The N4 e-scooter newly launched by Neuron Mobility Australian in Melbourne will replace 1000 of the current Neuron e-scooters in the city.
A sequential dual-battery system can be deployed with one or two batteries depending on city demand or to manage peak periods, reducing charging time by half and “significantly boosting” operational efficiency.
The N4 has an upgraded 300W, 48-Volt, electric motor which delivers 39Nm torque and has been tuned to deliver a more linear acceleration profile.
It allows the e-scooter to reach its top speed faster in a smoother, more predictable manner, giving the rider added confidence, says Neuron Mobility Australia, adding the N4 has been engineered to deliver best-in-class hill climbing performance, dynamically delivering power exactly when it is needed.
The N4 can comfortably climb a 17-degree incline carrying a 90kg rider, the company explains.
Its key components are constructed using certified 80% recycled aluminium, an upgraded front suspension combined with pneumatic tyres to reduce road vibration and enhance comfort and traction, a swept handlebar set at a high level to improve ergonomics and overall riding experience, a new LED dashboard, powerful headlight, indicators, phone holder and a sturdy double kickstand.
The N4 is also designed for comfort, stability and manoeuvrability even at low speeds.
It carries over safety features from the N3 model including an app-controlled helmet lock and a “talking e-scooter” voice guidance system.
The N4 will achieve a five-year or 10,000km life cycle, with longer intervals between required workshop visits than Neuron’s previous generation e-scooters, the brand says.
It is fitted with rubber bumper strips along each side of the deck which protect the body of the e-scooter from daily wear and tear rental e-scooters typically face.
The N4 comes with a proprietary new IoT box which is future-proofed to allow technology to be added over time. It has a range of high-tech sensors to precisely locate the e-scooter and control where it can be ridden and parked.
The GPS antenna is top-mounted and sky-facing, sitting within the new LED dashboard to achieve better satellite reception.
“The N4 is a game changer – it has been designed to be the stand-out e-scooter when it comes to comfort and handling and we’re confident it will become the number-one choice for riders,” says Neuron chief executive Zachary Wang.
The N4 has been built specifically for rental operations, to be as robust as possible.
Melbourne is Neuron’s most popular e-scooter programme worldwide, with residents and tourists having taken more than two million trips and travelled at least four million kilometres since launching in February 2022.
The release of the Neuron’s N4 e-scooter to Melbourne streets follows the Victorian State Government extending the city’s e-scooter program a further six months.
Economist Nick Behrens of Australian Economic Advocacy Solutions (AEAS) independently analysed the economic and environmental contribution of Neuron’s operations in Melbourne, the report concluding that Neuron e-scooters contributed $135.74 million in direct, indirect and enabled economic activity in the city during the first 12 months of the program.
The newly announced AEAS report analysed operational data and a survey of nearly 2000 Neuron riders to calculate the economic and environmental contribution of Neuron’s operations in Melbourne. It found 65% of all trips result in a purchase and the average Melbourne rider spends $65.97 at local businesses per trip.
“Melbourne’s e-scooter trial is breaking records,” says Neuron’s Australia and New Zealand head Richard Hannah
“The city has fantastic cycling infrastructure, which has played a big part in the program’s success,” he explains.
“Our new e-scooter will encourage even more people to ditch their cars and explore the city in an environmentally friendly way.”
