Honda has a plan of 10 new electric motorcycle models by 2025, including one for children
Honda’s push for electrification won’t be limited to cars. On Tuesday, the company announced that it will launch 10 electric motorcycles globally by 2025 and make its motorcycle lineup carbon neutral by 2040.
Honda sold a line of small scooters aimed at fleet operators and was used by the Japanese and Vietnamese postal services. The company plans to expand the availability of these models to other markets, while also introducing two private-use derivatives for the European and Asian markets between 2024 and 2025.
Between 2022 and 2024, Honda plans to introduce five larger electric motorcycle models, again in European and Asian markets. This is followed by three even larger models for Japan, Europe and the US from 2024 to 2025.
Future plan of Honda electric motorcycle
Finally, Honda intends to launch an electric motorcycle for children. This model is also slated to launch in 2024 or 2025, and it looks like it’s for the US as well
Honda said it will equip future electric motorcycles with solid-state batteries, using technology the company is also eyeing for cars. The battery swap is also part of the company’s plans; Honda in 2021 has joined Japanese motorcycle manufacturers Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha in an alliance to development of battery swap standards For motorcycles.
In addition to electric models, Honda said it will continue to improve the fuel efficiency of internal combustion bicycles and research alternative fuels to achieve its goal of being carbon neutral.
Future plan of Honda electric motorcycle
There has been at least one false start to these efforts. Honda originally said in 2008 and will launch an electric motorcycle in 2010. That gap is left for companies like Zero and Energica to focus on electric bicycles.
BMW Motorrad said in 2018 that it saw electric powertrains as the future for motorcycles. And even some traditional motorcycle manufacturers like Harley-Davidson beat Honda to market with an all-meat electric bike.
Honda also stepped up investment in electric vehicles. It currently plans 30 EVs by 2030, globally, with two electric sports cars in the development phase.
