Vespa has introduced an all-new electric scooter lineup globally. The new range features Vespa’s iconic design, monocoque chassis, similar names and a new electric powertrain. This all-electric scooter range comprises the Sprint S, Primavera and Primavera Tech.
- The Sprint S and the Primavera are offered with a 2.3kWh removable battery pack
- Primavera Tech gets a larger 4.2kWh battery pack with a claimed range of 80km
- Carries forward the trailing-link front suspension like its ICE siblings
Vespa Electric Scooters: What you need to know?
Vespa silhouette meets electric powertrain
All three scooters follow Vespa’s iconic design silhouette, with the only way to differentiate between the ICE and electric scooters being the lack of exhaust. Apart from the design, both the Sprint S and Primavera share the same powertrain – the 2.3kWh removable battery pack and a 3.1kW motor producing continuous power of 2.7kW and peak torque of 200Nm. These two scooters have a rated top speed of 45kph and WMTC range of 68km. The brand claims it would take roughly 4 hours to charge the battery from 0 to 80 percent using a 500W charger. Both scooters weigh 111kg with the battery installed.
The Primavera Tech is the top offering in the brand’s new electric scooter range. It features a larger 4.2kW battery pack and slightly more powerful motor that puts out 3.6kW of continuous power. With the larger battery pack, the Primavera Tech has a WMTC claimed range of 80km. Other features include a 4.3-inch TFT display with smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation (free for first three years, requiring renewal thereafter), keyless ignition, find my scooter and two ride modes: Eco and Power. The Primavera Tech weighs 130kg.
Apart from the aforementioned, all three scooters follow the Vespa styling, feature all-LED lighting, and use a 12/11 wheel setup with 110-section front and 120-section rear tyres. Braking duties are handled by a 200mm front disc and 140mm drum at the rear of all three scooters, while the Primavera Tech offers single-channel ABS.
Although the brand currently offers internal combustion (ICE) models like the Vespa and Vespa S in India, it has yet to make any official announcements regarding its new electric lineup. If Vespa decides to launch these EVs in the Indian market, they would directly rival the Bajaj Chetak range, given their similar design language and architecture. Additionally they would also have to compete against models from other legacy automakers like Hero, TVS, Honda, Suzuki and established startups like Ather and River.
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