British automotive companies White Motorcycle Concepts and Mahle Powertrain are teaming up to develop a fully electric three-wheeled motorcycle designed specifically for police and emergency first responders. The new electric three-wheeler will be based on the Yamaha Tricity 300, but will feature a fully electric powertrain and fast-charging capability.
The electric three-wheeler will have an all-electric range of 160 kilometres and can be driven on a standard car license, eliminating the need for any specialist training. This is not White Motorcycle’s first foray into three-wheel motorcycles or developing for police, as they have already developed the WMC300FR hybrid three-wheeled motorcycle in conjunction with Northamptonshire Police and it is currently being trialled by emergency services across the country.
The WMC300FR and the new electric version both make use of White Motorcycle’s patented V-Duct, a venturi duct that passes through the centre of the motorcycle, significantly reducing drag and improving performance efficiency. White debuted its V-Duct on a traditional two-wheeled motorcycle, the company’s WMC250EV, back in mid-2021.
The new three-wheeler is also being designed to help police become more visible in the community, which is a key component in community policing. Additionally, the motorcycle can be easily adapted to other services such as paramedic first responders and last-mile deliveries.
Development of the new electric three-wheeler is being partly funded by a grant from the Niche Vehicle Network, supported by the UK’s Department for Transport and Innovate UK. Mahle Powertrain’s head of research and advanced engineering, Jonathan Hall, noted that existing electric motorcycles have been designed with the retail market in mind and can be expensive and slow to charge, making them an unlikely cost-effective solution for emergency services.
The partnership between White Motorcycle Concepts and Mahle Powertrain is an exciting development in the world of electric vehicles, as it will provide police and emergency services with an efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable solution for their transportation needs.
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