Iconic Concierge Fall 2022

THE LIVEWIRE S2 DEL MAR
Harley-Davidson’s spin-off has announced that it is ready to
start taking reservations for the production version of its new S2
Del Mar electric motorcycle. It is the first bike using LiveWire’s
ARROW platform that’s supposed to be scalable, depending
on the intended use of the bike. L1 and L2 charging options
are standard, as is a 10.5 kWh battery pack. L2 charging is
said to bring the battery from 20 percent to 80 percent in 75
minutes, and the motor is supposed to provide the equivalent
of 80 horsepower. MSRP for the S2 Del Mar is US$16,999 (the
Canadian price tag has not been announced yet). Delivery is
expected in the spring of 2023. www.livewire.com
THE XPENG G9
This mid-size electric SUV, the Chinese
brand’s fourth production model, is using
the new-generation XPower 3.0 powertrain
system with China’s first 800V high-voltage
mass-production SiC platform. As a result,
XPeng claims the G9 will be able to charge
up to 200km of range in five minutes, with a
maximum energy efficiency of over 95%.
There are three variants: RWD Standard
(78.2kWh LFP battery pack. CLTC Range
570km), RWD Long Range (98kWh lithiumion
NMC battery pack. Range 702km), and
4WD Performance (98kWh lithium-ion NMC
battery pack. Range 650km). Developed with
international markets in mind, deliveries to
Europe are expected sometime in 2023.
THE DONGFENG WARRIOR
Chinese company Dongfeng has officially
launched a new off-road brand called Mengshi
(Warrior). The ‘M-Terrain’ (SUV) and ‘M-Terrain S’
(a single-cab pickup truck) concept cars are full
of bold, aggressive straight lines and sharp edges
with small headlights, a huge bumper, and a giant
grille, suggesting they are good for off-road use.
Apparently, two versions are planned. One
with 800kW (1,070 hp), a 140-kWh battery, and a
500km range, and an EREV version, with 600kW
(816 hp), that will have a 65.88-kWh battery for
800km of range (with a range extender).
They are said to go into production in 2023.
THE NIU SQI
NIU has been making a name for itself in China and parts of Europe
thanks to its affordable and accessible electric two-wheelers. The new
SQi looks like a motorcycle, but is in fact an electric moped with pedals
that work similarly to a standard bicycle. Its 400W electric motor can
provide assistance to speeds of up to 25km/h, and with either a 20
or 24Ah battery pack the company says you can travel between 64 to
75km on a single charge. It is also loaded with modern-day tech such as
smartphone connectivity. The price will be around US$1,400.
www.niu.com
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