2021
emco Nova R 3000 - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 100931 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | emco |
| Model | Nova R 3000 |
| Year | 2021 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Underbone |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork |
| Fronttyre | 3.50-10 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Rearsuspension | Monoshock |
| Reartyre | 3.50-10 |
| Seat | 2 person seat |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Air |
|---|---|
| Emissiondetails | No direct emissions |
| Enginedetails | Electric |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Power | 4.0 HP (2.9 kW)) |
| Topspeed | 45.0 km/h (28.0 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Carryingcapacity | Top case |
|---|---|
| Coloroptions | Black, red, grey, mint |
| Comments | German brand. Lithium-ion batteries. Range up to 130 km. Charging 2 hours. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 79.0 kg (174.2 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Overallheight | 1080 mm (42.5 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1885 mm (74.2 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 775 mm (30.5 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0509 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About emco
Country of Origin:
Germany
Founder:
emco Group (emco electroroller GmbH)
Best Known For:
Durable German-market electric scooters with swappable batteries
Company History
emco electroroller GmbH brought a distinctly German sensibility to e-scooters: engineer for reliability, design for serviceability, and support with parts that actually arrive. The company focused on city-class machines with removable battery modules sized for apartment living and office charging, matching real European commutes rather than marketing-led fantasies. Dealers appreciated straightforward diagnostics, robust connectors, and panels that come off without epic disassembly—practical touches that slash workshop time. For riders, emco scooters delivered the calm of twist-and-go torque, decent weather protection, and ownership costs that compare favorably with public transit passes when amortized over a few years. Fleet customers—pizza chains, municipal services—valued the ability to keep scooters in rotation by swapping charged packs and logging usage via simple telematics. Historically, emco helped codify expectations for serious e-scooters in the DACH market: metal where it matters, honest range estimates, and a warranty approach that feels like a partnership. As larger brands entered, emco held ground by leaning into support—dealer training, documentation, and conservative updates that improved reliability. The brand’s contribution is the normalization of electric two-wheel appliances that are neither toys nor science projects; they are everyday tools that start on cold mornings, shrug off rain, and carry dinner home quietly. In Europe’s dense, regulation-heavy cities, that’s exactly what many riders want.
