Gogoro 2

Gogoro Global

Gogoro 2 is an electric smart scooter built in Taiwan.

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Manufacturing & delivery
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Product description Brand name and product description

The Gogoro 2 is an electric scooter supported by a battery swapping infrastructure that allows battery swapping at any charge station in under 6 seconds. It is used by commuters in urban areas, currently only for sale in Taiwan. The product is designed by Gogoro Inc.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Taiwan

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Gogoro Global

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

~2455 USD

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Kymco electric scooters in Taiwan, Ampersand e-Moto In Rwanda

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Licensed commuters in urban areas

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The scooters are mass-produced by the organisation in Taiwan.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Patent protected. The organisation and founders own a number of patents for different features of the vehicle.

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

The product is obtained by making an order with the manufacturer through their website. It is only currently available for sale in Taiwan.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

As of 2020, there are ~270,000 Gogoro users

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Capacity

The number of people that can fit within product [Persons]

Gear Ratio

The ratio between the rates at which the last and first gears rotate

Unknown

Maximum load capacity (kg)

Unknown. The trunk volume is however 24.5 L

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Specifications: The Gogoro 2 scooter is capable of going from zero to 50 kph in 3.8 seconds. Its maximum speed is 92 kph. The 7.6 kW G1 permanent magnet synchronous motor is capable of driving 10.2 horsepower at 3000 rpm and the vehicle can travel up to 110 km. The scooter trunk has a volume of 24.5 L.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Gogoro scooter diagram:

Technical support Technical support provided by

Provided by a trained general technician with knowledge of electric power-trains. ^{Interview with Manufacturer}

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Available from the manufacturer in Taiwan.^{Interview with Manufacturer}

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The manufacturer aims to produce a zero emissions vehicle and charging infrastructure for urban mobility thereby cutting carbon dioxide emissions.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

The company website features a live counter for the number of tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions avoided by use of the Gogoro scooter.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Testing performed by the manufacturer.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Safety guidelines for using the scooter are provided on the manufacturer’s website.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

The electric scooters are powered by an electric charge station network where users can go and swap depleted batteries for fully-charged batteries.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Huang, FH., 2018, “Measuring User Experience of Using Battery Swapping Station,” Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, Vol. 607.

Huang, FH., 2019, “Understanding user acceptance of battery swapping service of sustainable transport: An empirical study of a battery swap station for electric scooters, Taiwan,” International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, 14, pp. 1-14.

Hsieh, PY, et. al, 2018, “Influences and uncertainty of battery-swapping electric scooters on energy system in Taiwan,” Energy Procedia, 153, pp. 95-100.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

The vehicle complies with regulations in Taiwan where they are currently operating.

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

The company website features a live counter for the number of tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions avoided by use of the Gogoro scooter.

Other information

Watch Gogoro’s video introducing the Series 2 scooter.

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Taiwan

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Gogoro Global

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

~2455 USD

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Kymco electric scooters in Taiwan, Ampersand e-Moto In Rwanda

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Licensed commuters in urban areas

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The scooters are mass-produced by the organisation in Taiwan.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Patent protected. The organisation and founders own a number of patents for different features of the vehicle.

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

The product is obtained by making an order with the manufacturer through their website. It is only currently available for sale in Taiwan.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

As of 2020, there are ~270,000 Gogoro users

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Capacity

The number of people that can fit within product [Persons]

Gear Ratio

The ratio between the rates at which the last and first gears rotate

Unknown

Maximum load capacity (kg)

Unknown. The trunk volume is however 24.5 L

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Gogoro scooter diagram:

Technical support Technical support provided by

Provided by a trained general technician with knowledge of electric power-trains. ^{Interview with Manufacturer}

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Available from the manufacturer in Taiwan.^{Interview with Manufacturer}

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The manufacturer aims to produce a zero emissions vehicle and charging infrastructure for urban mobility thereby cutting carbon dioxide emissions.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

The company website features a live counter for the number of tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions avoided by use of the Gogoro scooter.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Testing performed by the manufacturer.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Safety guidelines for using the scooter are provided on the manufacturer’s website.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

The electric scooters are powered by an electric charge station network where users can go and swap depleted batteries for fully-charged batteries.

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Huang, FH., 2018, “Measuring User Experience of Using Battery Swapping Station,” Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, Vol. 607.

Hsieh, PY, et. al, 2018, “Influences and uncertainty of battery-swapping electric scooters on energy system in Taiwan,” Energy Procedia, 153, pp. 95-100.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

The vehicle complies with regulations in Taiwan where they are currently operating.

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

The company website features a live counter for the number of tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions avoided by use of the Gogoro scooter.

Other information

Watch Gogoro’s video introducing the Series 2 scooter.

Feedback

In context photographs (0)

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In context files & documents (0)

Feedback from users, customers & distributors

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