Honda have officially announced the unveiling of three electric bicycles (EBs) for the Chinese market, especially aimed at Gen Z buyers. Meet the Honda Cub e, Dax e and ZOOMER e!
Electric motorcycles are classified into three categories in China, the first is ‘Electric Bicycles’ or ‘EB’, these are limited to 25 km/hr. ‘Electric Moped’ is the next category up and these are limited to 50km/hr while ‘Electric Vehicles’ are then limited to a minimum speed of 51 km/hr or more. Honda’s three new vehicles, all fall into the EB category.
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The presentation was made with three key themes in mind, “Electric Evolution, Colourful Future and Honda e”. Honda’s new e-bicycles were inspired by the ZOOMER, Dax and the iconic Super Cub, all familiar names in the world of two-wheeled Hondas. Taking the design of these models as a template, Honda created a range of e-bikes for a new kind of customer. One that will appreciate the features and equipment offered by the automotive brand.
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Honda’s eventual goal is release more than 10 electric motorcycles by 2025. However, Japanese fans of the Cub range will be disappointed as there are currently no plans to introduce these e-bikes into the Japanese market.
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Words by Matthew D’Souza, pictures courtesy of Honda Media.