As time relentlessly marches forward, so too does the era our cultural nostalgia cycle draws from, and with the push for all vehicles to join the electric revolutions, the retro-futurism of the 70s and 80s is now firmly in vogue. Hyundai is behind what is perhaps the best example of this design trend so far with its white-hot N Vision 74 — but Honda has just tossed its hat in the ring with the unveiling of its electric Motocompo Mini-Scooter.
Originally produced for a short two-year window between 1981 and 1983, the Motocompo was created as a foldable scooter that Honda drivers could fit in their cars. After poor sales figures, however, the Japanese automaker ceased production. Now, the electric Honda Motocompo Mini-Scooter returns as a last-mile commuter, errand runner, and general getabout.
Its specs suggest a very manageable package that weighs just 19 kilos with a riding height of 96.5 cm that can collapse down to 73.6 cm when folded up. It’s got a range of around 20 km (off a 3.5-hour 110v charge), so you won’t be commuting too far on it; though with a top speed of 24 km/h, there’s enough clip to get from A to B without issues.
While there’s no word on whether the electric Honda Motocompo Mini-Scooter will land here in Australia, for those in the US of A, it’ll be available from Honda and Acura dealerships from November later this year. With an RRP of US$995 (AU$1,545), granted, it isn’t the cheapest version of its kind on the market. Although we anticipate it’ll be a popular option for sure.
