The Vespa Elettrica comes equipped with a 4 kW brushless DC electric motor that delivers a maximum torque of 200 Nm. It offers a maximum riding range of 100 km on a single charge.
Do you guys remember that Piaggio India showcased a Vespa electric scooter earlier this year during Auto Expo 2020? At the time, the company had refused to comment about the probability of the scooter's arrival in India. However, during a recent interaction with the media, Diego Graffi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Piaggio India, has confirmed that a Vespa electric scooter will indeed arrive in India. However, it won't be the Vespa Elettrica, i.e. the model we got to see during Auto Expo 2020; instead, the Italian two-wheeler manufacturer will bring in a model based on the Elettrica albeit designed and engineered especially for India.
In fact, Graffi also explained that the company is currently trying to decide on the appropriate powertrain for the upcoming Vespa electric scooter in India. He said, "We use our own design, own technology for our electric two-wheelers, and the same will be applied to the new Vespa electric scooter. We're looking at the right powertrain for the Indian market, because we don't believe in sourcing the powertrain and technology from outside vendors."
Currently retailed in Europe, Vespa Elettrica gets a round headlamp, a curvy front apron, contrast colour airvents at the front, and apron mounted indicators. The side panels get a clean design while the rear sports LED tail light. Other notable provisions include alloy wheels, a 4.3-inch fully digital instrument panel, smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth, dedicated reverse mode, etc.
The Vespa Elettrica comes equipped with a 4 kW brushless DC electric motor that delivers a maximum torque of 200 Nm. It offers a maximum riding range of 100 km on a single charge and can be fully charged in four hours.
Now, the million dollar question: When is the new Vespa electric scooter's India launch scheduled? The simple answer is -- not anytime soon. But if we had to guess, we'd say we won't see it here anytime before 2022.
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