NANO BY BANDIT9 - THE LITTLE THING THAT COULD DO IT ALL
The Bandit9 Nano electric scooter is one of the most distinctive urban electric vehicles on the market: a machine built from 904L stainless steel (the same alloy used in Rolex watches) and polished to a liquid-metal finish that reads more like jewellery than transport. Designed by Bandit9 for the daily city commute, the Nano combines zero-emission performance with a retro-futuristic aesthetic that has no equivalent in the electric scooter segment.
Why 904L Steel?
Most electric scooters are built from plastic or painted aluminium. The Bandit9 Nano uses 904L stainless steel, the same high-grade alloy found in Rolex Oyster Professional watches. The material is polished to a sterling silver finish that maintains its lustre over time and gives the Nano an immediate presence that no painted surface can match. The choice is deliberate: it signals that the Nano is a luxury object as much as a vehicle, something designed to make a permanent impression rather than a first one.
Performance: Nano and Nano+
The Bandit9 Nano is available in two variants to suit different licence categories and performance needs. The base Nano has a governed top speed of 45 km/h, which means it can be ridden with a standard car licence in most European markets, no motorcycle licence required. The Nano+ raises the ceiling to 75 km/h and does require a motorcycle licence. Both versions are powered by a 4 kW rear hub motor fed by a 4.2 kWh removable battery, delivering a real-world range of up to 60 miles per charge. A full recharge from flat takes less than four hours using the supplied charging cable. If no socket is available at your destination, the battery can be removed entirely and charged at any standard household outlet nearby.
Designed for the City
The Nano was conceived specifically for urban environments. Its compact geometry allows it to slip through traffic, navigate narrow alleys and find parking in places where a conventional scooter or motorcycle cannot. The design draws inspiration from a falling meteor, resulting in bodywork that is both aerodynamically evocative and functionally lean. As Designboom noted in their coverage of the Nano, it manages to slip wittily through traffic without sacrificing visual impact at any speed.
The Details That Define Luxury
Every surface of the Nano received the same level of attention as the overall silhouette. Every curve is carved, every edge polished. The headlight unit, battery compartment and control interfaces are integrated into the 904L shell without visible fasteners or panel gaps. The Nano would look at home at a contemporary art exhibition as readily as it does on the streets of Paris during Fashion Week, which is precisely the cultural territory Bandit9 occupies.
Explore Bandit9 and Electric Scooters at TheArsenale
Bandit9 is one of the most consistently original vehicle designers working today, producing machines that treat two-wheeled transport as a medium for artistic expression. Explore the Bandit9 Gloss Red Supermarine motorcycle or browse the full Bandit9 collection at TheArsenale. For urban electric mobility with the same design-forward approach, discover the Moxie TheArsenale Special Edition electric scooter and the Pave 1 electric scooter.
For full technical coverage of the Bandit9 Nano, read the feature at New Atlas and the design review at Designboom.
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