Piaggio India is expected to introduce a new Vespa electric scooter in India by 2022. The EV will be based on the Vespa Elettrica that was showcased at the Auto Expo 2020 and is already on sale in the European countries. The new Vespa electric scooter will be specifically developed for the Indian market keeping in mind the particular needs and requirements of the Indian customers. As of now, Piaggio is looking for a suitable powertrain for the new Vespa electric scooter.
Since the new Vespa electric scooter will
be based on the Vespa Elettrica, both of them would have common design and
features. The latter has a mix of retro and modern elements like curvy body
panels, full-LED lighting, chrome highlights, etc. It also comes equipped with
a full-colour TFT instrument cluster that shows information like speed, battery
capacity, range, odometer, and more. Customers also benefit from Bluetooth
connectivity and can pair their smartphone with the electric scooter via the
Vespa Connect app.
The Vespa Elettrica has a 4.3 kWh
lithium-ion battery which powers up a brushless DC motor generating maximum
power of 5.4 PS and 200 Nm of peak torque. It takes 4.0 hours to fully
charge the battery pack. There are two riding modes, namely Eco and Power. The
former is ideal for city commutes while the latter, as the name suggests, is a
performance mode. The Vespa Elettrica range varies as per the variant and the
riding mode, and it is as high as 100 km.
