Yamaha has officially launched the Jog E electric scooter, designed especially for daily city travel. It’s small, light, and made for short urban rides. The most exciting part? It comes with a swappable battery, which means you don’t need to wait for charging. Just swap the empty battery for a full one — and you’re back on the road in minutes. Let’s explore everything the new Jog E offers.
Yamaha Jog E Features
The Yamaha Jog E is built for convenience and low running costs, thanks to Honda’s Mobile Power Pack e: removable battery system. Instead of charging, riders can simply swap the drained battery for a fully charged one at Gachaco swap stations. Currently, Gachaco operates 42 stations in Tokyo, with more expanding across Saitama and Osaka, all running on a subscription-based service separate from the scooter’s purchase price. Designed with simplicity and practicality in mind, the Jog E is offered in two clean, modern colours—Dark Gray Metallic and Light Gray.. Features include :
- Flat floorboard for comfortable riding
- 500 ml utility pocket to store small items
- USB Type-A charging port
- Under-seat storage
- Large front hook for bags
- Simple and clear LCD display
You also get three riding modes — Econ, Ready, and Speed — to match your riding style and traffic conditions.
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Yamaha Jog E Specifications
Here are the key specs of the Jog E :
- Battery : 1.5 kWh Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (swappable)
- Motor : 1.7 kW AC motor with 90 Nm torque
- Range : Up to 53 km on one battery
- Dimensions : 1,795 mm (L) × 680 mm (W) × 1,140 mm (H)
- Weight : About 93 kg including battery
- Wheels : 12-inch front, 10-inch rear
- Brakes : Front disc + rear drum with CBS
- Suspension : Telescopic fork front and dual shock rear
- Price : Starts at 159,500 yen (around ₹90,000) — battery not included
- Launch Location : Tokyo and Osaka, starting 25 December 2025
These specifications make the Jog E a simple, light, and budget-friendly electric scooter for short-distance riders.
Battery Swapping EV Technology
The biggest highlight of the Jog E is its swappable battery system. Instead of charging for several hours, you can switch the empty battery with a full one at a Gachaco station — and continue your ride instantly.
Gachaco is supported by top Japanese brands like Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and energy giant ENEOS. This partnership helps standardize the battery size so different electric scooters can use the same battery pack.
Because Yamaha does not sell the battery with the scooter, the upfront price stays low. Riders only pay for the scooter and subscribe separately to the Gachaco battery plan.
Yamaha Jog E Top Speed
The Jog E has a top speed of around 30 km/h, which fits its purpose as a city commuter scooter. It’s perfect for short daily rides, traffic movement, grocery runs, and campus use. The speed is safe and comfortable for busy urban areas.
Yamaha Jog E In India (Expected)
For now, the Jog E is launching only in Japan. Yamaha has not confirmed whether this model is coming to India. The company is working on other EVs like the Yamaha Aerox E and EC-06, which are expected to reach international markets including India.
If Yamaha ever decides to bring the Jog E to India, they will need to set up a battery-swapping network, adjust the price for Indian buyers, and create a suitable service plan for battery rentals.
Yamaha Jog E Range Test
The Jog E claims a range of 53 km per battery, which is more than enough for daily short rides within the city. Since the scooter uses a swappable battery, riders don’t need to worry about running out of charge — they can simply replace the battery at any Gachaco station.
Real-world range will depend on riding style, traffic, and weather. But because Gachaco already has a strong presence across Tokyo, Saitama, and Osaka, early users will enjoy reliable access to battery swap points.
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