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Expannia: Retro E-Bike from the USA

Start-up from Florida wants to bring an electric bike to the streets. The e-motorcycle with a titanium frame is expected to be delivered to the first customers by the end of 2023.

Electric Motorcycle from Expannia from Florida - up to 160 km/h fast. | Photo: Expannia
Electric Motorcycle from Expannia from Florida - up to 160 km/h fast. | Photo: Expannia
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Thomas Kanzler

Founded in Miami by a Spanish engineer, the start-up presented not only the e-motorcycle but also an entire family of vehicles that are set to hit the market by 2026.

Fake Tank and Exhaust

The covered battery is designed to be load-bearing and is bolted to the titanium subframe. The fairing is said to be made of carbon. The e-motor is located behind the power storage unit and transfers its power via a chain to the rear wheel, which is guided by a single-sided swingarm, without a gearbox. In the front, a classic telescopic fork is installed, and braking is done using a double disc at the front and a single disc at the rear.

The Stromer bike is said to have a continuous output of 28 kW (38 hp), with a peak output of 97 kW (132 hp). The battery, at 8.5 kWh, is relatively small – about the same size as BMW’s CE04 city scooter. However, according to the WMTC cycle, ranges of up to 200 kilometers should be possible. Expannia did not provide any information on the torque of the machine, but the top speed is said to be 160 km/h.

This is significantly more than what was announced a year ago. At that time, the developers were talking about a sort of city motorcycle with a top speed of 120 km/h, a maximum range of 150 kilometers, and a 6 kWh battery pack with a 20 kW motor.

From 60,000 euros, 1-year delivery time

For 60,000 euros, the Stromer bike can be ordered, and the Expannia motorcycle is expected to be delivered from Q3 2023. Initially, a limited edition of 50 units will be launched. Pre-orders are available immediately, with a deposit of 3,000 dollars.

The founder and CEO of Expannia, Jose Luis Cobos Arteaga, previously worked as an engineer for Ford, Land Rover, and Jaguar. Production is expected to start soon in the USA, and market launch in Europe is planned shortly thereafter.

First E-Bike, then an E-Vehicle Fleet

Arteaga sees definite opportunities for his start-up to gain a foothold in the e-vehicle sector as well. The company plans to offer several types of e-vehicles. A micro car, a delivery van, a compact car, and an SUV – a full range of vehicles. The engineer aims to bring all models into production by 2026.

What does that mean?

Very ambitious goals. It will be interesting to see what the Florida start-up puts on the road next. For now, Mr. Arteaga should first make his e-motorcycle appealing to bikers.

Translated automatically from German.
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