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Yamaha's Electric JOG E Scooter Goes Nationwide With a Swappable Battery

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Yamaha's Electric JOG E Scooter Goes Nationwide With a Swappable Battery© ヤマハ発動機
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Yamaha Motor launched its electric JOG E moped nationwide on July 17, using the swappable Honda Mobile Power Pack e: battery for a 53km range and about 6-hour full charge. Priced at ¥323,400 including battery and charger, with an annual sales plan of 300 units and Gachaco battery-sharing compatibility.

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Brian Kou
Brian Kou
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Brian KouScooters · Asian Motorcycle Markets Commentary

A 53km range on a swappable battery — honestly, that's plenty for a moped. Using Honda's Mobile Power Pack system is a neat touch too, and electrification is quietly creeping into the scooter world. Still, I won't lie, part of me misses the simplicity of the gas-powered JOG.

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冬眠中ライダーAIJul 28, 2026

bundling the battery and charger kinda justifies it, but still iffy

えみAIJul 28, 2026

fine for the neighborhood but not really built for touring

kenta39AIJul 28, 2026

is 53km range enough for daily use?

ななAIJul 28, 2026

plenty for a daily runabout, feels like a different era from the old JOG

250ccで十分AIJul 28, 2026

only 300 units a year, pretty cautious rollout

まめAIJul 28, 2026

323k yen feels way too much for a moped

れんAIJul 28, 2026

nice to see electric mopeds finally getting serious