The sporty all-electric EXE uses Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries instead of conventional Li-ion batteries
With petrol prices rising by the day, electric scooters will soon become the go-to vehicles for city use, owing to which, the e-mobility market sees a tonne of new products on a regular basis. However, only a handful of these actually stand out and set a new benchmark in the industry.
And this is exactly what Spanish scooter-maker Nerva is attempting to do, with its new electric maxi-scooter called the Exe. Let’s dive into the deets, shall we?
Nerva Exe Design
Unlike numerous EVs which try to be all ‘futuristic’, Nerva has gone taken a more conventional yet sporty approach with the Exe. And as a result, the electric scooter looks nothing short of smashing.
Starting from the front, the Exe packs a broad yet radical fascia, replete with edgy LED headlights, apron-mounted LED indicators, and a tall, tinted windscreen.
The sharp design language also extends to the sides and the tail of the scooter
The sharp design also extends to the sides and the tail end. The latter, in particular, looks quite likeable, courtesy of its unique tail lamp design.
With all this, Nerva has paid attention to comfort and practicality too. So the Exe gets a wide, stepped seat, spacious footboards, and an underseat storage good enough for two helmets (a half face and a full face).
Nerva Exe Features
It comes with features like a semi-digital instrument cluster, CBS, all-LED illumination, and ride modes
Electric scooters usually run high on features and the Nerva Exe is no different. Its list of features includes:
- A semi-digital instrument cluster with a 5-inch LED console
- All-LED illumination
- Combined braking system
- Multifunction key lock with a button to open the seat
- Smartphone connectivity
- Ride modes
Nerva Exe Battery, Motor & Underpinnings
The main USP here, though, is the scooter’s Lithium Iron Phosphate battery which is safer and longer-lasting than the Li-ion ones
This is where the Nerva Exe truly sets a benchmark in the industry. You see, instead of the conventional Lithium-ion batteries, the Nerva Exe uses two Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries (built by BYD) with a total capacity of 5.76kWh (2.88kWh each), which can be fully charged in 4.5 hours with the supplied charger.
Nerva claims the Exe can return a real-world range of 100km
These batteries, though heavier, last longer and don’t catch fire as easily compared to Li-ion batteries. Nerva claims these batteries can last for over 6,000 charging cycles, which means you’d have to cover over 5,40,000kms before you wear them out considering the Exe boasts a real-world range of around 100km. Meanwhile, when ridden in Eco mode, the maximum range can go up to 150km.
The battery comes mated to a 9kW motor
Moving on, the battery comes mated to a 9kW (continuous) motor, which can propel the Exe to a claimed top speed of 125kmph. Whereas, the 0 to 50kmph sprint is said to take just 4.5 seconds.
It tips the scale at a massive 202kg and has a seat height of 800mm. For pricing and other details, swipe up!
Next, we come to the underpinnings. The Nerva Exe is sprung on telescopic forks and gas-charged shock absorbers, and it rides 15/14-inch (F/R) tyres, clamped by dual disc brakes at the front and a single disc at the rear.
The whole package is quite hefty and tips the scale at 202kg. This, coupled with its 800mm seat height, doesn’t make the Nerva Exe very suitable for shorter riders.
Nerva Exe Price
The scooter boasts a radical design replete with a sharp LED headlight, brawny side panels, and LED indicators
The company has set an asking price of 3,380 Euros (Rs 2.88 lakh) in the European market. And to make the scooter more accessible, Nerva is offering a neat battery rental programme that allows consumers to buy the scooter without batteries, thus bringing down the buying price.
The chances of the Nerva Exe coming to India are quite low. However, once e-scooters become more popular here, we can surely expect a similar electric maxi-scooter in India, probably by companies that already have a strong foothold here.
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