Realized with the support of Ford Otosan, Rakun wants to breathe new life into commercial-oriented use with its electric motorcycle models.
The rapid integration of electrical power into transportation is rewriting the rules, especially in metropolitan cities. Under the heading of micromobility, the incredible numbers of scooters on the streets were also reflected on the motorcycle side in a short time. So much so that we witnessed that even Harley-Davidson, one of the world’s most established manufacturers, implemented its first electric model in this process. This situation has not only attracted the attention of motorcycle-focused brands. Having successfully analyzed the trend in the world, Ford Otosan claims to capture the process from a completely different angle with its new initiative Rakun Mobility, which it announced last November. Rakun brand, which aims to provide services with different business models for all users looking for innovative and light mobility solutions, responds to both commercial and individual usage purposes with its electric motorcycle that offers two different dynamics.
Highlights for raccoon models
Pro2 and Pro3 models, which were developed by Turkish engineers as motorcycle-moped and produced at Ford Otosan Eskişehir Factory, are currently the cornerstone of the product range. The models, which can be used without the need for a Class A motor license, have range values that can exceed 100 kilometers with a full charge, depending on the driving scenarios. While the Pro2 model offers a load carrying support of 155 kilograms, including the driver, this figure can be stretched up to 179 kilograms with the Pro3. The battery capacity of the models, which set off with an electric motor producing 5.5 horsepower, is 5 kW/h. Users can make this battery fully charged in 4.5 hours over normal mains electricity. Let’s not go without mentioning that we found the models’ performance in this combination to be sufficient for both straightness and uphill performance in our little ride, which is a first meeting. The maximum speed that raccoon models can reach will be limited to 45 km/h.
Raccoon Pro2 and Pro3 come with parts that won our appreciation as hardware. The 5-inch TFT LCD panel, which is offered as standard in the models, is very pleasant both in terms of interface and usability. On this screen, apart from the instant range and speed information, the sharing of a detail such as how much carbon emissions you have prevented compared to a conventional engine makes driving more satisfying for the user. According to the data shared by the brand in this wing; In the scenario where motor courier travels approximately 120-150 km per day, 3 tons of CO2 emission is prevented at the end of a year in which Raccoon is used. It is also important that wide-angle LED headlights and front and rear disc brakes come as standard on the motorcycle.
Ford Otosan Raccoon Pro 3
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Raccoon models have important advantages in commercial use
Although the Pro2 and Pro3 models can be purchased for individual use, we can clearly see that their birth points are actually shaped in the focus of commercial use. As a matter of fact, the fact that the first prototypes developed were shaped by the opinions of the leading brands of the market and food industry is an important proof of this. The Raccoon team then reveals the final products by receiving feedback from more than 20 corporate customers, including cargo companies, municipalities, and catering companies.
Rakun’s operational work on the service side is definitely based on successful philosophies. After-sales service is one of the most important areas in the company. Mobile service, along with selected Ford passenger and light commercial services, is among the supports waiting for users who buy these models. Bringing a replacement model to its mobile service support, the brand delivers the replacement model to its Raccoon owner if it encounters a problem that it cannot solve during the day.
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It is also possible to talk about great advantages in terms of both the total purchase cost and the return on investment, due to reasons such as not needing service for a long time and no fuel costs. According to the brand, motorcycles do not require maintenance up to 75,000 km or 3 years. When we look at the calculations, the models, which have reached the break-even point in approximately 1.5 years compared to the internal combustion engine, provide a price advantage of 64,000 TL at the end of the 3rd year. Rakun promises low purchasing costs with its profitable subscription models. The product range in the current lists prices as follows;
Pro2 – 114,699 TL
Pro2 with passenger seat – 115.699 TL
Pro3 – 127,000 TL