Honda’s Motocompacto e-scooter

Resembling a sleek piece of luggage when stored, Honda’s new sub-$1,000 foldable Motocompacto electric scooter is an homage to its 1980s petrol engine sibling
 

Designed for urbanites, it is small enough to be taken on trains, packed into car boots or taken into workplaces
                
Top speed: 		24km/h (15mph)
Acceleration: 		7 secs (to top speed) 
Range: 			19km (12 miles)
Time to fully charge: 	3.5 hours
Weight: 		18.7kg (41.3 lbs)
Max rider weight: 	120kg (265 lbs)
Price:     		$995
Release: 		Nov 2023


Flat panel sides lend themselves to being uniquely decorated


FOLDING DESIGN

LED display

Carry handle (when folded)
           
Headlight

Battery charger

Motorised front wheel

Folding handlebars

Folding seat

Battery

Brake drum
  
       
Sources: Forbes, Engadget, The Verge, Honda
Pictures: Honda
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