

Horwin also offer the AM licence friendly EK1 for £1,200 less but it only has a 3.8 bhp / 2.8 kW peak power and is limited to 28 mph.

The battery can be removed for charging and doubles as a security measure due to the value of the battery and the non-working nature of the scooter without it.Įquipment levels are excellent with keyless ignition, re-generative braking, cruise control, an alarm and even a 15 mph reverse gear to help parking. The Horwin EK3 is a premium A1 licence friendly electric scooter which can upgraded with a range doubling second battery pack for £1,000 extra, putting in the same ballpark as competing petrol scooters. 2017 saw a re-design with a bunch of evolutionary improvements and owners love them.Ģ022 sees another evolution with a new Euro 5 engine with idle stop / start function, peak torque appears 1,250 rpm lower down the range, all lighting is now LED, the clever Ackermann front suspension system has been optimised, there's a new frame, a 60 mm longer wheelbase, improved rear shocks and a new LCD dash with connectivity however peak power appears 500 rpm higher up the range and it's 4 kg heavier. Two front wheels, both of which tilt when cornering, gives you nearly twice the contact with the road for improved cornering, braking and stability. It may seem like an oddball choice, because it has an extra wheel at the front, but the Yamaha Tricity three wheel layout does have some advantages and beyond that it's a decent scooter that's well worth a look.
