It is raining electric scooter in India. On a day when Ola Electric is expected to roll out its e-scooter, Simple Energy, a company working on an electric two-wheeler model is all set to showcase its version, too. It will also begin pre-booking on the same day with an initial amount of Rs 1,947.
The pre-booking would begin from 5 pm onwards across India on independence day and the vehicle can be booked through the company's website, Simple Energy said in a release.
The vehicle is expected to have a range of 240 kms in eco mode, and priced between Rs 1,10,000 to Rs 1,20,000. The pre-orders would be given priority delivery when the production begins, it stated.
"Through Simple One, we hope to create a benchmark in the EV industry. August 15 is a historic day for us too. We look forward to an electrifying year ahead," Suhas Rajkumar, Founder, and CEO, Simple Energy said.
The company said it chose the amount of Rs 1,947 for pre-booking to denote the year of independence.
With a custom-built battery pack for Indian usage, the maiden scooter will be launched in 13 states across the country in phase 1, Simple Energy said, adding it is also working on a 2-lakh sq ft factory in Hosur, Tamil Nadu.
Simple One will have a 4.8 kWh lithium-ion battery, a top speed of 100kmph, and 0-50 kilometers per hour acceleration in 3.6 seconds, the company said.
Other key features include a mid-drive motor along with a removable battery and futuristic design. It also comes with smart features such as touch screen, onboard navigation, Bluetooth, among others.
(With PTI inputs)
