The electric backfit He is gaining ground, driven by the growing attention to sustainable mobility. More and more companies are overlooking this market, offering solutions to reduce emissions without giving up vehicles already in circulation. This is the case of Italian Retrokit start-upwho developed a conversion kit for Electrify the Petrol Vespakeeping their original appearance unchanged.
The system replaces the internal combustion engine with a unit 7,000 Watt electricwhile the tank leaves room for a battery to 2,350 WH lithium ionspositioned under the saddle. In addition to the propulsive element, the kit includes a power controller, a manual accelerator and a new lighting system LED. The goal is clear: to offer an ecological alternative without distorting the iconic design of the Vespa.
Three driving modes and one app to monitor consumption
To adapt to different driving needs, retrokit offers Three operating modes:
- Echoto maximize autonomy and reduce consumption.
- Sportfor brighter performance.
- Drivea middle ground between the two options.
On request, you can install a digital dashboardavailable in multiple aesthetic variants (rectangular, oval or round). The kit is also compatible with amobile appwhich allows you to check speed, battery charge level, residual autonomy and active driving mode directly from the smartphone.
Performance and autonomy: how the Vespa changes with the electrical kit
Retrokit is available in two versions, with services equivalent to those of one Vespa 50 cc or one Vespa 125 cc.
- The first has a maximum speed of 45 km/h.
- The second comes up to 80 km/h.
The declared autonomy stands around 80 km in Eco mode. In addition, the system uses theenergy generated by braking and descents to improve overall efficiency.
One of the interesting aspects of this kit is the ease of installation: need about 4 hours to transform a traditional Vespa into an electric vehicle. The complete battery recharge also requires the same time. Retrokit is already on sale, with a starting price of about 3,300 euros. The company has provided the international shippingwith deliveries that can be carried out anywhere in the world.
