Cheaper than an electric bicycle, this leading Spanish motorcycle from Xiaomi’s rival has a promising future

Breaking into a sector like the electric motorcycle is not an easy task, but Cecotec has a clear strategy. For many, this manufacturer is the Spanish Xiaomi, as it has managed to grow following similar steps to those of the Chinese brand, and it has grown a lot after taking its first steps in Valencia.

Of all the proposals between mopeds and scooters that the firm has recently put up for sale, possibly the most interesting of all is the Cecotec Skull.

A very cheap moped

A moped with a price breaker, which is covered by the regulations for road vehicles L1e categorywith performance equivalent to a traditional 49 cubic centimeter gasoline motorcycle.

The new Skull from Cecotec presents a modern and very compact design, with everything very well adjusted to respond to the needs of its users, which is basically to move around the city with ease.

The electric motor it uses has a power nominal 800 watts, but can give higher peaks, of up to 1,200 watts. This allows it to accelerate and respond to the right grip more quickly than a similar combustion motorcycle, although in any case the maximum speed is limited by regulations to 45 kilometers/hour.

Under the seat, what we find is a removable battery, which can be taken home to charge it from a conventional household outlet.

The autonomy What Cecotec promises with this moped is between 40 and 60 kilometersdepending on the more or less efficient use made of it, although in any case it should be sufficient for the daily journeys of practically anyone.

In addition, it has the advantage that it is an L1e motorcycle, so it can be carried with the AM moped permit or with him car license Bwithout any restriction.

Price of the Cecotec Skull

But the most interesting thing is the pricewell the Cecotec Skull is marked on 999 euros in the official page from the Spanish manufacturer, which is a rate that is difficult to compare or improve for most traditional manufacturers.