Triumph announces the completion of the TE-1 electric motorcycle development project. According to the British, the test results of the final prototype have exceeded the objectives and show the unimaginable success of a unique collaboration.
In case you forgot, Triumph partnered with Williams Advanced Engineering, Integral Powertrain Ltd and WMG, the University of Warwick to develop TE-1, Triumph’s first electric-powered motorcycle, funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles through Innovate UK.
After announcing earlier that the development of the prototype was going according to plan and that the final prototype would be presented in July, Triumph has now revealed the specifications of TE-1.
Triumph speaks of groundbreaking test results that have exceeded all expectations. Starting with the range, which by 100 miles (160 km) according to Triumph, exceeds the real-world range of electric motorcycles currently available.
During the online presentation, Triumph emphasizes that we should not look at the range claimed by the competition, but what the actual range of those engines is. Unfortunately for Triumph, our experience with the Zero SR/S and SR/F as well as recently the Energica Experia is that you can easily get a lot further than those 160 kilometers with them.
What is impressive is the speed at which the battery is charged, Triumph claims a charging capacity of 50 kW, which means that the charging time is 0-80% of the 18.6 kWh battery in just 20 minutes. That is double the speed of Energica, which is also charged DC fast charge.
Because it is only a prototype, Triumph TE-1 did not provide AC charging, in order to save weight. The production models that will result from TE-1 will of course be equipped with an AC charger, in order to be able to charge the motor at home at the socket.
Then the performance. The electric motor has a top power of 177 hp, which is almost equal to the power of the Speed Triple 1200 RS, but the torque of only 109 Nm is less impressive. The Zero SR/S and SR/F have 190 Nm of torque, with the Energica Ego it is even 215 Nm.
That does not alter the fact that the acceleration figures can be called neat to say the least. According to Triumph, the TE-1 does 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds and 0-100 mph in 6.2 seconds, which is indeed on the level of a sporty one-litre bike.
In addition to an impressive loading time, the specified weight is also impressive. Triumph claims a weight of 220 kilos, which is equal to the weight of the Zero SR/F, but it does not have a DC fast charge charging option. At Energica, the weight is 260 kilos.
“We’ve already seen an incredibly positive response to the TE-1 prototype from bikers around the world, with many people telling us that for the first time they see an electric motorcycle as desirable, and something they would really like to own.”
“As the first step in our journey to develop our future approach to electric powertrain technology, the TE-1 prototype and the incredible results it has achieved in its intensive testing program has provided crucial insights and capabilities that will ultimately guide our future development. “
“Of course the final production bike won’t be exactly what you see here today, but rest assured, the models we develop will capture all of its learning points and its exciting dynamic spirit.”
During the presentation, Triumph emphasizes that the TE-1 project should be seen as a development project for a platform electric motors, and not as a prototype for a specific model. The technical specifications of the production models that will result from TE-1 may therefore differ.
However, according to Triumph, the development trajectory of specific electric models has already started. You know how long it takes to develop a new engine, so calculate when the first model will be released.
– Thanks for information from Motorfreaks.