Honda Cub E sold in the Chinese market – Photo: Wuyang Honda
In Honda’s industrial design series, Cub E is one of the notable names. The design has many similarities with the traditional Cub, but the car is equipped with an electric motor and is sold in the Chinese market.
Similar to the U-Be model that was displayed and registered as an industrial design in Vietnam, the Cub E in the Chinese market is a product of the Wuyang – Honda joint venture. This electric car model has a compact size, one-seat design. The length, width and height of the car are 1,839 x 339 x 1,066mm respectively. Vehicle weight at 53.6kg, suitable for the condition of young users or women.
Registration of industrial design of Honda Cub E in Vietnam – Screenshot
Cub E has classic round headlights and turn signals, but uses LED bulbs and has daytime running lights. The head design is similar to the Cub C125 using an internal combustion engine. Notably, the typical front cover of the Cub series for many years is still maintained on this electric car.
In addition, the car has other modern equipment such as a monochrome electronic screen, connecting to smartphones via Bluetooth and applications, unlocking with NFC technology. The chassis is made of high strength steel. The alloy wheels, large in size, help the car operate stably even when going through speed bumps.
Front safety equipment is a single disc brake, while the rear wheel uses a drum brake. Cub E uses a single rear shock absorber.
The battery pack is located below the footrest floor, helping the car travel about 65km per charge. This electric car uses a 400W motor with a maximum speed of 25km/h. In addition, the vehicle has pedals, driven by a chain, used when the power is out.