Vmoto successfully held its 2024 ProDay event and international press conference
The international Press conference at Proday 2024 saw the presence of Jorge Lorenzo, 5 times MotoGP and Global Testimonial Vmoto and of Dario Marchetti, Vmoto World Ambassador. After the press conference journalists and international dealers from all over the Europe had the opportunity to make a comparative test between three Vmoto L3 vehicle and three petrol bikes. The test aims to show how EV is already competitive with gasoline models in the urban mobility: the test focused on handling, acceleration and riding experience.
The first ever comparative test between electric and endothermic vehicles
The focus of the comparison was based on the difference between ICEV and EV in term of:
Cost of use | Maintenance costs | Vehicle durability | Riding experience and handling | Stop & go and acceleration.
Vmoto vehicles protagonist of the comparative test
CPx Explorer
The CPx range became even more fascinating thanks to his new high-tech features and renewed design. The new model of CPx adds the ABS system, tyre pressure monitoring and Type 2 connector. Safe and hi-tech, the 7 kW motor takes the CPx Explorer to a speed of 105 Km/h. The scooter has everything you need for top riding and details that make your ride easy, safe, enjoyable, USB charging port, reverse gear, and centralized control system.
CPx PRO
The CPx PRO is a high-performance electric scooter, featuring a powerful 7 kW motor that reaches speeds up to 105 km/h and offers a range of 100 km. It comes with dual rechargeable batteries, taking 3.5 hours to charge. The scooter includes numerous functions for maximum comfort, such as a spacious rear charging compartment, USB charging port, reverse button, and centralized control system.
TC MAX
The TC MAX is a true “Café Racer” but fully electric. With exciting Vmoto performance, it is ideal for urban commuting with a unique and exclusive look. It reaches a speed of 95 km/h, featuring a combined braking system for powerful and controlled braking. The bike has full LED lighting for enhanced visibility in all conditions, and an LCD and analog instrument panel that merges retro style with modern technology. The TC MAX is powered by a 3,900W Vmoto motor, delivering up to 5,100W, with a range of 92 km.
Results of comparative test:
Cost of Use:
100 km with CPx PRO: €0.65 / Equivalent ICEV scooter approx: €3.70.
Maintenance costs:
EV scooters: only periodical check €50.
ICEV scooters: €150 every 5.000 km or year of use.
Vehicle durabilty:
Batteries guaranteed for 120.000 km.
Life cycle:
EV lasts 40% more than ICEV.
Vmoto Highlights
The group, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (VMT), offers a wide range of electric scooters and motorcycles with distinctive and unique features, designed for the international market and produced at its state-of-the-art munufacturing facility in Nanjing, China. This production plant is technologically equipped to meet the demand for premium mass-market products, with a production capacity of up to 150,000 electric two-wheel vehicles per year. The growing of Vmoto is underlined by the set up of a new manufacturing facilities in Thailand whose opening is scheduled by the end 2024. A new building is also planned to be built in Nanjing, China.
Vmoto is led by a skilled team comprising Charles Chen (Managing Director), Ivan Teo (Director), and Graziano Milone (President Strategy/Business Development and CMO). The board also benefits from the strategic consultancy of Giovanni Castiglioni (Advisor) for the development and design of new models aimed at the international market and business expansion.
As a world-leading brand in the electric two-wheel sector for urban mobility, Vmoto boasts a global distribution network with 76 international distributors and over 2,000 dealers in more than 90 countries, continuously growing with plans to enter new markets in South East Asia, South America and the United States.
In an international context marked by significant legislative changes regarding CO2 emission targets, government subsidies, and increased investments in charging infrastructure, Vmoto has successfully anticipated and leveraged these opportunities, focusing on 100% electric mobility, which increasingly contributes to the revitalization of urban transportation plans.
The target market includes products designed for urban mobility, thanks to a range of uniquely designed and innovative motorcycles and scooters, as well as specific products for companies engaged in delivery, rental, and ride-sharing, offering safe, reliable, high-performing, and highly functional vehicles.
The European subsidiary, based in Amsterdam, manages logistics, service, spare parts, accessories, and quality control of sales in Europe. In Italy, in addition to the Vmoto subsidiary, there is a European headquarters dedicated to all international marketing, communication, and design development activities for new Vmoto-branded models.
With the launch of the new VMOTO premium brand, a range of premium, high-quality products incorporating a modern and exciting brand re-design, which was released for the first time in2021 EICMA. Similar to the automotive market, Vmoto has become a premium master brand encompassing two major divisions, “end user” (B2C) and “professional” (B2B).
Vmoto continue its journey as a world leading, fully integrated e-mobility solution provider focused on the design, development, manufacture and distribution of high-quality electric motorcycles and electric mopeds to international markets. Happiness is a Journey!