HONDA U-GO

Honda has launched it's U-GO electric scooter through its Chinese arm Wuyang-Honda. Designed for urban riding, the light-weight e-scooter has two versions that come with different speeds and power, says an Electrek report.

The standard model of Honda U-GO will come with a 1.2 kW continuous-rated hub motor that can create a peak output of 1.8 kW. This version has a top speed of 53 kmph. 

The lower speed model sports an 800 W continuous hub motor with a peak power of 1.2 kW. Its top speed is 43 kmph. Both these models offer a 48V and 30Ah removable lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 1.44 kWh. 

The powertrain offers a range of 65 km which can be increased by 130 km by the addition of a second battery - link - more like this - link