# Striking Electric Motorcycles The Shanghai Customs eCub 2 Is Set to Bring Style to Electric Bikes By Justin Lam | Published 2018-03-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecub-2 References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/motorcycles/shanghai-customs-ecub2/) & [silodrome](https://silodrome.com/ecub-2-retro-electric-motorcycle/) The eCub 2 is a striking electric motorcycle by [Shanghai Customs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-cloak) that is set to be production-ready by the end of April 2018. The impressive ride is built on the much loved [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wn7) Super Cub chassis and is powered by a 1000 watt electric motor. The eCub 2 features a removable [Panasonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-energy) lithium-ion battery pack, which gives the motorcycle the ability to run for 25 miles at an average speed of 30-mph. The eCub 2 furthers its performance capabilities with the inclusion of a rear disc brake, a customizable seat, adjustable shocks, high-powered LED headlight, a smartphone mount and a LED taillight in the rear. The eCub 2 is a perfect example of the innovation set by Shanghai Customs in the electric motorcycle market. The demand for these vehicles have increased immensely and Shanghai Customs are leading the charge in the creation of luxurious and better looking models. Image Credit: Shanghai Customs ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Electric Motorcycles:** Shanghai Customs is creating a new market for luxury, stylish electric motorcycles with the eCub 2 model. - **Removable Battery Technology:** The eCub 2's removable Panasonic lithium-ion battery pack highlights a growing trend and opportunity for innovation in the electric motorcycle industry. - **Customizable Electric Motorcycles:** The eCub 2's customizable seat and smartphone mount showcase a trend for customizable electric motorcycle options that will present new innovations and opportunities for the industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electric Motorcycle Manufacturing:** Shanghai Customs eCub 2 showcases the potential for innovation within the electric motorcycle manufacturing industry. - **Battery Technology Industry:** The eCub 2's removable battery pack provides opportunities for growth and innovation within the battery technology industry. - **Customization Services and Parts Manufacturing:** The eCub 2's customizable seat and smartphone mount create opportunities for growth and innovation within the customization services and parts manufacturing industry for electric motorcycles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic EV Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/senmenti-0-electric-motorcycle.md) - [Electric Sporting Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7000-d.md) - [Classic Motorcycle-Style E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrambler-x2.md) - [Retro-Inspired Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachman.md) - [Urban-Centric Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ce-02.md) - [Angular Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecodryft.md) - [Bike-Motorcycle Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niu-sqi.md) - [Manga-Influenced Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-ichiban-electric-motorcycle.md) - [Efficient Cyberpunk Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolette-shockwave.md)