Terra Coming to UK

Terra Motors, Japan’s market leader in electric two-wheelers in 2011/12, will be launching a new e-scooter at the Milan Show in November. Aimed primarily at Asian markets, the A4000i will be sold in Europe as well, including the UK. Terra claim the Japanese-built scooter has a 40-mile range and a battery life of 30,000 miles, with a retail price in Japan of around £2600. The battery is removable, the scooter has a smartphone connection, and they are currently looking for a European distributor. www.terra-motors.com