Key highlights
- Yamaha has launched the Jog E, its first scooter to use the Honda Mobile Power Pack e: swappable battery.
- Battery access requires a Gachaco swap service subscription.
- With a range of about 53 km, a 1.7 kW motor, and city-friendly design, the Jog E is pitched as an urban commuter EV.
Yamaha has officially introduced the Jog E, a compact electric scooter designed for Japanese city streets. It’s the company’s first model to run with Honda’s swappable Mobile Power Pack e:.
The scooter goes on a limited release from December 22, 2025. It will be available only through Yamaha EV stores in Tokyo and Osaka, and only at dealers that support the Gachaco battery-exchange network. To use the scooter, owners must sign up for Gachaco’s paid battery-swap service.
Battery not sold with the scooter?
Unlike most EVs that come with a fixed battery, the Jog E is sold as a body-only unit. You get the scooter, but not the battery or the charger. That makes the entry price lower, but you’ll need to rely on Gachaco stations for power.
Powertrain
Yamaha says the Jog E uses a 1.5 kWh Mobile Power Pack e:, which gives a typical range of around 53 km when riding at 30 km/h. The motor is rated at about 1.7 kW (~2.3 PS) and develops 90 Nm of torque, which is quite punchy for stop-start city riding.
In terms of practicality, the Jog E is lightweight at around 93 kg including the swapped pack. It runs on 12-inch front and 10-inch rear wheels, and Yamaha has kept the design familiar yet modern, with LED lighting, a round headlamp, and a sleek body structure.
Tech and features
Utility-wise, the Jog E is no slouch, it gets an LCD instrument panel, three riding modes (Eco, Ready, Speed), a USB Type-A port for charging your phone, a 500 ml bottle holder on the front, and under-seat storage for small items. Yamaha has also equipped it with a combined braking system (CBS): a disc brake up front and a drum at the rear for safe, balanced stops.
To support its battery-swapping mission, Yamaha is banking on Gachaco, a service backed by several Japanese manufacturers. Currently, there are Gachaco stations in 42 locations in Tokyo, 7 in Osaka, and 2 in Saitama. This shared infrastructure makes the swap model more useful but only if you live near or travel around these regions.
Right now, Yamaha is offering just two colours: Dark Gray Metallic and Light Gray. While the launch is limited, the company plans to release a full package, scooter, battery, and charger bundled in the second half of 2026.
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