Honda PCX Electric Scooter was first showcased at the Auto Expo 2018 and the latest developments suggest that Honda has filed a patent for the electric scooter in India. First things first, filing a patent doesn’t always translate to the fact that the vehicle is being considered for an official launch. For instance, in the past, Honda also filed a patent for the Grom but truth be told, it is nowhere to be seen, neither we can expect it to arrive here anytime soon.
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Coming back to the PCX electric now, it looks vastly similar to its ICE counterpart, save for a few blue detailing here and there to let the crowd know that it is a silent affair.
Design-wise, the PCX electric is a neat looking scooter and comes off as a maxi scooter as far as its design language is considered. In a typical maxi fashion, it has a large front apron which is adorned by twin integrated headlamps and a wide windscreen. The scooter packs a digital instrument console, an all-LED setup for lighting, and rides on black alloy wheels.As for the dimensions, it has a wheelbase of 1,380mm and a ground clearance of 132mm. Nothing to write home about here.
Specs and features
The Honda PCX Electric draws power from a 5.6hp electric motor. It has a top-speed of 60km/h and promises a range of 40km/charge. It is offered with two swappable battery packs that can be charged in 6-hours when plugged into an EV charging station. And the battery can be charged without removing it as well, through a charging cable, but being removable just offers the added convenience.
The Honda PCX offered in global markets, come with an internal combustion engine hybrid, as well as full-electric powertrains. In India though, reports suggest that the PCX electric is the one being patented.
To ensure the safety of the rider, the Honda PCX Electric is equipped with a disc brake on the front wheel, a drum brake on the rear, and ABS for better handling.Suspension duties on the maxi-style e-scooter are taken care of by telescopic forks on the front side and twin hydraulic shock absorbers on the rear end.