A battery with increased capacity is provided in a straddled electric vehicle including a drive unit provided on a rear arm for supporting a rear wheel such that the rear wheel is rotatable. A power supply unit is located in a vehicle body frame to supply electric power to the drive unit. The drive unit includes a motor that overlaps the rear wheel in a side view of the vehicle. The power supply unit includes a battery and a controller. The controller supplies electric power stored in the battery to the drive unit. The vehicle body frame includes a head pipe and a pivot shaft. The pivot shaft supports the rear arm such that it is swingable. The power supply unit is located between the head pipe and pivot shaft in a side view of the vehicle.
STRADDLED ELECTRIC VEHICLE
2016-12-01
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch