Blog · 23 October 2026

Charging an electric motorcycle: what the Honda WN7 shows

Which plug fits, how long does charging take, and how far can you go? Using the Honda WN7, Honda's first fully fledged electric motorcycle, as an example, we show what matters when charging an electric motorcycle.

Charging an electric motorcycle – Honda WN7 in the design of the EV FUN Concept study

The battery of the Honda WN7

The Honda WN7 has a permanently installed 9.3 kWh lithium-ion battery. It sits low and centrally and is a load-bearing part of the chassis. Honda states a range of 140 km according to WMTC, the standardised test cycle for motorcycles, with a consumption of 80 Wh per kilometre. As with any electric vehicle, the range in everyday use depends on speed, temperature and riding style.

Charging an electric motorcycle: Type 2 and CCS2

The WN7 charges via two connections: Type 2 for alternating current (AC) at home, at a wallbox or at public charging stations, and CCS2 for direct current (DC) at a rapid charger. Honda thus uses the same standard as on the Honda CR-V e:PHEV.

Household socket (230 V): around 5.5 hours
Wallbox (6 kVA): around 2.4 hours from 0 to 100 per cent; Honda Switzerland states under 2 hours 30 minutes
Rapid charger (CCS2): from 20 to 80 per cent in under 30 minutes – according to Honda, under ideal conditions this is enough for around 89 km

Honda WN7 with twin LED headlights and daytime running lights — The Honda WN7: 9.3 kWh battery, 140 km range according to WMTC

Riding modes and energy recovery

The WN7 has the riding modes STANDARD, SPORT, RAIN and ECON. Using paddles on the left grip, you select regeneration in levels 0 to 3: when you roll off the throttle, the motor then recovers energy. There is also a walking-pace mode forwards and backwards up to 5 km/h and a selectable speed limiter.

Output and licence

The liquid-cooled electric motor delivers 18 kW continuous output and 50 kW peak output, and torque is 100 Nm. Honda compares the output with a 600 cc combustion engine and the torque with a 1000 cc motorcycle. Top speed is 129 km/h and the weight is 217 kg. Honda Switzerland lists the WN7 for category A restricted (A2).

More on electric models is available on the Electric motorcycle page of Honda Motorrad Zürich. You can find the CUV e: and the EM1 e: on 123motorrad.ch in the Honda Scooters category.

The Honda WN7 at Honda Motorrad Zürich

Honda WN7
Model year 2026

Power
18 kW
Top speed
129 km/h

A2

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about charging an electric motorcycle

How long does it take to charge the Honda WN7?

At a wallbox (6 kVA) around 2.4 hours from 0 to 100 per cent, at a household socket around 5.5 hours. At a rapid charger it goes from 20 to 80 per cent in under 30 minutes.

Charging an electric motorcycle: which plug does the WN7 need?

Type 2 for alternating current (AC) and CCS2 for direct current (DC) at a rapid charger.

How far does the Honda WN7 go on one charge?

Honda states 140 km according to WMTC. In everyday use, the range depends on speed, temperature and riding style.

Can I charge the WN7 from a household socket?

Yes, according to Honda, charging from a 230 V household socket takes around 5.5 hours.

Which licence do I need for the Honda WN7?

Honda Switzerland lists the WN7 for category A restricted (A2). Its continuous output is 18 kW, its peak output 50 kW.

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