yamaha will not be skimping on driving conveniences for the E-01, with a SIM card enabled LCD instrument panel with navigation and different data displayed coming as normal gear. Fit out features a sensible key system, LED lighting, traction management, two-channel ABS and reverse gear.
Suspension is finished with telescopic forks in entrance and a low-mounted monoshock within the rear. An aluminium swingers reduces weight and the E-01 rolling on 13-inch wheels shod with 110/70 entrance and 130/70 rear tyre.
As said earlier, the choice for a public launch of the E-01 haste to be made, together with when and through which area. From discussions, ought to the E-01 enter the Malaysian market, anticipate the value to be be round present market pricing for the Yamaha XMax 250 which retails for RM21,998 ex-showroom.
Do you suppose the Yamaha E-01 ought to be bought in Malaysia as HLYM’s first ever electric car providing? Would the vary and pace fulfill you? Leave a remark together with your ideas and opinions under, as a result of HLYM is studying this text and shall be taking your suggestions onboard.