This Blade Runner-inspired electric scooter can hit 65mph, travel for 60 miles and is getting a global launch soon

• The Infinite Machine P1 scooter features a 6kW rear hub motor
• Software package unlocks top speeds of 65mph
• Side panels can house cargo boxes or a massive loudspeaker

Infinite Machine isn’t afraid to do things a little differently and its original, angular Olto rapidly became known as the Cybertruck of the bike lanes – a Class 2 eBike that can hit a 33mph top speed and carry two passengers, all the while looking like something from a sci-fi movie.

Earlier this year, the New York-based company bolstered its line-up when it announced the P1, a similarly Judge Dredd daily commuter that wants to replace tired old internal combustion engine scooters with a smarter, anodized steel solution. Sound familiar?

"Our mission is to inspire a post-car future by building the best alternatives to cars.” says Joseph Cohen, CEO and co-founder of Infinite Machine.

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There’s room on the rear for a passenger – and enough grunt from the motor to ensure progress remains swift when riding two-up – as well as a modular side panel set-up that can house toughened cargo boxes.

Alternatively, these panels can be swapped out for a loud speaker to get those New York style block parties going. Infinite Machine also offers its own matching detachable trailer for towing larger loads, such as hauling cool boxes to the beach.

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Most basic driving licenses will cover riding the P1, or the equivalent of Compulsory Basic Training in the UK, but those with a full motorcycle license can pay to unlock full power and the top speed of 65mph.

Sick of plastic, budget scooters, co-founders and brothers Joe and Eddie Cohen wanted to introduce something more technologically accomplished to the scooter market, and the P1 packs the first automotive-grade dashboard and Apple CarPlay-enhanced infotainment system to the scene.

The P1’s bespoke Android and Apple app can be used as a digital key to unlock the bike, to check on the vehicle’s whereabouts when parked and take a live feed from the front and rear-mounted cameras to record rides for dash cam peace of mind.

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Currently, the P1 is on sale in the US, where it costs $10,000 (around £7,500 / AU$15,000) and deliveries are expected to start this Fall. But pricing is yet to be announced for Europe and further afield.

However, Infinite Machine is due to attend this year’s EICMA motorcycle show in Italy, where it will reveal more about its market expansion strategy and pricing.

While electric scooters have often been more expensive than their petrol-powered counterparts, Honda's latest CUVe model, which offers a vaguely similar range and top speed to the P1, costs around £3,800 (around $5,100 / AU$7,780).

With the styling and technology onboard, it would be fair to assume Infinite Machine's model will command a premium for looking cool.

Leon PoultneyEVs correspondent

Leon has been navigating a world where automotive and tech collide for almost 20 years, reporting on everything from in-car entertainment to robotised manufacturing plants. Currently, EVs are the focus of his attentions, but give it a few years and it will be electric vertical take-off and landing craft. Outside of work hours, he can be found tinkering with distinctly analogue motorcycles, because electric motors are no replacement for an old Honda inline four.

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