ARCHOS : launches the first Google Android scooter, the ARCHOS Citee Connect,designed and assembled in France

ARCHOS launches the first Google Android scooter, the ARCHOS Citee Connect, designed and assembled in France

Paris - Thursday, February 20th, 2018 - ARCHOS, which has marketed a complete range of urban mobility since January 2017, is expanding it today with three new models. The ARCHOS Citee Connect, the first Google Android scooter, fully imagined, prototyped and assembled in France, will delight the most connected commuters. Also previewed at the MWC 2018 (Hall 6 - Stand B60), the ARCHOS Citee and ARCHOS Citee Power scooters will bring to the many riders eager to optimize their trips, solutions as enjoyable as reliable. They will be available from April 2018 starting at 399.99 €. The ARCHOS Citee Connect willhit the shelves in the summer of 2018 at499.99 €.

The first connected electric scooter

Designed and assembled in France, the ARCHOS Citee Connect is the first Google Android scooter. With its multimedia dashboard, it comes in a large high definition screen, with a touch panel, embedding all the functions of a smartphone. Powered by a quad-core processor, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of flash memory, and Google Android 8 ("Oreo"), this 5-inch display is protected against shocks and bad weather. It not only shows speed but also distance traveled and remaining battery level. It is connected in 3G, allowing the driver to access numerous applications and services during journeys.

An unprecedented comfort of use

The ARCHOS Citee Connect is equipped with ergonomic handles and large wheels (8.5 inches), puncture-proof and dimpled for better suspension. Its 250W motor and 36V battery give it a range of over 25 kilometers in urban areas. The battery life can be increased by 15% thanks to its energy recovery system, which automatically recharges the battery with each braking. It can also be charged via a docking station, very conveniently, available as an option.

To share

Equipped with a reel lock,

integrated into the chassis and

controlled by an application

installed on the dashboard, the

ARCHOS Citee Connect can be

parked safely anywhere around

town. It is easily shared remotely

via a dedicated application hosted

on a smartphone.

French design

To ensure the highest level of quality, adequacy to traffic conditions in Europe and customization to cities wishing to develop a shared fleet of scooters, ARCHOS has chosen to assemble its ARCHOS Citee Connect in France.

ARCHOS Citee

The electric scooter ARCHOS Citee is made of aluminum, for a maximum of lightness and resistance. It is equipped with large wheels for more comfort on the tracks. Easy to drive with its three speeds, it can reach a maximum speed of 22 to 25 km / h. It offers an excellent level of safety, with its rear brake and reflective strips on the sides. Its acceleration and deceleration can be adjusted from the handlebars. It folds in the blink of an eye, safely, thanks to a dedicated latch, and weighs less than 12 kgs. Its display shows the speed and remaining level of the battery. It can support up to 100 kgs.

ARCHOS Citee Power

The electric scooter ARCHOS Citee Power can follow all types of lanes, including the steepest, with its large 8.5 inch wheels. It provides maximum adequacy to traffic conditions and comfort with its two speed levels, slow or fast. Truly adapted to roads, it reaches a maximum speed of 25 km / h for a range of 18 to 22 kms. Ultra-secured, it is equipped with disc brakes, a non-slip coating, a headlight, a light that signals the braking in the back and a bell, convenient to warn its presence. Resistant, with a high-quality aluminum frame, it folds easily and is carried everywhere with its hook attachment. Its LED display shows the speed and remaining battery level.

Sneak previewed at the MWC 2018 (Hall 6 - Stand B60), the scooters ARCHOS Citee and ARCHOS Citee Power will be available in April 2018 starting from 399,99 € TTC. The ARCHOS Citee Connect is expected to hit the shelves in summer 2018 at 499.99 €.

About ARCHOS

ARCHOS, a pioneer in consumer electronics, continues to innovate and revolutionize the consumer electronics market. Among others, the French manufacturer was first with an HDD MP3 player in 2000, a multimedia player in 2003, Google Android powered tablets in 2009, a connected Smart Home in 2014 and PicoWAN, the first collaborative network dedicated to the IoT, in 2016. Today, ARCHOS offers its own line of tablets, smartphones and connected objects worldwide. It also markets and distributes high-value innovative products associated with the tablet and smartphone markets: urban mobility, smart entertainment. With headquarters in France, offices in Europe and in Asia, ARCHOS has become a strong pan-European player and is furthering its international expansion. ARCHOS is quoted on Compartment C of Eurolist, Euronext Paris, ISIN Code: FR0000182479.

Contacts

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ARCHOS Citee Main specifications

Weight:	11.5 kgs
Dimensions:	1,040x420x1,070 mm unfolded
1,070x170x310 mm folded
Motor:	250 W
Peak speed:	22 to 25 km / h - 3 speeds
Braking system:	Electrical and mechanical
Wheels:	8 inches
Battery:	Lithium-5,000 mAh
Autonomy*:	10 to 12 kms
Charging time:	4 to 5 hours
Maximum load:	100 kgs

ARCHOS Citee Power Main specifications

Weight:	13 kgs
Dimensions:	1,000x405x920 mm unfolded
1,000x405x235 mm folded
Motor:	350 W - 2 speeds
Peak speed:	25 km / h
Braking system:	Disc brakes
Wheels:	8.5 inches
Battery:	Lithium-6,000 mAh
Autonomy*:	18 to 22 kms
Charging time:	2 to 3 hours
Maximum load:	100 kgs

ARCHOS Citee Connect Main specifications

Dashboard:	5 inch screen - IPS - 350 Nits - Gorilla Glass,
Google Android 8 (Oreo), 3G, WiFi, GPS, Splash
resistant
Weight:	13 kgs
Dimensions:	1,000x405x920 mm unfolded
1,000x405x235 mm folded
Motor:	350 W - 2 speeds
Peak speed:	25 km / h
Braking system:	Disc brakes
Wheels:	8.5 inches
Battery:	Lithium-6,000 mAh
Autonomy*:	18 to 22 kms
Charging time:	2 to 3 hours
Maximum load:	100 kgs

*The autonomy may vary based on different factors such as the weight of the user, the speed and the slope.