Recently, Yamaha submitted an application for the "E01" trademark at the European Intellectual Property Office, and also applied for the "EC-05" trademark, which has been launched in Taiwan Province. It is probably because Honda has begun to electrify its products. , Yamaha is likely to accelerate the layout of electrified products in 2021.
Yamaha previously cooperated with Taiwanese electric motorcycle manufacturer Gogoro to launch the EC-05 with replaceable batteries, which uses a mid-mounted motor chain drive, 0-50km/h in 3.9 seconds, and a cruising range of about 110km. , is common with Gogoro batteries, which means that in Taiwan Province, you can enjoy battery swapping services at Gogoro's power swapping points, which greatly enhances the practicality of this car.
The EC-05 can be said to be a perfect test of the waters. Yamaha also exhibited a concept electric scooter called E01 at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. With the success of the EC-05, Yamaha Other electric products are also picking up pace, and this E01 may be the most likely Yamaha electric product to be launched in 2021. Judging from the patent images released so far, it is basically similar to the concept car. This car does not use the flat pedal design of the EC-05, and the curved beam part is probably the location of the battery pack, so this E01 should not use a battery replacement design. The charging port is designed at the front of the car. The headlight design may be similar to the design of Yamaha YZF-R1, with the light group under the front of the car.
In terms of performance, Yamaha said that this E01 is mainly positioned for urban commuting, and its power is similar to that of a 125mL fuel vehicle. Yamaha did not disclose the detailed power parameters of this vehicle. As the electrification trend develops, two-wheel manufacturers have also begun to accelerate the pace of electrification. At present, in the domestic market, domestic manufacturers have also begun to develop their own electric products. It is believed that with policy support and the gradual opening of the market, more and more electric two-wheeled products will be recognized and accepted by the market.