Honda PH furthers stride towards sustainability with EM1 e:

Honda Philippines Incorporated (HPI) has taken yet another stride in sustainability by launching the EM1 e: electric scooter.

To note, the Japanese mobility brand released the hybrid version of the Honda CR-V not too long ago.

During the launch of the EM1 e:, the company also previewed the Civic RS e: HEV, which will be previewed at this year's Philippine International Motor Show slated next month.

The aforementioned models expanded Honda’s current sustainably-oriented offerings to three.

Honda EM1 e: specs

The Honda EM1 e: has a seat height of 740 millimeters (mm) and a ground clearance of 135 mm — a size HPI stated would be ideal for Filipino riders. Its wheelbase is 1,300 mm, which results in a smoother ride experience.

Powering the Honda EM1 e: is a brushless, in-wheel, three-phase motor that makes some 2.2 horsepower and 90 Newton-meters of torque. It consumes about 47 watt-hours per kilometer.

According to HPI, the Honda EM1 e:’s electric powertrain provides would-be owners benefits such as reduced emissions, reduced noise pollution, and less vibration.

Riders can choose between two drive modes, which are “Standard” and “Econ.” The former offers around 41.3 kilometers (km) of all-electric range while the latter extends it further with approximately 48 km on a single charge.

The abovementioned numbers — HPI clarified — are based on Honda’s internal test conditions.

Energy comes from the brand’s Honda Mobile Power Pack e: battery unit. It is made with lithium-ion and has a capacity of 26.1 amperes with power of 50.26 volts (V).

To recharge the battery, EM1 e: owners will have to use the Honda Power Pack Charger e:, which has a rated charging voltage of 58 V, a rated charging power of 270 watts, and a rated charging current of 6.75 Ah.

The Honda Mobile Power Pack e: is fairly compact and measures 156.3 mm long, 177.3 mm wide, and 298 mm tall. It weighs 10.2 kilograms (kg). On the other hand, the Honda Power Pack Charger e: has an overall length of 434 mm, an overall width of 244 mm, and an overall height of 227 mm. It has an overall weight of 5.3 kg.

Per HPI, the battery takes about six hours to charge.

The Honda EM1 e: — available on all Honda flagship stores — is priced at P155,400 and comes with a two-year warranty coverage.

As for the Honda Mobile Power Pack e:, it is priced at P42,500. Finally, the Honda Power Pack Charger e: will set electric scooter buyers some P18,000.

In addition, the Honda EM1 e: comes out of the factory with a utility box frame as standard. Owners, on that note, would no longer need to source third-party frames should they look to add a storage box to their electric scooter.

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