SYM has decided to hit the table in the field of electric mobility with a concept that is as logical as it is old and innovative. Your new SYM PE3 Plug-in × Hybrid Power It requires no swappable batteries or monthly subscriptions, and promises a combined range of up to 325 km, offering the best of both worlds. That is, the smoothness and silence of electric propulsion, with the freedom of an extended range system powered by gasoline.
While many scooter manufacturers are exploring and have opted for removable or quick-exchange battery systems, the Taiwanese SYM has chosen an alternative path. He SYM PE3 It is based on a series hybrid system (similar to that of cars like the bmw i3) in which the heat engine does not directly drive the rear wheel, but acts solely as an electrical generator.
The idea is simple but brilliant. The driver always enjoys the smooth and linear delivery of the electric motor, while the gasoline engine is responsible for recharging the battery when the charge level drops below 40%. That is, the user is never left stranded or dependent on charging points or battery rental systems.
This is the SYM PE3
SYM He summarizes his philosophy in one sentence: “Gasoline powered, fully electric“. In the heart of the SYM PE3 the ISG system is located (Intelligent Starter & Generator) developed by Sanyangwhich combines a 115 cc thermal engine with a high-efficiency 3.5 kW generator. Energy management falls to a VCU (Vehicle Control Unit) that optimizes electrical production and guarantees an imperceptible transition between driving modes.
The side electric motor, with 4 kW and 18 Nm of torque, directly drives the rear wheel, reaching a maximum speed of about 75 km/h. The 1.5 kWh battery allows you to travel about 58 km in pure electric mode, while the small 3-liter gasoline tank adds another 267 km of autonomy, for a total of 325 km.
He SYM PE3 It can be plugged directly into a home outlet, either 110V or 220V, allowing you to recharge the battery at home or at work. But the Taiwanese brand goes further. In fact, it has announced a collaboration with the energy company CPC to develop a rapid charging system using a gun, which will allow the battery to be recharged at traditional gas stations and service stations. Obviously, there.
This initiative seeks to create a new network of “hybrid charging stations”, which combines classic refueling with electric charging. Without a doubt, the SYM PE3 symbolizes a strategic change in SYM. The Asian brand wanted to offer a realistic solution to the electrical dilemma. Their answer, a vehicle that does not force them to give up autonomy, nor to depend on infrastructures that are not yet fully developed.
With this launch, the Taiwanese are opening a new stage in urban mobility: efficient, silent and without the typical battery anxiety. He PE3 It is not simply a hybrid scooter, it is a preview of the immediate future of 2 wheels, where technology and practicality go hand in hand.
