LiveWire and Kymco develop electric maxi-scooter - electrive.com

Harley subsidiary LiveWire and the Taiwanese scooter manufacturer Kymco are expanding their strategic partnership. Together, they are developing an electrically powered maxi-scooter for the European market.

While LiveWire clearly states that the new electric scooter was developed primarily for the European market, it is said “to be distributed globally.” The first duo’s first electric maxi-scooters should hit the road in 2026. The company said in its press release that the new electric scooter will offer new customers looking for “urban adventure and beyond” a commute-friendly vehicle.

The electric maxi-scooter will be based on the LiveWire S2 drivetrain. Karim Donnez, CEO of LiveWire, explains: “The belief and recognition that we could create a class-leading maxi-scooter using our S2 Arrow powertrain has been a constant, Kymoco sharing their expertise has changed belief into reality, and we are excited to commence on this journey with such a globally recognized leader in the category.”

Kymco already invested $100 million in LiveWire in 2022. The Taiwanese company already has some experience in the field of electric mobility and presented its first electric scooters with a swappable battery in 2018. For its RevoNex electric road motorbike, Kymco uses LiveWire’s S2 platform as part of the cooperation.

“LiveWire is an iconic leader in electric solutions for urban mobility. We are excited to partner with them as LiveWire embarks on the development of a S2-based electric maxi-scooter,” said Allen Ko, Chairman of Kymoco.

The new premium electric maxi scooter developed by LiveWire and Kymco will not only bring the power and range of the LiveWire S2 drivetrain to the scooter segment. It also introduced a new “a new design language and form factor for LiveWire’s first maxi-scooter offering.”

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