During a virtual launch at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2021, Benelli introduced the Benelli Dong electric scooter. With rather unique styling, the Dong is latest in electric mobility technology which has seen an upsurge of interest in Malaysia’s ASEAN neighbour.
The Benelli Dong drew attention of the
public due to its styling as well as the “floating” rear end. Designed for the
urban environment, the Dong is capable of seating two, with monoshock
suspension front and rear. A 1.2 kW rear wheel hub-mounted electric motor
provides motive power, fed by a swappable 1.56 kWh battery which is removable
for charging. In this configuration, the Dong gets a 60 km range from a single
charge, with a maximum speed of 45 km/h.
While not having any undersea storage as
is the norm for urban environment scooters, the Dong does come with a
relatively wide floorboard and there are hook points for light cargo. Standard
equipment on the Benelli Dong includes a digital LCD meter and all LED
lighting, including a tail light unit that has integrated turn signals.
Rolling on 10-inch wheels, the Benelli
Dong also comes with a speaker that plays a warning sound to alert pedestrians.
Benelli Dong has three color choices, white, yellow and black. The price is IDR
36,800,000 (OTR Jakarta) and IDR 36,900,000 (Bodetabek).
