ARTRONIQ Bhd has partnered with Indonesia's electric motorcycle brand United E-Motor to transform urban mobility in Malaysia.
The partnership marks United E-Motor's entry into the Malaysian market, with both companies dedicated towards making eco-conscious commuting a reality.
Artroniq chief financial executive Marcus Chin said they also hope to enhance the lives of Malaysians while preserving the environment.
"This partnership aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing sustainable and innovative mobility solutions to our customers," he added.
United E-Motor founder Henry Mulyadi said: "We are excited to join hands with Artroniq in bringing our eco-friendly and high-performance electric motorcycles to the discerning Malaysian audience."
Mulyadi said United E-Motor has been well received in Indonesia since it began operations in 2019 and saw Malaysia as well as Artroniq as a strategic partnership towards greater growth.
Working together, the companies eventually hope to expand their operations across the Southeast Asia region and penetrate markets beginning with Thailand and Singapore. It has not been discussed if this includes more localized partnerships or direct export regions.
During the launch which was marked by stunt shows and test-ride sessions, Marcus said the collaboration has less to do with investment figures (undisclosed) and more towards aiding Malaysians make the transition towards electric vehicle (EV) adoption and aid the government in eventually, gradually reducing the need for fuel subsidies.
The main draw of the event was the unveiling of two United E-Motor's electric motorcycle models — the TX3000 and TX1800.
The more powerful TX3000 is equipped with a 4.2kW electric motor that produces 145Nm of torque. It is powered by two 1.72kWh removable lithium batteries — one located on its centre floor and the other one in the trunk area underneath the bike's seat.
It has three riding modes and offers a top speed of 90kph. It has a maximum range of 120km per full charge and takes 4 hours of charging time to go from 0 to 80 per cent.
The TX1800 features a Bosch-sourced 2kW electric motor and is powered by a single 1.72kWh battery.
Performance is rated at 106Nm of torque and a maximum speed of 75kph. It has a lower, 65km max range per charge and takes around 1.5 hours of charging time to go from 0 to 80 per cent.
Bluetooth connectivity, built-in speakers and FM radio are standard to the two. A mobile app U-Key holds numerous functions that can be used with the e-bikes. This includes remote ignition, trip history, trip planner, SOS button and bike locator.
The e-bikes are completely knocked down (CKD) and will be assembled at their plants in northern Penang and Johor. A battery swapping centre is also in the works. 30 per cent of the bike parts will be localized.
No price has been given and Marcus has said it'll only be unveiled on Dec 24 during the announcement of the grand prize winner of an ongoing lucky draw contest.
Future plans for the companies and their collaboration will also be announced then. Marcus said it plans to sell at least 2,000 units in the first year.