We thought Honda was slow off the mark with its first European electric moped only confirmed in November. Maybe that’s not so bad. Suzuki this week announced that it won’t have an electric two-wheeler available anywhere in the world until 2024.

Honda does at least offer electric bikes in Japan with plans to have at least 10 electric motorcycle models on sale worldwide by 2025.

In contrast, announcing its 2030 growth strategy earlier this week, Suzuki said its first electric two-wheeler “for daily transportation such as commuting to work, school or shopping” would be out in 2024, albeit with plans to have launched eight models by 2030.

That description sounds very much like an e-moped rather than a higher-powered electric motorbike. Indeed the firm adds that, “For large motorcycles for leisure purposes, we are considering adopting carbon neutral fuels.”

For what it’s worth, Suzuki has shown at least some commitment to developing electric vehicles through its involvement with Gachaco, the company through which it, Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha are seeking to standardise swappable electric batteries for light electric vehicles (LEVs).

Lower down its press release, Suzuki reveals it has alternate plans for reducing CO2 emissions in the growing Indian market: biogas derived from cow dung.

“This biogas can be used for Suzuki’s CNG models that account for approximately 70% of CNG car market in India,” it says.

“We believe that the biogas business in India not only contributes to carbon neutrality, but also promotes economic growth and contribute to the society of India. We are also in view of expanding the business to other farming areas in regions including Africa, ASEAN, and Japan in the future.”