The Shanghai Customs eCub is the electric reinvention of the Honda Super Cub, and the eCub 2 takes that idea from clever conversion kit to a fully fledged production model built for urban commuting. Born in Shanghai, one of the busiest cities on earth, where a motorcycle license can cost as much as a year's rent, the eCub answered an obvious question: what to do with all the discarded Honda Super Cubs sitting idle? The result is a retro electric motorcycle that keeps the timeless silhouette and adds a clean, quiet, city-ready drivetrain.
What is the Shanghai Customs eCub 2?
The eCub 2 is an all-electric take on the Honda Super Cub, the most produced motor vehicle in history and a byword for rugged, dependable two-wheeled transport. Shanghai Customs strips the donor bike back and rebuilds it around an electric powertrain, blending classic Cub styling with modern components. What began as the original eCub conversion has matured into the eCub 2, a complete electric motorcycle that has been stealing the hearts of riders looking for a stylish, low-fuss city machine.
How far and how fast does the electric Super Cub go?
Just like the first one, the eCub 2 uses Samsung lithium-ion batteries that provide 40 kilometres of range. That is more than enough to get you around the city and to take you out on a joyride. With a top speed of 50 km/h it is plenty nippy through the streets, and its stripped, ripped body weighs the bare minimum so the 1000 watt electric motor can propel the bike with ease. For a daily commuter, that combination of light weight and instant electric torque makes the electric Super Cub feel effortless in traffic. You can see the full kit lineup on the official Shanghai Customs site.
Why the eCub design works
The stripped-down body has been reinforced with an aluminium milled swingarm that emphasizes the strength and rigidity of the Super Cub, a timeless and rugged motorcycle. A mix of classic and modern, the eCub 2 is where two worlds overlap to create a unique experience. As Silodrome notes, it keeps the much-loved Honda Super Cub character while swapping combustion for a hub-driven electric heart, the perfect balance for riders who want heritage looks with zero-emission running.
Explore more electric motorcycles at TheArsenale
If the eCub's blend of retro style and electric power appeals to you, browse TheArsenale's motorcycles collection and the wider electric vehicles collection. Standout electric two-wheelers include the commuter-focused Fuell Flow, the retro-modern Tarform Luna and the handcrafted Essence E-Raw Signature. Discover the full lineup in TheArsenale's motorcycles collection.
