Suzuki Burgman Electric: What To Expect From The Brand’s First E-scooter?

The scooter was spotted testing and looks almost ready to hit the road

Like most two-wheeler brands, Suzuki too has been working on its share of electric vehicles in India. The Burgman Electric has been spotted testing, again and it looks like the launch could be around the corner. So, what can one expect from the Japanese brand’s first e-scooter?

Same Design And Looks

It’s no secret that the Suzuki Burgman Electric will use the maxi-styled cladding, borrowed from its petrol-powered sibling. The long footboard, as well as the seat, seem to have enough room for the rider and the pillion to move around.

Different Underpinnings

While the ICE Burgman gets a monoshock on the left, the spy shots show that the electric variant’s rear spring is mounted on the opposite side. This can probably be a result of the battery and motor position for the scooter. 

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Approximate Range And Features

The Suzuki Burgman Electric will probably use a 4 to 4.5 kW motor with an approximate range of 90km. It will be a high-speed scooter with a top speed of around 70-80kmph. Talking about features it will be equipped with an LED headlight and a digital instrument cluster along with smartphone connectivity.

Expected Price, Launch Timeline And Rivals

Suzuki can probably price its first e-scooter at around Rs 1.20 lakh-1.30 lakh, and the tentative launch timeline could be late 2021 The Burgman Electric’s foes will be the homebred Ather 450X, Bajaj Chetak and the TVS iQube Electric that are already on sale in certain parts of India.