Yamaha unveiled the E01 electric scooter concept at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, stating that it would develop into a production e-scooter with performance and output comparable to that of a 125cc scooter. Now, a development unit of the E01 has reportedly been tested by the Japanese media, and it seems to be nearly production-ready.

The test unit maintains the overall shape and form factor of the concept, with the biggest change being to the seat, which now sports a far more conventional design. Other minor changes appear to have been made to the front fender and mirrors. [1]

Figure 1. Yamaha E01 Electric Scooter Spotted on Test

Figure 1 shows yamaha EC-05 electric scooter with removable batteries unveiled for Taiwanese market

The E01 has a fairly simple and clear LCD dashboard, which displays battery status as well as speed, and what appears to be a clock. On the sides of the instrument console are indicator lights indicating the ABS symbol, the cell phone signal, which could indicate Bluetooth connectivity. [2]

Although the test mule is heavily camouflaged, it is clear that Yamaha has stuck to the overall concept styling and has not made much changes, apart from the seat which has a more conventional shape than the concept. The front fender and mirrors are also slightly different. The Yamaha E01 rides on 13-inch wheels on both ends, with dual-channel ABS. Keyless starting and operation, as well as various riding modes will be standard. [3]

Instrumentation is in the form of a basic LCD display, which reportedly showed a range estimate of 70km at full charge. There are three riding modes available: eco, normal and power. The warning lights surrounding the display seem to contain something that resemble a connectivity icon, indicating that Bluetooth connectivity could be part of the mix

Speaking to the Japanese press, Yamaha’s CEO and president Yoshihiro Hidaka states that the company is aiming for a spring 2022 launch, with the first priority being Europe, followed by Japan, the United States, and China. Keeping in mind European regulations, it’s likely that the E01 will have a power output capped at 11kW (15hp) to conform to the light electric scooter regulatory class. [1]

References:

1. https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/yamaha-fz-x-receives-a-price-hike-423178
2. https://www.theswitzerlandtimes.com/the-yamaha-e01-electric-scooter-spotted-during-a-test/
3. https://www.theswitzerlandtimes.com/the-yamaha-e01-electric-scooter-spotted-during-a-test/

Cite this article:

Thanusri swetha J (2022), Yamaha E01 Electric Scooter Spotted on Test, pp. 71