Zero Motorcycles upgrades battery, shows off 2022 SR

Zero Motorcycles upgrades battery, shows off 2022 SR

The 2022 SR is powered by a motor tuned to deliver 122 ft.-lb. of torque, 74 HP, and reach a top speed of 104 MPH.

Zero Motorcycles has announced improvements to the company’s largest Z-Force lithium-ion batteries as well as the 2022 Zero SR motorcycle.

Zero has boosted the energy density in its batteries by up to 20%. Thanks to significant advances in battery design and architecture, these improved power packs come in two standard capacities of 14.4+ kWh and 15.6+ kWh. The “+” designation noted in the pack size indicates additional capacity increase opportunities of up to 17.3 kWh. The larger 15.6+ kWh battery configuration will be available on the premium street models of the 2022 SR/S and SR/F and the 14.4+ kWh will come on standard SR/S and SR/F as well as the new 2022 SR.

All three models will be able to increase their capacity through an on-demand upgrade. Maximizing the capacity of the new batteries through those upgrades and combining it with the optional Power Tank creates nearly 21 kWh of onboard energy storage. Zero’s onboard battery delivers 227 miles of city range and 113 miles at 70 mph, the company says.

Owners will unlock these additional battery capacities through the brand new Cypher Store. The Cypher Store is an on-demand marketplace of feature upgrades for Zero Motorcycles.

The 2022 SR is built on Zero’s exposed steel trellis frame. The 2022 SR is powered by the ZF 75-10 motor tuned to deliver 122 ft.-lb. of torque, 74 hp, and reaches a top speed of 104 mph. Enabling the Speed & Performance Boost via the Cypher Store unlocks the full capabilities of the motor as well as upgrades the SR to Advanced Bosch Motorcycle Stability Control, which adds cornering capabilities to its existing straight-line ABS, traction control and drag torque controls, the company says.

When equipped with all available Cypher Store battery capacity upgrades and the additional Power Tank accessory, available in early 2022, the SR’s total battery capacity can be increased to 20.9 kWh. Also new to the SR is the ability to charge from the public EV charging network via standard J1772 connections. The 2022 SR comes in Thermal Red, retails for $17,995, and will ship to Zero Motorcycles dealerships worldwide through Q1 2022.

You May Also Like

Nitrocross unveils all-electric race class with Sierra Car

In September, the Sierra Car support series race will take place at Nitrocross 24/25 in Richmond, VA.

Nitrocross-SIERRA_Car

Nitrocross launched the Sierra Car support series, a new electric race class created in partnership with Sierra Car and Hypercraft. This partnership first debuted with the series vehicle, Sierra Echo R-Spec, in an exhibition-style reveal at the Nitrocross 2023/2024 season finale in Las Vegas on Mar. 1. In September, the Sierra Car support series race will take place at Nitrocross 24/25 in Richmond, VA.

Dacia introduces all-electric Spring model

First launched in 2021, it was the third most-sold electric car in 2022 and 2023 with more than 140,000 registered worldwide since launch.

Dacia-Spring-upgrade-1400
Lucid reaches 2023 production goal, sets 2024 guidance

Lucid reported an annual revenue of $595.3 million, ending the quarter with approximately $4.78 billion of total liquidity.

Sapphire_Lucid_Air
Stellantis introduces all-electric Fiat 500e to the North American market

According to Stellantis, the Fiat 500e delivers an estimated range of 149 miles, enabled by a 42 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery.

Stellantis-FIAT-500e-1400
DTNA delivers two eCascadias to Goodwill Industries New Mexico

Since the start of production in 2022, the battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia has been delivered to over 50 fleets in North America.

DTNA-Goodwill-1400

Other Posts

Hyzon, New Way Trucks to develop hydrogen fuel cell refuse truck

Hyzon will supply fuel cell technology and the powertrain, while New Way will provide the automated side-load refuse body for the prototype.

Blue-Hydrogen-Gas-Prices-1400
Volvo Cars renames two electric models to fit other EVs in lineup

Volvo’s fully electric XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge models are being renamed to EX40 and EC40, respectively.

Volvo-cars-renames-EV-models
Hexagon Purus to supply hydrogen cylinders for next-gen fuel cell electric transit bus

Hexagon Purus will provide its hydrogen storage cylinders for New Flyer’s zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell electric transit bus.

Hexagon-Purus-xcelsior-charge-fc-hero-1400
Toyota invests in Kentucky facility to increase EV assembly

Since 2021, Toyota has announced new investments totaling $17 billion into U.S. manufacturing operations supporting electrification.

Toyota_BEV-Investment-1400