[Moto] Aprilia eSR1: the Italian electric scooter already appears in Europe

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It seems that sooner or later we will see how an electric version of Aprilia scooters becomes a reality. At least that's what the registration of the Aprilia eSR1 name with the European Union Intellectual Property Office suggests. What would make it the first 100% electric model of the Italian brand.

However, what will not be is the first electric motorcycle of the Piaggio industrial group, owner of Aprilia. Something that gives us a clue as to what the eSR1's specs will likely be when it hits the road.

Piaggio motor and battery
Piaggio already presented the Vespa Elettrica in 2018 and, unless it has invested in the development of a new mechanics, it is usual for this group to share its technology among its different brands. If so, the Aprilia eSR1 would have the same capabilities as the Vespa: a brushless DC motor capable of delivering 2 kW (2.7 HP) continuously and 4 kW (5.4 HP) at full power.

Although this electric scooter originally had a maximum speed limited to 45 km / h (valid for AM driving license from the age of 15), its speed was increased to 70 km / h. A version for which the A1 or B permit with three years old is required in Spain.

The lithium battery of the Vespa Elettrica, which could take the Aprilia eSR1, offers a range of 100 km and can be recharged in four hours. According to Piaggio, it should last about 1,000 charge cycles, which the company equates to about 50,000 to 70,000 km in the real world or about 10 years for most owners.

 

Sharing technology is not bad, but not learning is
An improvement detail of the Vespa, which would be nice if the Aprilia did not inherit, is that the battery is not removable. This is why it can only be charged with a coiled cable integrated into the seat compartment. Which means that it cannot be comfortably charged at home or protected from inclement weather. For example, from very low temperatures, which do not do any good to batteries of this type.

We will have to wait to find out if the Aprilia eSR1 electric scooter will have the same technology as the Vespa. We will report back on it as soon as the brand makes a statement about it.