THE CUSTOMISED EDITION OF THE FIRST PIAGGIO E-SCOOTER COMBINES FUNCTIONALITY, SUSTAINABILITY AND DESIGN. DESIGNER FENG CHEN WANG, AN EXPERIMENTALIST AND INNOVATOR, REINTERPRETS THE THEME OF CONTEMPORARY MOBILITY. THE COLLABORATION ALSO SEES A DEDICATED HELMET AND A SPECIAL STREETWEAR COLLECTION.
25 March 2022 - Piaggio and Feng Chen Wang, one of the most experimental and innovative designers on the international landscape, have joined forces to create a special customised edition of Piaggio 1, the latest urban electric mobility solution from Piaggio.
Agile, light, essential and practical, Piaggio 1 revolutionises the e-scooter concept with a captivating design and real attention to detail. The Feng Chen Wang special edition stands out for its exclusive livery, on which the designer blends Chinese tradition - Feng was in fact born in Fujian, a province in south-eastern China known for its breath-taking natural landscapes - with the vibrant creativity that characterises London, where Feng’s studio and global team are based.
The watercolour visually combines the natural elements of water and the symbol of the Phoenix that, in Chinese mythology, represents virtue and grace. It is hand-painted using the traditional Chinese brush stroke technique, while the green colour, also used on the seat upholstery and the rims, does not only reflect the indigenous flora, but also universal values such as health, prosperity and harmony.
The collaboration with Feng Chen Wang also sees a dedicated helmet and a capsule collection of unisex streetwear garments that, presented last October at Shanghai Fashion Week, remodels tradition, turning it into something special and contemporary. Original and surprising garments in which the overlapping of recycled materials is also symbolic of the significant attention Feng pays to the themes of sustainability, the respecting of nature and creative recovery.
Piaggio 1. Piaggio 1 combines the winning features of the latest e-scooter - agile and lightweight for urban commuting as well as minimalist and practical - with the quality and reliability of Piaggio scooters. First and foremost, this means safety, thanks to a solid frame and suspension designed for riding pleasure, but also an attractive design, comfort, and high-level rideability, as well as a full technological package that includes digital colour instrumentation, full LED lighting, and a key-less system. Piaggio 1 is also the only e-scooter in its category with a spacious under-seat storage compartment, large enough to hold a full jet helmet.
Piaggio 1 is powered by an electric motor built into the rear wheel. the moped version (Piaggio 1), with speed limited to 45 km/h, puts out 1.2 kW of power, whereas the motorbike version (Piaggio 1 Active) mounts a 2-kW unit. With both versions, the battery is located beneath the seat, easily removable in just a few seconds and portable so it can be conveniently charged at home or in the office.
Piaggio 1. Speed of 45 km/h, range of up to 55 km in ECO*, up to 43 km in SPORT (WMTC cycle).
Piaggio 1 Active. Speed of 60 km/h, range of up to 85 km in ECO*, up to 66 km in SPORT (WMTC cycle).
The Feng Chen Wang special edition of Piaggio 1 is now available at Piaggio dealership.
Feng Chen Wang. Feng Chen Wang was born in Fujian, a province in south-eastern China. From there she travelled to London where, in the space of a few years, she established herself as a cutting-edge designer, part of a new generation of fashion talent. Her work sees her pursue a style that is conceptual, distinctive and functional, based on aesthetic values that draw from her Chinese roots and experiences. Nominated for the LVMH prize in 2016, she has collaborated with iconic brands such as Nike, Converse, UGG, and Levi’s.
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