Bugatti’s name is synonymous with speed. The Chiron Super Sport 300+, the fastest production car on the road at 304 mph, was the first Bugatti model.
It was expected to be an electric supercar that produces zero emissions and has enough power to outperform a Tesla Model S, as the French manufacturer revealed its first electric vehicle.
However, the first EV Bugatti is a very special vehicle. It has teamed up to produce an escooter capable of traveling 18 mph and has partnered with an American company.
It’s not the Bugatti electric you expected. This vehicle is zero-emission and sports a Bugatti badge.
It is far more compact than the iconic Chiron hypercar, which was rightfully named after the brand. With a 700-watt motor, it can travel up to 22 mi. It is comparable to the W16 1,500bhp petrol engine.
The 113-year-old motor firm is best known for its seven-figure models the Veyron and £2.5million Chiron as well as its production car speed records over the last two decades.
There has been much speculation about an electrified hypercar coming soon, especially since the company last year partnered with Croatian EV supercar specialist Rimac to form a new company called ‘Bugatti Rimac’, led by entrepreneur Mate Rimac as Chief Executive Officer.
This scooter is the first zero-emission vehicle they will offer to customers.
The electric scooter is powered by an 800-watt motor and a 36-volt lithium battery. This gives it a range of approximately 22 miles.
The car is adaptable, much like a supercar.
Economy speed limits the top speed at 9mph, city speeds it up to 12.5mph, and sport users can go flat-out to 18.5mph. But the latter may drain your battery quickly if they are used for long periods.
A e-scooter’s maximum weight is 110kg. That’s 26kg less than the average UK male.
Bugatti’s most powerful car is the Chiron Super Sport 300+. It has a speed record of 304 mph.
The Chiron may not have been the fastest car in production, but the Veyron was for 9 years.
New York’s Bytech International is developing and producing the first Zero-Emission Bugatti
It has been speculated that an electrified hypercar will follow their lead, particularly since Rimac (a Croatian supercar maker based in France) partnered last year with Bugatti Rimac.
Bugatti’s e-scooter can be disassembled so that it can be charged in the comfort of your own home. According to Bytech, it can take around 4 hours for the battery pack to fully charge with a US household socket.
Bugatti’s first EV is not wrapped with carbon fiber, active spoilers, or speed-bumping front splitters. However, it does feature a light construction – according to e-scooter standards.
The 16-kg frame is made of magnesium alloy and features a large, LED-lit display that shows speed, mode settings, and even controls the rear and front lights.
An additional Bugatti EB emblem is visible on the tarmac, along with the lights running down the side footplate. This improves visibility for night riding.
The escooter has headlights, a brake lamp, LEDs for the footplate, and an EB Bugatti emblem, which is displayed on the tarmac.
It is not yet known what the price of the Bugatti electric scooter will be, and it may only be sold in North America.
According to Bytech, it takes approximately four hours for a complete charge with a US domestic plug.
The handlebars have dual-turn signals that are connected to the indicators on the rear mudguard and the grips.
The vehicle also features run-flat tires wrapped around 9-inch wheels, and anti-lock brakes both front and rear.
Wiebke Stahl is Bugatti’s managing director. He said, “Partnering With Bytech allows us to increase our reach in electric mobility with an experienced partner, and a product that consumers can enjoy around the globe.
The pricing for the Bugatti E-scooter is yet to be announced and will only be made available in North America.
It is highly unlikely that Bugatti Bytech will ever be made available in Britain, as private e-scooters are still illegal in the UK.
Bugatti isn’t the first supercar brand to venture into the e-mobility world: Lamborghini has its AL1 e-scooter, which costs around £530 in the UK, and Ferrari last year launched a branded model costing a massive $2,500.
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