Honda CUV e: Electric Scooter Price Slashed Dramatically
Equivalent to Honda Beat after massive discount.
The **Honda** CUV e: electric scooter’s price has been slashed by Rp 35,187,000, bringing the price down to Rp 19,263,000. Is this electric motor worth the hype?
First Impressions
The **Honda** CUV e: was tested for daily commutes, showing decent performance with a top speed of 83 km/hour and a range of 80.7 km. The electric motor is suitable for trips like **Depok**, West Java, to **Tendean**, South **Jakarta**, a distance under 60 kilometers round trip.
Comfort and Handling
Riding the electric motor is fairly comfortable, and the ground clearance is suitable for the average Indonesian height. The seat is wide, and the low handlebar provides ample foot space.
Three driving modes are available: Econ, STD, and Sport, allowing riders to adjust to different conditions. The power delivery is smooth, which is welcoming for those new to electric motors.
This electric motor delivers 6 kW (8 hp) at 3,500 rpm and 22 Nm of torque at 2,300 rpm, comparable to a 110 cc motorbike. The scooter lacks storage space because two batteries replace the luggage compartment behind the seats. Additional boxes or carrying helmets are required when parking.
Real-World Testing
During testing from **Depok** to **BSD City**, the battery started at 100 percent. After fulfilling content needs, the battery was at 30 percent, with a remaining range of 22 kilometers. On the return trip to **Depok**, the battery hit zero after 58 kilometers, triggering a turtle logo.
Even in sport mode, the scooter managed to reach **Pamulang** after traveling 70.2 kilometers, highlighting that the electric motor can still run for 12 kilometers after displaying a zero percent battery level.
The battery can be swapped or charged via an off-board charger. Charging from empty to full takes six hours, while charging from 25% to 75% requires 2.7 hours (160 minutes).
Unlike some electric vehicles, the motor cannot be charged directly through a Public Electric Vehicle Filling Station (SPKLU), adding a layer of inconvenience with the need to carry an off-board charger. As of 2024, there were only 600 SPKLU stations available across Indonesia, a figure the government aims to increase tenfold by 2025 (Jakarta Globe).
Operational Costs
Two batteries with a capacity of 29.6 AH and 50.26 volts provide approximately 2,975 kWh. At an electricity tariff of Rp 1,444.70 per kWh, achieving **Honda**’s claimed range of 80.7 km costs Rp 4,928 in electricity.
Estimating a daily mileage of 80 kilometers, the monthly electricity expense would total 30 x Rp 4,928, or Rp 128,956.
