「光陽與哈雷旗下電車品牌LiveWire全球記者會」中英文新聞稿
LiveWire 和 KYMCO 加強戰略合作,透過新協議擴展 LiveWire 的 S2 系列
LiveWire® & KYMCO Strengthen Strategic Partnership with New Agreement to Expand LiveWire's S2 Portfolio
兩家公司共同努力的成果將是 LiveWire 的首款電動重機,計劃於 2026 年上半年推出
The result of the combined effort of the two companies will be LiveWire's first electric maxi-scooter planned to launch in 1H 2026.
密爾瓦基,2024 年 11 月 5 日 — 作為電動機車的領導品牌 LiveWire 和全球專業機車品牌 KYMCO 宣布擴展其戰略合作關係,推出一款主要針對歐洲市場的電動重機。該專案將結合兩家公司的優勢,並運用 LiveWire 的 S2 動力系統。
Milwaukee, Nov. 5, 2024 — LiveWire, a leader in electric motorcycles, and KYMCO, a globally recognized powersports company, are excited to announce the expansion of their strategic partnership, creating an electric maxi-scooter primarily intended for the European market. For this project, the two companies will leverage their individual strengths in addition to using LiveWire's S2 powertrain.
LiveWire 計劃在 2026 年上半年推出其首款電動重機,為消費者帶來便捷且具優勢的電動騎行體驗,並結合 LiveWire S2 動力系統的性能與續航能力。LiveWire 和 KYMCO 將整合雙方的優勢,吸引新客戶體驗適合通勤的 LiveWire 電動重機,探索都市冒險及更廣闊的世界。
LiveWire plans to launch its first-ever electric maxi-scooter, in the first half of 2026, to offer customers an electric riding experience that capitalizes on the convenience and benefits of the category and utilizes the performance and range of LiveWire's S2 powertrain. LiveWire and KYMCO are combining their strengths and capabilities to reach new customers looking to experience the benefits of LiveWire's electric performance in a commute-friendly maxi-scooter for the pursuit of urban adventure and beyond.
這這項新協議是 KYMCO 2022年投資 LiveWire以來的延續合作。
This new agreement is an expansion from their existing agreement for both companies, which originated in 2022, with KYMCO's investment in LiveWire.
「我們始終相信我們可以運用 S2動力系統打造領先市場的大型速克達,KYMCO 的專業知識讓這一信念成為現實,我們很高興能與這樣一家全球知名的領導企業共同開啟這段旅程。」- LiveWire 執行長 Karim Donnez
"The belief and recognition that we could create a class-leading maxi-scooter using our S2 Arrow powertrain has been a constant, KYMCO sharing their expertise has changed belief into reality, and we are excited to commence on this journey with such a globally recognized leader in the category." - Karim Donnez, CEO LiveWire
KYMCO 作為全球市場上高端燃油 (ICE) 速克達的主要 OEM 製造商之一,在小型電動速克達及相關商業模式方面也有豐富的經驗。KYMCO 在該領域的專業知識,為 LiveWire 的產品線增添了新維度,並強化了其作為全球電動移動領導者的地位。
KYMCO is one of the leading OEMs for premium internal combustion engine (ICE) scooters across global markets, in addition to having substantial experience in smaller output EV scooters and related business models. KYMCO providing its experience in the category adds a new dimension to LiveWire's product line and strengthens its position as a global leader in electric mobility.
KYMCO 在策略面擁有長期的創新和前瞻性思維,並具備多項能力,例如推出 RevoNEX 這款計劃使用 LiveWire 的 S2 動力系統的革命性電動重機街跑,以及 Ionex 光陽電動車-針對電動二輪車設計的頂尖換電解決方案。
KYMCO has a long tradition of innovation and forward-thinking in market entry strategies supported by its broad capability set, including multiple innovations in EVs such as RevoNEX, a high-performance all-electric street bike which plans to use LiveWire's S2 powertrain, and Ionex, an advanced market proven swappable battery solution for electric two-wheeled vehicles.
「LiveWire 是都市電動出行解決方案的標誌性領導者。我們很高興能與他們深度合作,共同開發基於 S2 動力系統的電動重機。」- KYMCO 董事長柯勝峯
"LiveWire is an iconic leader in electric solutions for urban mobility. We are excited to partner with them as LiveWire embarks on the development of a S2-based electric maxi-scooter." Allen Ko, Chairman KYMCO
在 S2 系列的持續開發和擴展中,這一專案將以 LiveWire 的 S2動力系統為基礎,開發全新高端電動重機,將 LiveWire S2 機車的性能和續航能力標準引入電動重機領域,同時開創 LiveWire 的電動重機全新設計外型。該產品計劃於 2026 年上半年於全球發售。
Continuing the development and expansion of the S2 portfolio, this project will use LiveWire's S2 Arrow powertrain as the basis for an all-new premium electric maxi-scooter, bringing the benchmark performance and range capabilities of LiveWire's S2 motorcycles to the maxi-scooter category, while developing a new design language and form factor for LiveWire's first maxi-scooter offering. Intended to be distributed globally, the company is planning a first half 2026 release for the project.