Electric scooter: Eccity spoke in detail about its projects and ambitions for 2020
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Eccity Motocycles President Christophe Cornillon returns with eBike Generation to his 2020 targets and confirms the first electric scooter with removable batteries.
The goal is 250 scooters in 2020
« In 2019, we made one hundred scooters in the European market, 80% of them in France. »Drawing by Christophe Corniglion. “In 2020, we want to reach 250,” he continues.
Today, local authorities account for 60% of the manufacturer's sales and remain the main engine of growth for Eccity Motocycles, which has multiplied solutions for all types of use. ” We know how to customize cars. We even have a Citydog (dog vacuum cleaner) offer made in partnership with a leading French company on the European market. “. In France, the Eccity proposal has already conquered the megacities of Nice, Paris, Aix-en-Provence and various cities located in the suburbs of Paris. "Typically, communities start by buying one or two and gradually increase once they're satisfied."
For individuals and businesses, the developer relies primarily on a rental solution. Created in partnership with Caisse des Dépôts, it allows you to offer the equivalent of 125 brand units at a price of €150 per month. An offer that includes full risk insurance and major repairs. ” It's super attractive and exceptional on the market. " - emphasizes our interlocutor.
According to the head of Eccity, the success of this goal for 2020 is also due to the development of the sales network. ” Ideally, we would like to structure ourselves with different sales representatives for a more regional offering. For sales to individuals and businesses, we would like to open a trading floor in Paris. We are raising funds to fund these deployments. »Explains our interlocutor. In terms of after-sales service, the manufacturer already has several national partnerships, in particular with the Dafy network.
Rise of Model 3
The manufacturer's first three-wheeled electric scooter, the Eccity Model 3, began shipping at the end of 2019. In 2020, it should be around sixty sales.
« We are currently working in small series from 10 to 15 models. We will gradually ramp up this industrialization throughout the year. “. Equipped with two electric motors, the Eccity 3 is now available in two versions: a two-seater for general use and a more professional-oriented single-seater with a large rear platform that can carry up to 100 kg. .
It also offers a leasing solution at fairly attractive prices. Calculate 800 euros for the installment, then 200 euros per month.
First scooter with removable batteries
In an effort to follow this trend, Eccity also intends to launch the first scooter with removable batteries this year.
« The scooter is ready. Homologation is in progress and will be sold mid-year. ”explains our interlocutor. ” We chose a French manufacturer who has developed a very interesting system as we can fit up to 4 batteries in a car. Ultimately, the approach will be quite modular, with a range of about 25 kilometers per battery. He continues. This new model, available in versions 50 and 125, will remain on the same chassis as the rest of the models.
As for the price, the brand intends to remain on the premium positioning. ” We will be more expensive than the Chinese counterpart, but with a French design and better quality. We will announce prices soon »Explains Christophe Cornillon.
Thoughts on hydrogen
On a more forward-looking basis, Eccity also initiated its first thoughts on hydrogen. “The first step is to develop a prototype in order to understand and study this technology,” explains our interlocutor.
« For us, the first advantage would be autonomy compared to a solution with electric batteries. Today we are looking for a client, company or community that wants to create the first fleet of vehicles and support us in the specification of the vehicle. He continues. ” This can happen very quickly because there are different technology bricks. Now we are working on integration and calibration. We can be ready from the end of 2020 to the beginning of 2021 .
