Honda’s Mini Marvel Motocompacto Electric Scooter: Is It Really Lighter Than a Suitcase? Find Out!

The Honda Motocompacto mini electric scooter transcends the boundaries of conventional range and performance expectations, carving out a distinctive niche in the market. Tailored to address the demands of last-mile commuting, this compact marvel is ideally suited for navigating expansive campuses, office complexes, bustling industrial hubs, metropolitan centers, vibrant fairs and exhibitions, and popular tourist destinations. Distinguished by its foldable design, reminiscent of a suitcase in size, this mini scooter effortlessly combines portability with versatility, enabling users to transport and utilize it effortlessly in various settings.

Honda Motocompacto Design and Features

When you fold the Honda Motocompacto, it transforms into what might easily be mistaken for a sleek, futuristic luggage carrier. Its innovative design allows for the handlebar and seat to be neatly tucked away, creating a compact and inconspicuous package when the scooter is not in use. The convenience extends to a dedicated carry handle, making it a breeze to lift this mini scooter.

Ingeniously, the side stand and foot rests remain fully concealed when not needed, maintaining the scooter’s streamlined appearance. For added practicality, it sports a discreet yet efficient LED headlight and tail lamp. Inside the scooter, there’s a clever storage compartment designed specifically for the charger, ensuring you always have it at hand. When it’s time to power up, the charging port, located just below the headlamp at the front, can be connected to any 15-amp socket. Remarkably, it takes only around 3.5 hours to go from a completely depleted battery to a full 100% charge. Speaking of the battery, it’s a 6.8Ah unit that appears to be non-removable, further streamlining the scooter’s design and functionality.

Honda Motocompacto Powertrain

Powering the Honda Motocompacto is a robust 490-watt electric motor, delivering an impressive peak torque of 16 Nm. With this capable motor, the Motocompacto can effortlessly reach a top speed of 24 kmph. When it comes to acceleration, it can go from 0 to 24 kmph in approximately 7 seconds, ensuring quick starts and agile maneuvering.

In terms of range, the Motocompacto offers a commendable 19 km on a single charge. This means that for a round trip, destinations within a radius of 7-8 km can be comfortably reached, making it an ideal choice for efficient and convenient last-mile commuting.

The Honda Motocompacto impressively supports a rated load capacity of 265 lbs, or roughly 120 Kg, ensuring it can comfortably accommodate a range of riders. Its user-friendly design includes a compact digital instrument console that provides essential information such as battery level and speed. Adjacent to this console, a convenient on/off push button switch ensures effortless operation.

Honda Motocompacto Price

In the USA, the Honda Motocompacto is priced at $995, roughly equivalent to Rs 83,000. Looking ahead, Honda has ambitious plans to enhance the Motocompacto mini electric scooter by introducing additional features. Among these developments is the creation of a dedicated mobile app, compatible with both Android and Apple devices, which will further enhance the scooter’s functionality and user experience.