This fun-vibes Honda Cub lookalike electrical scooter is now half off

The CSC Monterey – some of the charming little electrical scooters on the US market – has dropped to a shockingly low $1,699down from its authentic $2,899 MSRP. That’s almost half off for a full-size, street-legal electrical scooter that channels main Honda Tremendous Cub power, however with out the gasoline, noise, or upkeep of the unique.

CSC Bikes, based mostly in Azusa, California, has a protracted historical past of importing and supporting small-format electrical and gasoline bikes, however the Monterey has at all times stood out because the model’s “enjoyable vibes first” mannequin. With its step-through body, massive retro headlight, slim bodywork, and upright seating place, it seems like one thing from a Sixties postcard – simply introduced into the trendy period with lithium batteries and a brushless hub motor.

I had my first expertise on one in all these scooters again in 2021, after I reviewed the then-new mannequin right here on Electrek. I immediately fell in love with it and even obtained one for my dad. It now lives at his place and I believe he will get simply as a lot pleasure from taking a look at it in his storage as driving it.

You’ll be able to see my overview video beneath.

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The efficiency is solidly moped-class, which is strictly what it’s designed for. A 2,400W rear hub motor pushes the Monterey as much as a claimed 30 mph or 48 km/h (I discovered it actually topped out at nearer to 32 mph or 51 km/h), making it good for metropolis streets, seaside cities, and lower-speed suburban routes.

A 60V, roughly 1.6 kWh detachable battery provides round 30–40 miles (48-64 km) of real-world vary, relying on how aggressively you twist the throttle. It’s commuter-ready, grocery-run-ready, and campus-ready proper out of the crate.

It’s additionally remarkably approachable. At round 181 kilos (82 kg), the Monterey is gentle for a sit-down scooter, making it straightforward to maneuver and park. There’s a small storage cubby, LED lighting, and the same old easy twist-and-go operation. And it comes with full help from CSC, an organization that retains a large warehouse stocked with elements and spare components.

My sister has a CSC SG250 (I’m nonetheless attempting to transform her to electrical) and has gotten nice help from them prior to now, together with from their mechanics strolling her by way of carburetor questions over the cellphone. So I do know from private expertise that CSC is a good firm that stands behind its bikes.

However the actual story right here is the value. Scooters on this class sometimes hover between $2,500 and $4,500, and electrical retro-style fashions typically leap nicely above that.

At $1,699the Monterey is likely one of the least costly street-legal electrical scooters obtainable from a good US distributor, particularly one that truly shares components and gives cellphone help.

For those who’ve been inquisitive about swapping a number of automobile errands for one thing electrical – otherwise you simply need a enjoyable, vintage-styled runabout for getting round city – this is likely one of the finest offers of the 12 months.