2011
E-max City 80L-3W - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 200600 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | E-max |
| Model | City 80L-3W |
| Year | 2011 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontsuspension | Hydraulic spring |
| Fronttyre | 3.00-10 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearsuspension | Hydraulic spring |
| Reartyre | 3.00-10 |
| Wheels | 3-Wheel bike |
Engine & Transmission
| Clutch | No clutch or transmission |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Enginedetails | Electric |
| Enginetype | 10´ high torque maintenance free motor |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Topspeed | 45.0 km/h (28.0 mph) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | White |
|---|---|
| Comments | Three wheel bike with roof. 3 hours charging time. Lithium ion battery, 48V/36Ah. Made in Germany and Italy |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 88.0 kg (194.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Overallheight | 1,182 mm (46.5 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,722 mm (67.8 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 651 mm (25.6 inches) |
About E-max
Country of Origin:
Germany (later production links with Asia)
Founder:
E-max Germany GmbH (later associated with Vmoto group operations)
Best Known For:
Early electric scooters for European urban mobility and fleets
Company History
E-max was among Europe’s early electric-scooter specialists, targeting delivery fleets and city commuters long before e-motos were mainstream. The company prioritized durable hub motors, swappable or modular battery packs, and rugged frames that could absorb curbs, cobbles, and all-weather use. Quiet operation, low running costs, and simple maintenance made e-max attractive to institutions experimenting with cleaner last-mile logistics—municipal services, campuses, and food delivery. As the market evolved, e-max production and branding intersected with Asian manufacturing partners, reflecting a globalizing supply chain that lowered costs and broadened distribution. The challenge for early EV two-wheelers was as much cultural as technical: teaching operators to think in range, dwell time, and charger placement. E-max leaned on telematics and fleet analytics to make the math visible, convincing buyers that reliability and TCO could beat small vans or petrol scooters in many use cases. Historically, e-max represents the first serious wave of European two-wheel electrification—pragmatic, fleet-friendly, and data-driven. Its legacy lives in how modern scooter fleets plan charging, spec batteries, and train riders, practices that e-max and its peers helped prototype a decade ago.