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00:01 What do riders really want in a scooter?
00:03 A good design, a good price, or a cheap one?
00:06 Whether it's any or all of the three for you,
00:08 here's something that you might find interesting.
00:10 The Zeeho AE-8.
00:12 It differs from the typical scooters you see on the streets.
00:16 This one is fully electric.
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00:20 [whoosh]
00:25 Let's dive right into the spec sheet.
00:27 The AE-8 packs two 69V 32Ah lithium-ion batteries
00:31 that enable a maximum range of about 190km on one full charge.
00:35 Of course, like other electric two-wheelers,
00:38 that range is gonna depend on the load and the riding behavior.
00:41 The battery powers the mid-mounted liquid-cooled electric motor
00:44 that generates 16.76 hp.
00:47 Wheel torque is listed at 250Nm,
00:50 so it really doesn't come as a surprise
00:52 how fast this will jump off the line.
00:54 But we'll talk about that later.
00:55 First, let's talk about the batteries.
00:57 Like what I said, there are two of them,
00:59 both of which are found under the seat.
01:01 It is also easy to access,
01:03 unlike the e-cooter A5 that we reviewed before.
01:06 Let's take them out.
01:09 There.
01:13 Charging time for these take about four hours with the standard charger.
01:18 There is a fast charger available that cuts it down to two hours.
01:21 There is also an adapter that can be plugged in to charge both of them.
01:25 However, the fast charger and adapter are not yet sold here.
01:29 We'll update you guys once they're available and how much they cost.
01:32 As for charging options, you can plug it in like this
01:35 and plug it directly into the wall socket,
01:37 or you can just plug it in here and plug it directly into the outlet.
01:40 It's more advisable to come here
01:42 because these are heavy, of course.
01:44 Each of these weighs 10kg.
01:46 So if I were you, I'd only remove these if there's no other choice.
01:49 You're in a condo and there's no charging in your parking area.
01:52 To answer one of the golden questions,
01:54 how much are the spare batteries?
01:56 Well, you can buy two of these and they cost Php 100,000 per pair.
02:00 Now, let's talk about the design.
02:02 In case you aren't familiar, Zeeho is a sub-brand of CFMoto.
02:06 And if you're familiar with those brands,
02:08 you know that some of those are actually pretty stylish.
02:11 Now, this is stylish as well, but it can also look pretty ordinary at the same time,
02:15 if that makes any sense.
02:16 If not for these ultra-sleek DRLs, you'll really mistake it for a typical scooter.
02:21 But for me, if you lattice it, you'll learn to appreciate the bike a lot better.
02:26 These fairings underneath look pretty unorthodox,
02:28 and that fender below looks pretty quirky as well.
02:31 If you go to the rear, the design is very aggressive.
02:34 The rear fairings and the grab bars actually match these fairings up front.
02:38 And the taillights are hidden inside.
02:40 And I'm pretty sure I've never seen those signal lamps in any other scooter before.
02:44 So I like the decals on the sides.
02:46 They aren't included in the paint finish, but they add a lot of texture.
02:50 And it's nice that the footpegs are hidden on the sides.
02:53 In terms of dimensions, the AE-8 measures 1,900 mm long, 735 mm wide, and 1,090 mm tall
03:02 with a 1,380 mm wheelbase.
03:04 Note that these figures remain the same even for the AE-8 S+ variant,
03:08 but more on that other variant later.
03:10 This scooter sits on 12-inch wheels shod in 180 front and 127 rear Pirelli tires.
03:17 Now before we start up this scooter, there are a few things I want to show you first.
03:21 First, the small cubby underneath.
03:23 Cellphones, wallets, and other cards or cash can fit in there.
03:27 And the USB-A and USB-C charging ports are hidden here as well.
03:31 Yes, USB-C charging ports on the scooter.
03:33 That's a win.
03:34 Then, we all know that it has a gulay board, but it also has a hook-in-the-middle caparis underneath.
03:39 For your bags, groceries, or even your helmet.
03:42 Another thing is this compartment under the seat.
03:44 Even with the batteries here, you can still fit a lot of things in here.
03:48 The helmet won't fit, but your bags, clothes, and of course, the battery chargers will.
03:54 Now before we go for a ride, here's another feature that you should also check out.
03:59 The cushion sensor.
04:00 There are typical scooters that have a kill switch on the side stand
04:03 that won't start the engine when it is down.
04:05 This one, when there is no one sitting on it, it won't start.
04:08 Sure, the system will start, but the electric motor won't start when there is no one sitting on it.
04:12 Here's how it sounds.
04:14 When you hear that, you're good to go.
04:16 You can press this, and the ready button will pop up, and you can go for a ride.
04:20 But, if the ready button is still off, you'll be able to use the push and reverse assist.
04:27 Just press and hold these buttons here to move forward or backward slowly.
04:30 That's going to be helpful especially in tight spaces like parking areas, for example.
04:35 Okay, before we hit the road, let's listen to this scooter first.
04:38 Because we can do this. We have a center stand.
04:41 Let's put it in Sport mode.
04:44 To the boost.
04:48 When it comes to performance, my goodness, I'm really impressed.
04:59 Even the lowest Eco Mode feels very, very torquey.
05:03 Even more so when it comes to Street and Sport modes.
05:06 The initial acceleration when you press the throttle,
05:09 you will feel the difference from one ride mode to another.
05:13 Now, if I'm being honest, the Eco Mode is enough if you ask me.
05:17 Since the top speed is 60 km/h on most of the Metro Manila roads.
05:21 But, the Street and Sport modes still help a lot when you hit the road or when your bike is heavy.
05:27 It's also fun to use the higher ride modes if you need a slight boost for overtaking.
05:32 Speaking of boost, this scooter also has a mode that you can use in Sport mode and full throttle.
05:37 From 97 km/h, your top speed will increase to about 111 km/h.
05:41 Personally, I don't think you'd need it for a bike this size.
05:44 It's too much power to be used on most roads outside our expressways.
05:48 As for the handling, this one is as nimble and sporty as the design suggests.
05:52 Like any light gasoline-powered scooter, this is easy to avoid on the road.
05:57 Thanks to the grippy tires underneath, it has confidence even when cornering.
06:01 It is also easy to get stuck even when the floorboard is wide.
06:05 Add to that the Brembo brakes, the stopping power is solid.
06:09 Actually, they are fin-lexed at the front.
06:11 As you can see, the fender is open so you can see that it is equipped with Brembo brakes.
06:15 What's missing in the standard AE-8 variant is the dual-channel ABS available in the S-Plus.
06:21 For a scooter that can go this fast, you really need ABS.
06:25 Another thing that I will change is the shocks underneath.
06:28 The suspension is lacking in play, which is why it is a bit hard on bumpy roads.
06:32 It is okay when you are inside a CBD, but when you are in the low parts of EDSA, you will really feel the bumps.
06:39 So before we sum things up, let's first look at its fuel consumption.
06:45 Well, I mean battery consumption rather.
06:47 So I listed down one of my recent trips.
06:50 So I rode from Mandaluyong to Taft, that's 11 kilometers in total, and I used up about 12 percent.
06:57 So basically, let's round off.
07:00 One percent is to one kilometer.
07:02 So if you are using 100 percent, that's 100 kilometers.
07:05 So you have two 69-volt 32-amp-hour batteries, and in total, you're gonna need about 4.4 kWh to charge.
07:13 Let's say that the Merale Curates is at Php 10 per kWh, then that means you need Php 44 to charge both batteries.
07:20 So if you use Php 44 for 100 percent, 1 percent is doing more math.
07:25 Let's divide by 100.
07:27 You're spending Php 0.44 per kilometer.
07:31 Now, let's compare it to a gasoline-powered motorcycle.
07:34 Let's say that it uses 50 kilometers per liter.
07:37 Let's base it on that to make it easier.
07:39 And let's say that gasoline is Php 60 per liter.
07:41 That means, well, you're spending about more or less Php 42 per 50 kilometers on a gasoline-powered motorcycle.
07:50 Here at Zio AE8, you're gonna spend about Php 22 per 50 kilometers.
07:55 So you'll save a lot, right?
07:57 So that plays into one of the pros of this electric scooter.
08:01 First, the savings.
08:02 Because you'll save a lot.
08:04 Sure, you still need to register regularly just like any other regular motorcycle,
08:08 but you can save Php 20 per 50 kilometers.
08:12 That's a lot.
08:13 It's gonna add up to your daily riding.
08:15 Think about it, if you're already at 1,000 or 10,000 kilometers,
08:18 your monetary savings is already a lot.
08:20 The second pro is performance.
08:23 It is just like the other two.
08:25 Let's use the favorite word of Filipino riders, "sibak."
08:29 They'll ask, "Can an underbone or any other scooter ride a sibak?"
08:35 I'm gonna tell you, a big bike can ride a sibak.
08:37 It just jumps off the line.
08:39 It's stupidly quick, I'm telling you.
08:41 Then, speaking of performance, the third pro is the different ride modes.
08:46 For me, it is a big deal because you have eco, you have street, and you have sport.
08:50 Eco is the first.
08:51 You can save on battery, but you won't be beaten on power because it can still go up to 60 km/h.
08:57 You also have street and sport that you can use when you have a lot of luggage,
09:00 when you're on a trip, or simply when you're overtaking.
09:02 Speaking of convenience, that is another pro here.
09:05 The overall ease of use.
09:07 It doesn't have a key, right?
09:08 You just tap it to turn it on or off.
09:11 Then, you have this step-through floorboard.
09:13 And if you've ridden any scooter, you know how easy it is to mount or dismount a motorcycle like this.
09:19 You can add features like cruise control, push and reverse assist.
09:23 When it comes to day-to-day use, like I always say, they really are gonna add up.
09:27 Lastly, for me, the price is a pro.
09:29 You might say, "It's a bit expensive, Php 209,900."
09:33 Just think of it as a higher-displacement scooter.
09:35 Don't buy it like the 150cc or 175cc scooters that you see on the market.
09:41 It has better performance.
09:43 Actually, so much better in terms of performance.
09:45 It has the looks and it has all these features that can, like I said, make day-to-day use a lot more convenient.
09:52 Of course though, this is not just a pure comparison.
09:55 We also have some cons that need to be addressed.
09:57 And number one is the suspension.
09:59 More often than not, you're gonna be out there on EDSA, on C5, on major thoroughfares that as we all know aren't exactly properly paved.
10:07 Me, personally, I live in Laguna.
10:09 Most of the roads there are kind of okay.
10:12 But if you're gonna use this for your daily commute in the city, it's a bit painful.
10:16 Another con, of course, is the lack of ABS.
10:19 I don't usually ask for ABS in small scooters, but for something that goes this fast, is something this powerful,
10:26 you're gonna need ABS.
10:28 This S+ variant is already available, but it's not yet available.
10:31 We're talking about the base AE8 variant.
10:34 It's not a deal-breaker, but it's something that you should put into consideration.
10:37 Last con, the price of the spare batteries.
10:40 Sure, I said that Php 209,900 is a pretty solid deal for this electric scooter.
10:45 But almost half that price for the two batteries under the seat?
10:50 It's just too painful to carry.
10:52 But anyway, if I'm gonna give this a score out of ten, it's still gonna get a pretty solid nine.
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