Yamaha unveils electric scooter design to challenge Honda e‑CUV

Yamaha Motor has filed a patent for a new fully electric scooter that features a sporty, angular design, a mid‑mounted motor with belt drive, and a removable battery pack. The concept images show prominent V‑shaped LED head‑lights, a small windscreen, and 14‑inch wheels with a Y‑shaped rim reminiscent of Yamaha’s NMAX and NVX models.

The leaked patent, filed at the end of 2025 and reported in July 2026, indicates that Yamaha intends to launch the model as a direct competitor to Honda’s e‑CUV scooter in the urban electric‑mobility market. The documentation includes details such as the front‑light projector array, mirror housing, and license‑plate mount, suggesting the design is close to production readiness.