What's the first thing Suzuki would electrify? A global bestseller, of course.
From Suzuki's perspective in the OEM market over the past few years, attempting to enter the genre wouldn't have been a sound initial strategy.
No, if you're a legacy OEM and you want to make a strong impression and justify continuing and expanding your electric two-wheeler development, you go for what's historically been one of your best-selling products. I'm not aware if you're aware of this, but Suzuki has been selling its compact Address scooters, both in Asian markets and elsewhere, since 1987.
So, everyone, let me introduce you to Suzuki's very first electric two-wheeler, the e-Address scooter. And don't be concerned if you're a fan of the gasoline-powered Address scooter; at the same time Suzuki unveiled this new electric version, it also showcased a brand-new update of the popular Address scooter for 2025. Currently, it doesn't appear that the extremely popular little scooter will be retiring anytime soon.
Some might naturally ask why Suzuki took so long to reach this point. Typically, established automakers face a lengthy process before altering their course, but Suzuki is just starting to explore EV scooters in 2025, whereas rivals and partners Honda and Yamaha entered the market a few years earlier.
One thing that can be said about Suzuki as a company, based on observation, is that it tends to favor a cautious approach.
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What else do we know about the Suzuki e-Access battery pack? According to Suzuki, extra precautions were taken to enclose the battery pack in a separate compartment within the scooter, which is designed to provide additional protection against damage. This is a concern for potential buyers in the first market where it's being launched, which is India. Although fires in electric motorbikes and e-bikes aren't a widespread issue, as India has been quicker to adopt these forms of transportation than some other markets, you will still see more reports about EV fires simply because there are more of them in use.
The e-Access can be recharged either at home or using a portable quick charger. According to Suzuki India, on standard household power, it takes approximately six hours and 42 minutes to charge from zero to 100%. Using a fast charger can significantly reduce the charge time to two hours and 12 minutes.
What kind of power and range does a fully charged e-Access produce? About 87 kilometers, says Suzuki. That's about 54 miles, give or take the usual factors that can help or hinder EV range more generally, such as steep up- or downhill riding, headwinds, carrying a pillion or lots of additional weight, and so on.
The in-house produced all-electric powertrain produces a claimed 4.1 kilowatts, approximately equivalent to 5.4 horsepower, and a maximum torque of 15 newton meters, roughly 11 pound-feet. The vehicle comes equipped with standard regenerative braking, LED lighting, a smart key, a USB outlet, and a 17-liter storage space located under the seat.
That's correct; while Suzuki stores its battery under the seat, just like most other electric scooter manufacturers, it still allows for storage space. Since many people use scooters for their practicality, it's unfortunate to see this feature lost on many electric scooter versions. I'm glad to see Suzuki retaining what appears to be a crucial feature. Of course, you can attach a top box to the back (and Suzuki is offering this as an official accessory for this model), but it seems a step backward to eliminate the storage space that has been a defining characteristic of scooters for so long, don't you think?
What is the weight of the e-Access? The curb mass is officially given as 122 kilograms, which is equivalent to approximately 268.9 pounds. In comparison, the new combustion-powered Access scooter, which was also introduced in India, weighs 106 kg, or about 233.69 pounds. The e-Access is indeed slightly heavier, but the difference is not substantial.
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That's correct; you can match your e-Access with your big, powerful Hayabusa if you prefer. As for me, I'd like to do the same.