Electric two-wheelers are rapidly reshaping the landscape of urban mobility. From compact electric bicycles that provide assisted active mobility, to practical and utilitarian two-wheelers, to high-performance electric motorcycles, it’s clear that people have no intentions of veering away from two-wheeled mobility any time soon.

There have been quite a number of interesting electric innovations at EICMA 2023, and one of these is the new i-Tuber from Kymco. Kymco has always been about scooters. At EICMA, the brand unveiled an interesting model that aims to offer maximum practicality and utility. It’s called the i-Tuber, and while it may look as silly and dorky as its name, it promises quite a lot when it comes to practicality.

When it comes to the design of the i-Tuber, Kymco has taken a three-pronged approach: Comfort, Performance, and Utility. According to Kymco, the i-Tuber features an ergonomically designed saddle that’s meant to prioritize rider comfort for long hours on the saddle. Furthermore, the scooter’s relatively high ground clearance, as well as the exposed frame tubing at the bottom of the scooter, ensure that it can tackle all sorts of roads – even those with lots of potholes. Kymco has also included bright LED lights for safety during after-dark trips.

The Kymco i-Tuber is equipped with a 4,000-watt rear hub motor for performance. Kymco says that the new scooter is “synonymous with freedom” (freedom from gasoline, I suppose), but said freedom must be limited to a top speed of 70 kilometers per hour (44 miles per hour). The scooter also makes use of the brand’s Ionex technology, offering a claimed range of 130 kilometers (81 miles) per charge.

Kymco says it’s also going to launch a specific cargo model of the i-Tuber called the i-Tuber Carry, designed for B2B applications. It will come with a front luggage rack and a large rear carrying rack compatible with all sorts of accessories, catering to the practical side of things. There’s no reason to doubt that a wide range of practical accessories will also be offered for the standard i-Tuber.