Gogoro Introduces Pulse, its Latest Cutting-Edge Smart scooter

By DaMarko Webster

Gogoro Inc, a global leader in battery-swapping ecosystems for sustainable urban mobility solutions, has unveiled its latest flagship Smartscooter, Pulse. The introduction of Pulse underscores Gogoro’s unwavering commitment to performance, innovation, and design, setting a new benchmark for advanced high-performance Smartscooters.

Horace Luke, the Founder and CEO of Gogoro, highlighted the company’s recognized contribution to transforming the urban two-wheel industry through cutting-edge innovation, performance, and design. He expressed that the Pulse introduces an exhilarating riding experience, incorporating the latest advancements in electric performance, aerodynamic efficiency, advanced lighting, and an immersive interactive user interface.

As the global demand for sustainable living and electric transportation grows, Qualcomm Technologies plays a pivotal role by providing smart solutions for two-wheelers. Laxmi Rayapudi, Vice President of Product Management at Qualcomm Technologies, expressed excitement about Gogoro utilizing the Snapdragon Digital Chassis QWM2290 SoC in its latest Smartscooter. The collaboration aims to explore further applications for the Snapdragon Digital Chassis QWM2290 SoC to enhance digital services and foster innovation in the micro mobility industry.

Inspired by futuristic visions, Gogoro redesigned the advanced high-performance Smartscooter, resulting in the Pulse. The scooter features an AEROFORCE design language, employing advanced aerodynamics to minimize drag and enhance airflow for motor cooling, making it the most aerodynamically efficient Smartscooter designed by Gogoro.

The Pulse is powered by Gogoro’s Hyper Drive powertrain, incorporating the H1 motor, Hypercore smart system, and a hybrid water and air dual-cooling system. This powertrain enhances performance, with the Pulse achieving impressive figures such as 0-50km/h in 3.05 seconds, a max power output of 9.0 kW, and 378nm of torque at the rear wheel.

Gogoro’s commitment to safety is evident in the Pulse’s advanced active-matrix lighting system, consisting of 13 independent LED units. This system provides a new level of safety, awareness, and convenience, dynamically adjusting to the rider’s speed, turns, and weather conditions.

The Pulse is equipped with Gogoro’s Smart Cockpit dashboard, featuring a 10.25-inch panoramic HD touch display powered by Qualcomm Technologies’ QWM2290 SoC. The iQ Touch HD user interface offers various features and services, including ride modes, turn-by-turn navigation, and Gogoro GoStation locations.

Additionally, the Pulse includes integration with Apple Wallet and Apple Find My feature, allowing riders to seamlessly lock, unlock, and start the scooter with a tap of their iPhone or Apple Watch. The integration with Apple Find My enables users to locate their Smartscooter using the Apple Find My app.