Honda Cuv e: near debut: features, availability and price
Honda's second electric vehicle, unveiled at Eicma 2024, will soon arrive at dealers ready to tackle the home-office commute
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Joining the Em1 e: presented in 2023: the Cuv e: expands Honda's range of electric two-wheelers for the European market. The Japanese manufacturer is thus continuing its electrification strategy, which includes the launch of at least 10 electric models worldwide, with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality of the entire range by 2050. Unlike the Em1 e:, born for short journeys, the Cuv e: is more powerful (comparable to a 125 cc thermal scooter) and designed for a more mature audience.
Double battery
The Cuv e: is equipped with two removable 50.3 V/1.3 kW batteries (Honda Mobile Power Pack e:), which power the 6 kW E-Drive motor mounted on the side and directly keyed to the wheel hub. The two batteries can be removed from the vehicle and recharged at home; operation is simple: the charger, complete with air cooling fan, uses a single-phase 100-240 V AC domestic socket and produces a maximum output of 270 W. A full 0-100% recharge takes about six hours, but it takes less than three hours to go from 25% to 75% and, thanks to the durability and reliability that characterises Honda components, the Honda Mobile Power Pack e: can be recharged more than 2,500 times (internal test conditions).
The maximum speed of the electric scooter is 83 km/h, while the range is about 70 km; as for the actual power, the Cuv e: is capable of overcoming a 13 per cent gradient from a standing start with a passenger on board and an additional load of 30 kg. The Reverse Assist function helps when manoeuvring into and out of a parking space, making city driving much easier. Three Riding Modes are available (Sport, Standard and Econ) and there is also the Reverse Assist function for manoeuvring in tight spaces.
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