Brammo Empulse (US Release Only)

Brammo announces the Empulse - a trio of electric motorcycles exceeding 100mph, a model that can travel up to 100 miles on a single charge with prices starting at $9995.

Ashland, Oregon – July 15th, 2010. Brammo, Inc. announced today it will begin production of an electric sportbike, calling it the “Empulse.”  Brammo demonstrated a pre-production prototype today and all three production models of the Empulse will be capable of sustaining  100 mph.  The three models will have different battery capacities, all utilizing an innovative proprietary array, the Brammo Power™ battery and vehicle management system.  The Empulse is available for immediate order and deliveries will commence in 2011.

Craig Bramscher, Founder and CEO of Brammo said ”motorcycle riders have been requesting increased speed and range and I am proud and delighted to reveal these game changing Brammo electric motorcycles. Our customers expect Brammo to design and produce the world’s most exciting (and affordable) electric motorcycles and that’s exactly what we have done.” Bramscher continued, “Today’s announcement promises no more range anxiety for Brammo customers.”

The Empulse Trio

All three models of the Empulse will be freeway capable and will enjoy a top speed in excess of 100mph. Each of the three models will offer customers a different average range from a single charge. The Empulse 6.0 is capable of 60 miles (96 kilometers) average range, the Empulse 8.0 is capable of 80 miles (129 kilometers) average range and the top of the line Empulse 10.0 is capable of a travelling 100 miles (161 kilometers) on a single charge. Range of all three models can be extended by travelling at lower speeds.

The estimated MSRP for the Empulse trio when deliveries start next year are; Empulse 6.0 $9,995, Empulse 8.0 $11,995 and Empluse 10.0 $13,995. All three models will be eligible for Federal and State tax incentives (US Only). For example, the Empulse 10.0 may cost as little as $7,000 in certain states after Federal and State incentives.

Empulse Technology

Today’s announcement sees the first application of Brammo’s  innovative Brammo Digital Drivetrain™ including the Brammo Power™ battery pack and Brammo Power™ vehicle management system. Brammo’s breakthrough in price/energy density is at the heart of today’s announcement and is unequalled in the electric vehicle industry. The Empulse is also the world’s first production electric motorcycle to have a water cooled motor.

Brian Wismann, Director of Product Development at Brammo and designer of the Empulse said,

“The Empulse reveals the significant price performance that we can deliver using Brammo Power™ technology. Just like it did with the Enertia Powercycle,  Brammo has again raised the bar in terms of electrical drivetrain innovation and time to market.”

Brammo Enertia (US Release Only)

Brammo announces the - 2011 Enertia Plus - an electric motorcycle which can travel up to 80 miles (128 kilometers) on a single charge and costs $8995.

Ashland, Oregon – October 19th, 2010. Brammo, Inc. announced today the Enertia Plus, featuring Brammo Power® the latest in Lithium-Ion battery technology.  The Enertia Plus is available for immediate pre-order and deliveries will commence in 2011.
 
Craig Bramscher, Founder and CEO of Brammo said, ” I am delighted to announce the highly anticipated next member to our Enertia product line, the Enertia Plus.  Taking full advantage of the Brammo Power™ technology revealed initially in the Empulse, we are now able to offer consumers twice the range in our Enertia platform.  At just a $1000 price difference compared to the standard Enertia, we are offering a truly practical EV motorcycle with unprecedented consumer value.”

Brian Wismann, Director of Product Development added,   “It’s truly been an amazing experience to watch the Enertia’s capabilities as a motorcycle grow in step with the latest developments in EV technology.  As with every Brammo product, the Enertia Plus represents the best of what we know. 

When we started the Enertia development, I never would have believed such a huge leap in range was possible in such a short period of time. “