Key highlights
- Vespa unveils three new electric scooters
- Sprint S and Primavera models get a 2.3kWh battery
- Primavera Tech model comes with a 4.2 kWh battery and an 80 km range
Italian lifestyle scooter manufacturer, Vespa, has unveiled its new electric scooter range for the global market. The new range of scooters includes three models: Sprint S, Primavera, and Primavera Tech.
Vespa electric scooter: What is special?
Vespa’s new electric scooter range comes with the iconic styling and full metal bodywork. All three scooters have been designed exactly the same way as their ICE versions. However, the differentiating factor is the absence of the exhaust on the EVs.
Speaking of the details, the Sprint S and the Pimavera models are equipped with a removable 2.3 kWh battery pack. This battery is paired with a 3.1 kW continuous electric motor that produces 2.7 kW and 200 Nm of power and torque, respectively. Both of these models offer a WLTP-claimed range of up to 68 km, while their top speed is 45 km/h.
The charging time for the Sprint S and Pimavera is 4 hours to charge from 0 to 80 per cent. Both scooters support a 500 W home charger. The swappable battery allows for ease of use without worrying about the battery drain. Meanwhile, both models weigh 111 kg with the battery installed.
On the other hand, the Pimavera Tech is the range-topping model. This one gets a bigger 4.2 kWh battery pack that is paired with a 3.6 kW continuous electric motor. This setup offers a WLTP-claimed range of up to 80 km on full charge. The Pimavera Tech also gets a 4.2-inch TFT console with built-in turn-by-turn navigation and Bluetooth connectivity. Interestingly, the navigation is free for first three years, and later owners will have to pay for annual subscription to use it.
With that said, Vespa currently sells ICE models in India. The electric scooter market has expanded rapidly in India, and Vespa could introduce these models soon. Although no confirmation regarding this has been released by the brand yet.
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