Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric Concept dubbed the Him-E is expected to enter production by the middle of this decade in India or in 2026
Besides the new-gen Himalayan 450 in different colours and the Rally Edition, Royal Enfield has unveiled the Him-E concept – an electrified version of the Himalayan at the ongoing EICMA 2023 show in Milan, Italy. Here we have brought you all the key information about the electric adv:
1: Launch Timeline:
The Royal Enfield Him-E has grabbed eyeballs at one of the premiere motoring events in the world and it acts as a technology demonstrator of what the company can do. In addition, it also signals the future electrification strategy as RE is investing a huge sum of money. As for the electric Himalayan, the production version is expected to hit the market by the middle of this decade or in 2026.
2. Materials Used:
Royal Enfield has confirmed that it has used Organic Flax Fibre to create the body panels of the Him-E and it may enter production the same way.
3. Design:
The Royal Enfield Him-E concept is heavily inspired by its ICE sibling, the new Himalayan 450 and it boasts an LED headlamp with a different signature, a tall windscreen and the supposed fuel tank area leading onto the single-piece seat and below which, the battery pack, electric motor and other critical internals can be seen. It also boasts upside-down front forks and monoshock suspension at the rear and the braking duties are performed by a dual-channel ABS system assisting the front and rear discs.
4. Battery Pack:
While no technical specifications have been officially announced, the middleweight motorcycle segment leader has noted that the battery pack is developed in-house and is positioned as part of the structural element as a stressed member.
5. Testing:
Royal Enfield has openly stated that the Him-E is currently in its prototype or as per the brand a laboratory state but has announced its intentions to put it into production as part of its future zero-emission lineup for the Indian as well as global markets. The wind tunnel testing and real-world prototype testing have been undertaken for years already.