The current version of the bike uses a 2.5 kW mid-mounted motor and comes with four different 60V battery options with capacities of 2.3 kWh, 1.9 kWh, 1.6 kWh, and 1.3 kWh. They claim a max range of 118 km (73 miles), but at the crawling speed of 30 km/h (18.6 mph).

At the 68 kg (149 lb) bike’s top speed of 60 km/h (37 mph), don’t expect to see that kind of range.

While these aren’t fast machines, and thus are designed purely for urban riding, they’re fairly nicely equipped. You’ll find a conventional wishbone motorcycle frame, true oil-damped front and rear suspension, and moto-level hydraulic disc brakes. The Mino isn’t just a souped-up electric bicycle, even if it is the size of one.

The Tromox Mino’s performance can be user-modified with a smartphone app, and the company is also working on developing a new in-house controller to allow even more customization options.

They’ve spent the last year building up their international distribution network while already making sales in China. Locally, they sell the Mino in both brick-and-mortar stores and on online platforms JD and Tmall (something like Amazon in China).

They’ve also secured distributors in several countries across the EU and Asia. EU-based sales are expected to begin in Spring 2021.

Tromox plans to continue expanding its international reach to additional countries.

Preparation for EPA and DOT certification is underway, with Tromox hoping to have those completed in time to enter the US in 2021.

And if the Mino seems too mini for you, Tromox’s next model might be up your alley. The company is currently developing a larger electric motorcycle designed to reach 100 km/h (62 mph).

The bike is in the clay shaping phase and Melody tells us that they should be ready to reveal that model early next year.

Electrek’s Take

This ain’t my first rodeo on a mini electric motorcycle.

In fact, I love those little things.

They’re effectively electric scooters in terms of performance, but they just give you such a smile when you ride them that you’ll quickly forget how silly they look.

Just think: instead of a big car, for a few thousand bucks you could have an urban electric motorcycle to zip around traffic, skip parking fees, and giggle the entire way to work. When you come home, it takes up almost no space. Apartment dwellers could literally roll it right into the elevator and park in their living room (though the battery is also removable).

If you’re wondering how big the Tromox Mino really is when not parked next to a pencil-thin, 2-meter tall European model, here’s a photo below of yours truly sitting on one. I’m 5’7″ or 170 cm and the bike feels great. I’m not sure if someone who is a head taller than me would feel as good on it, but it fits me like a glove. Frankly, I don’t know why they went with that professional model for their media images when I was right there, people!

Now to be fair, when compared to an electric scooter there are some tradeoffs. The main difference is that you lose the utility of the step-through design. On my electric scooter, I can carry bags or boxes between my ankles behind the front shield (as you can see here), but that’s a no-go on a motorcycle.

But while it loses a bit of utility, the recreationally-minded rider is likely to call that a fair price in exchange for hopping on a cute little fun-mobile like this. And at these prices, you could pick up an electric scooter as well, plus a few e-bikes, all for the price of that car you don’t need anymore – and you could park them all in its spot!

I haven’t had a chance to actually put any miles on one of these things, mind you. So for now I can only tell you how it feels when sitting on a parked bike. But I’m working on getting a bike to borrow, so hopefully, I’ll be back soon with an actual ride report. Maybe it rides great, or maybe it’s a dud. Only the road can tell me that.

Until then, what do you think of the Tromox Mino? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comment section below!

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Micah Toll

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Micah Toll is a personal electric vehicle enthusiast, battery nerd and author of the Amazon #1 bestselling books Electric Motorcycles 2019, DIY Lithium Batteries, DIY Solar Power and the Ultimate DIY Ebike Guide.

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Dec 08,2020 Source: www.electrek.co

Founder & CEO Mr. Chen Guanping (on the left)

The entry of TROMOX has astonished the industry of two-wheel electric vehicles. In November 2019, TROMOX completely subverted everyone’s inherent understanding of the L1e class electric motorcycles with this lightweight, intelligent and personalized “MINO” at the world’s top motorcycle exhibition EICMA in Milan. Since then TROMOX is becoming the most powerful force among the new forces of electric motorbike manufacturing.

TROMOX sticks to its original intention: to create a new travel species

The original intention was to subvert the parts assembly thinking of traditional motorcycle manufacturers, and TROMOX developed and produced new travel species with brand-new vehicle manufacturing thinking and innovative concepts. Among them, the new species of electric motorcycles “MINO”, made its debut at the Milan exhibition, making the world’s two-wheeled vehicle industry fully feel the charm of China’s manufacturing, creating and leading a new trend of electric motorcycle products, and injecting vitality into the entire industry.

TROMOX is aiming at creating a lighter and more personalized smart electric motorcycle. TROMOX is to be “the Unicorn of the electric motorcycle industry” and dares to shout such slogans, precisely because TROMOX is a high-end company. A provider of differentiated products and the pursuit of cooler riding ways, TROMOX has an internationally leading professional team from all levels of design, technology, supply chain, etc. With respect to originality, Chen also believes that only products with originality can survive.

Motorcycle enterprise cross-border, innovative industry, the helm focus on a personalized electric motorcycle

After the introduction of the new national standard for electric vehicles, TROMOX saw the future prospects of the electric vehicle market. Mr. Chen Guanping, the founder and CEO of TROMOX Technology, is particularly optimistic about the future of electric two-wheeled vehicles. He has been rooted in the traditional gasoline motorcycle industry for many years. He has rich experience. He has his own insights in supply chain, product development, brand operation, etc. With the multiple guarantees of strong capital strength, manufacturing advantages and product ideas, TROMOX not only has unique advantages in business ideas and models, but also has a representative voice in the creation of electric two-wheeler products.

Traditional electric mopeds have a high degree of overlap, but for consumers, changes in travel demand have occurred subtly. Some consumers are eager for newer, more personalized and higher-end products. Therefore, Chen Guanping boldly predicted the future of the electric vehicle market is bound to be a qualitative market as well as a personalized market. The emergence of TROMOX MINO motorcycle just fills the gap in this market.

Out of the ordinary, TROMOX creates a new riding ecosystem

The emergence of TROMOX has brought many new things to the industry. Relying on its unique design concept and the big data intelligent technology of the Internet of Things, TROMOX MINO gives the electric motorcycles in the new national standard era a more intelligent design and allows an intelligent control system. It is simpler, and the appearance is more compact and flexible, which fully meets the needs of consumption upgrades and young people.

For example, the TROMOX intelligent central control system of the MINO consists of TROMOX APP and VCU intelligent central controller. It is composed of more than 10 sensors throughout the vehicle and the TROMOX cloud, which can break through the limitations of time and place. The Samsung/Panasonic lithium batteries on MINO can be easily taken out from the motorcycle for charging or quick exchange.

Chen comments that the current industry is facing two major era trends: consumption upgrades and the rise of young people. These two major trends have deeply affected the direction of product development such as fashion and electronic equipment. The electric vehicle industry has been slow to adapt to the trends of the times, but as the mainstream of the times changes, the electric vehicle consumer market will inevitably be deeply affected, and TROMOX can be said to be one step ahead in the industry.

Under the trend of the age of brand rejuvenation, consumption scenarios, and product socialization, the demand for personalized products has gradually expanded, and homogenized competing products have fallen into a vicious circle of large quantities and low profits. The advantages of personalized products have become increasingly prominent. The positioning of TROMOX has taken the lead to help electric scooter dealers escape the quagmire of price competition.

Lastly, the founder says, as an emerging manufacturer and brand in the electric two-wheeler industry, TROMOX always welcomes comments and suggestions on its motorcycles and peripheral gadgets. TROMOX also looks forward to working with veteran motorcycle dealers and industry newbies. All suggestions and inquiries can be sent to info@tromox.com.

Dec 04,2019 Source: Global Electric Vehicle Network