In February 2020, Yamaha Motor started accepting orders for its new performance electric motor prototype. Yes, you read this right, they started selling a ‘prototype’.

The objective of this electric motor is to allow current vehicle producers, who do not have an electric vehicle programme running or are in the midst of developing an electric vehicle, to be able to instantly get an electric motor to be customised to their needs (within reason).

This new electric Yamaha motor can generate up to 200 kW (268 hp) and this compact unit can be customised to suit the specific needs of individual customers with a short delivery time.

This concept also allows current car petrol or diesel car owners to do an electric vehicle conversion with some ease.

It has already been seen in the past few years, innovative people retro-fitting EV powertrains into classic Volkswagen Beetles to classic Range Rovers.

Yamaha motors has not forgotten about the motorcycle segment and they say that this electric motor can be adapted for motorcycle use as well. Take note all Perodua Kelisa and Kenari owners!

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