Honda this week unveiled a new design of electric scooter that bears a resemblance to the C90, an equally humble-looking bike that went on to sell over 60 million units earning it the title of best-selling powered vehicle to date.
Honda is aiming the EV-neo at local delivery services such as fast-food outlets, a type of business that continues to buy the Honda Innova, the current incarnation of the C90, in large numbers.
Twenty miles at 20mph
The EV-neo is powered by a lithium-ion battery that enables it to travel 20 miles at up to 20mph before it needs recharging. A rapid charge takes 20 minutes, while a household supply would take 4 hours.
Honda plans to lease the scooter to Japanese companies from December, but has not released costs or production targets.
CO2 emissions from petrol scooters
The original Honda Super Cub has estimated CO2 emission of 61g/km, which compares to 64g/km for an electric G-Wiz car if you buy from a regular supplier representing the average mix of electricity production in Britain.
Calculate the C02 emissions of your car, motorcycle or scooter here
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