electric scooter proof of concept. Nearing market release, the E-01 was the subject of a Malaysian media briefing back in April, and Malaysia was selected as one of the real world test sites for data gathering.
Motive power for the E-01 comes from an Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor rated at the equivalent of 10.9 hp at 5,000 rpm with 30.2 Nm of torque at 1,950 rpm, fed by a 4.9 kWh lithium-ion battery. For comparison, the RM9,298 2022 Yamaha NMax gets 14.9 hp at 8,000 rpm and 14.4 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm from its 155 cc, single-cylinder internal combustion engine.
For charging, the E-01 comes with a portable AC charger unit rated for 110-240 volts, stored under the seat. The charging unit itself is removable to free up underseat storage and charging time is said to be between 13 to 15 hours for a 100% charge from discharged. Yamaha is not skimping on riding conveniences for the E-01, with a SIM card enabled LCD instrument panel with navigation and other information displayed coming as standard equipment. Fit out includes a smart key system, LED lighting, traction control, two-channel ABS and reverse gear.