Honda plans to introduce electric scooter in 2018

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. president and CEO Takahiro Hachigo held a press meeting to discuss the future direction of Honda, including various products and technologies and the company’s new 2030 Vision.  

During the Honda Meeting 2017, Hachigo said, “We are striving to promote the electrification of commuter models, and we are planning to introduce some new models including an electric scooter in 2018.”

Notes from the meeting detailed that Honda is currently working on the research and development of a highly-convenient system for electric commuters, which feature a detachable mobile battery.

To view a summary of Hachigo’s speech at the press meeting, click here.