How does it compare?
Speed
The NAON Zero-On Prototype boasts a commendable top speed of 60 mph (96 km/h). It may seem modest next to the Harley-Davidson LiveWires ferocious 95 mph (153 km/h) or the blistering 150 mph (241 km/h) from the Energica Ego. However, it finds a cozy middle ground with the Zero Ss 85 mph (137 km/h) and the Zero SR/Fs impressive 124 mph (200 km/h).
Range
In the battle of endurance, the NAON Zero-On Prototype cruises with a range of approximately 60 miles (97 km). Contrast this with the Zero Ss 89 miles (143 km) and the Harley-Davidson LiveWires 146 miles (235 km). The Energica Ego offers a tantalizing 100 miles (161 km), yet all pale when faced with the Zero SR/F delivering up to 200 miles (322 km) under ideal conditions.
Power
Regarding sheer muscle, the NAON Zero-On Prototype churns out 14 kW (19 hp), an attribute fitting for urban escapades. It’s notably outgunned by the Zero S with its 46 hp (34 kW) engine, while the Harley-Davidson LiveWire roars with 105 hp (78 kW). The heavyweight champ here would be the Zero SR/F at a whopping 110 hp (82 kW), closely trailed by the Energica Ego’s 145 hp (108 kW).
Charging Time
When the time comes to juice up, the NAON Zero-On Prototype takes about 4 hours to reach a full battery, a competitive timeframe. The Zero S clocks in at a similar range with about 4.5 hours. The speed demons, Harley-Davidson LiveWire and Zero SR/F laugh in the face of waiting with rapid recharge times of 1 hour and 60 minutes respectively, thanks to DC fast charging. The Energica Ego is a mixed bag, taking about 3.5 hours for a full charge on a fast charger.
Price
Pocket-wise, the NAON Zero-On Prototype remains the budget-friendly darling at $5,300 (approx. £4,300 or €4,800). In stark contrast, the Zero S starts around $10,995 (approx. £9,200 or €10,000), while the Harley-Davidson LiveWire rockets past with a price tag of $29,799 (approx. £22,500 or €25,000). The performance-laden Zero SR/F and the premium Energica Ego both demand a king’s ransom of around $21,495 (approx. £16,000 or €18,000) and $34,300 (approx. £26,000 or €30,000), respectively.
Make no mistake, the NAON Zero-On Prototype may not boast the face-melting characteristics of its more expensive peers, but it offers a balanced blend of urban mobility, affordability, and eco-awareness that’s hard to beat within its class.
