While everyone was anticipating Yamaha to release the E01 electric scooter, following multiple teasers and speculation in the industry, the company instead introduced the EMF. Available in Taiwan, the Yamaha EMF is the result of Team Blue's collaboration with Gogoro, Taiwan's largest and most aggressive electric two-wheeler manufacturer. Gogoro is fast gaining traction in other markets as well.
Gogoro's swappable batteries are used in the Yamaha EMF. Apart from the battery technology, it's also compatible with Gogoro's ubiquitous battery swapping station network. This means that if the battery's charge runs out, you can simply go to a Gogoro swap station and get a fully charged replacement. Despite its small size, the EMF is a zippy machine. Its swappable batteries power a 7.6 kW mid-mounted motor that can accelerate it from 0 to 50 kilometers per hour, or around 31 miles per hour, in under 3.5 seconds. This equates to roughly 10 horsepower, which is comparable to 125cc gasoline-powered runabouts.
