Multilaser Acquires Electric Motorcycle Startup and Will Be the First Manufacturer of 100% Electric Vehicles in the Manaus Free Trade Zone

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 23/03/2022 at 18:25

Updated on 23/03/2022 at 18:26

Startup adquirida conta com uma rede de lojas e concessionárias presente em 10 estados e no Distrito Federal Reprodução/Facebook/Multilaser

Seja o primeiro a reagir!

With The Acquisition Of The Startup, Multilaser Aims For New Products For Its Brand, In Addition To Becoming The First Manufacturer Of 100% Electric Vehicles In The Free Trade Zone Of Manaus

Multilaser announced this week that it has purchased Watts Electric Mobility, a startup of electric motorcycles, founded in 2018. Watts, which operates as a manufacturer of two-wheeled vehicles powered by electricity in Manaus, was bought for R$ 10.5 million. Multilaser’s true intention in acquiring the startup was not only to enter a new product segment but primarily to gain new sales point models.

Acquisition Process Of The Startup

The new acquisition will make Multilaser the first manufacturer of 100% electric vehicles in the Free Trade Zone of Manaus, and will also expand the commercial reach and technical assistance of Watts Electric Mobility. Watts also has several stores and dealerships in 10 states and in the Federal District.

The products from Atrio, which are also from Multilaser, particularly focused on electric sports items, will be offered at Watts sales points. Some models from the startup already have the Certificate of Compliance With Traffic Legislation (CAT), which enables the registration and licensing of vehicles with the traffic executive bodies across all states.

ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW

Manaus Will Be A Gateway To The Expansion Of 100% Electric Vehicles

According to Multilaser’s Vice President of Product, André Poroger, there is great potential for adoption by professionals and companies already operating in the logistics sector, vehicle rental, as well as food delivery apps, etc.

For Rodrigo Gomes, CEO of Watts, who will remain at the helm, he envisions a future where not only companies and delivery systems can use electric motorcycles, but also motorcyclists in general can make use of this 100% electric vehicle.

The company was already considering expanding its production in Manaus, and Multilaser’s proposal came at the right time, especially in terms of investment and potential returns. Among the various products already approved by Denatran, the electric motorcycle model W125 stands out, competing on performance and usability.

Growth Of The Electric Motorcycle Market

Just like the market for 100% electric vehicles, the electric motorcycle market continues to advance rapidly in Brazil. Bringing clients an ever-increasing and improving offer in the market, originating from newer manufacturers who are gaining significant prominence compared to traditional manufacturers.

According to studies that considered the period from May 2020 to May 2021, there was a 1,200% increase in the acquisition of electric motorcycles. The largest growth was among 50cc motorcycles, which increased by 317%, making up 46% of 100% electric vehicles.

150cc versions also saw an increase in demand of 107%, while 190 and 200 cm³ models saw a 117% increase. The data also revealed that the biggest representatives of purchases were Shineray, Voltz, and Aima. See below:

Shineray SE1: can reach 80 km/h, disc brake. R$ 10,990;
Aima M3ZU: speed of 45km/h and has a range of 60km to 80km. R$ 10,000;
Muuv Beach 6 S: with dual seat, 1500W motor, headlight, alarm, and spare key. Priced at R$ 10,406;
Aima Xiao Qing: 100kg, speed 45km/h, range 60km to 80 km, with USB port, standard two-voltage charger system. Sold for approximately R$ 10,500.

Multilaser Acquires Electric Motorcycle Startup and Will Be the First Manufacturer of 100% Electric Vehicles in the Manaus Free Trade Zone

With The Acquisition Of The Startup, Multilaser Aims For New Products For Its Brand, In Addition To Becoming The First Manufacturer Of 100% Electric Vehicles In The Free Trade Zone Of Manaus

Acquisition Process Of The Startup

Manaus Will Be A Gateway To The Expansion Of 100% Electric Vehicles

Growth Of The Electric Motorcycle Market

Seen from space, an image taken by an astronaut shows an unlikely oasis in the Saudi Arabian desert, protected by a terrain that slows the advance of sand, surrounded by green circles, remnants of an extinct lake and nearly 10,000 years of preserved history.

While the U.S. still faces limitations in deep space, China is developing unprecedented technology with strategic satellites that maintain communication with the far side of the Moon and aims for dominance by 2030.

In Botswana, a salt flat of up to 16,000 km² that was once an African megalake spends months as an absolute white desert, but during the rainy season it transforms into a shallow sea that reappears from nowhere and can be seen from space in the middle of southern Africa.

The Blood Falls of Antarctica hide a living ecosystem trapped under the ice for over 2 million years, where microbes survive without light, without oxygen, and without ever having seen the Sun.

Bavarian archaeologists unearthed a medieval skeleton that had an articulated iron hand in place of its left arm, and the discovery reveals that doctors were already creating sophisticated prosthetics over 500 years ago.

The CEO of Honor in Spain says that smartphones will change with AI, foldables, and even robot phones; the component crisis is making cheap models more expensive in 2026 and shifting the focus to premium.

The ocean absorbs a quarter of our carbon emissions, but scientists warn that the collapse of a vital Atlantic current could reverse this role and turn the sea into a driver of global warming.

Military robots face one of the toughest field tests in the world in the mountainous terrain of the Swiss Army.

Astronomers find stronger evidence of the first stars in the universe – discovery reveals the chemistry of Population III stars.

Archaeologists find 18,000 “sticky notes” from ancient Egypt that reveal what life was like for ordinary people at the time.

Russia surprises the world with its new weapon that does not fire, but makes its soldiers ‘invisible’, controls drones hundreds of kilometers away, reduces training to 1 hour, integrates autonomous AI, and already supports over 30,000 drones in warfare.

Multilaser Acquires Electric Motorcycle Startup and Will Be the First Manufacturer of 100% Electric Vehicles in the Manaus Free Trade Zone

With The Acquisition Of The Startup, Multilaser Aims For New Products For Its Brand, In Addition To Becoming The First Manufacturer Of 100% Electric Vehicles In The Free Trade Zone Of Manaus

Acquisition Process Of The Startup

Manaus Will Be A Gateway To The Expansion Of 100% Electric Vehicles

Growth Of The Electric Motorcycle Market

Seen from space, an image taken by an astronaut shows an unlikely oasis in the Saudi Arabian desert, protected by a terrain that slows the advance of sand, surrounded by green circles, remnants of an extinct lake and nearly 10,000 years of preserved history.

While the U.S. still faces limitations in deep space, China is developing unprecedented technology with strategic satellites that maintain communication with the far side of the Moon and aims for dominance by 2030.

In Botswana, a salt flat of up to 16,000 km² that was once an African megalake spends months as an absolute white desert, but during the rainy season it transforms into a shallow sea that reappears from nowhere and can be seen from space in the middle of southern Africa.

The Blood Falls of Antarctica hide a living ecosystem trapped under the ice for over 2 million years, where microbes survive without light, without oxygen, and without ever having seen the Sun.

Bavarian archaeologists unearthed a medieval skeleton that had an articulated iron hand in place of its left arm, and the discovery reveals that doctors were already creating sophisticated prosthetics over 500 years ago.

The CEO of Honor in Spain says that smartphones will change with AI, foldables, and even robot phones; the component crisis is making cheap models more expensive in 2026 and shifting the focus to premium.

BYD has lowered the price of the Song Pro for PcD, and now the plug-in hybrid SUV with a range of 1,100 km costs less than the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Xiaomi’s electric sedan traveled 4,264 kilometers in 24 hours non-stop on a track in China and set the world record for endurance for mass-produced electric cars.

With over 3,000 horsepower and 472 km/h in Germany, the Chinese electric supercar from BYD has become the fastest electric car in the world, surpassing the Rimac Nevera by 60 km/h.

Used Peugeot cars for up to R$ 40,000 that offer good cost-benefit, comfort, economy, and a good level of technology.

End of an era: Audi confirms the end of the five-cylinder engine after 50 years of history and high performance.

The ocean absorbs a quarter of our carbon emissions, but scientists warn that the collapse of a vital Atlantic current could reverse this role and turn the sea into a driver of global warming.

Military robots face one of the toughest field tests in the world in the mountainous terrain of the Swiss Army.

Astronomers find stronger evidence of the first stars in the universe – discovery reveals the chemistry of Population III stars.

Archaeologists find 18,000 “sticky notes” from ancient Egypt that reveal what life was like for ordinary people at the time.

Russia surprises the world with its new weapon that does not fire, but makes its soldiers ‘invisible’, controls drones hundreds of kilometers away, reduces training to 1 hour, integrates autonomous AI, and already supports over 30,000 drones in warfare.