Key Highlights
- Upcoming Simple energy electric scooter announced
- Will be called Simple Dot One e-scooter
- Affordable option competing against Ola S1 Air
- To offer 151 km range
Simple Energy, the EV startup forayed into the two wheeler EV segment with its budget friendly Simple One electric scooter. Now, the company has announced a new variant that will be priced lower than the first-gen model. dubbed Simple Dot One electric scooter, the upcoming variant is expected to compete against the Ola S1 Air which is priced below Rs. 1.20 lakh. What else do we know? Find out below:
Simple Dot One E-Scooter Official India Launch Date Announced
Simple Energy is set to expand its presence in the Indian two wheeler EV market with the launch of Dot One electric scooter. The brand has scheduled the launch on December 15 in the Indian market.
Also Read: Power Up Safely: Eight Essential Measures For Charging Your EV In Public
What Could Be Its Price? Expected Rivals?
Simple Dot One electric scooter is being said to be a rival to the Ola S1 Air electric scooter. Now, Simple Energy hasn’t revealed the exact pricing for its upcoming e-scooter. But since it is expected to be a lower end variant compared to the Simple One electric scooter it definitely will carry a lower price tag below Rs. 1.45 lakh in the Indian market.
Furthermore, the Simple Dot One electric scooter could be a rival to the Ola S1 Air which retails at around Rs. 1.19 lakh in the country. This makes us believe that Simple could launch the Dot One electric scooter under Rs. 1.20 lakh price segment in the country.
Also Read: Yakuza Karishma 3-Seater Electric Car Launched: Cheaper Than Hero Karizma XMR At Just Rs. 1.70 Lakh
What About Simple Dot One Electric Scooter’s Powertrain And Features?
Simple Energy has shared only a handful powertrain and feature details of the Dot One electric scooter currently. The entire spec-sheet and the powertrain could be announced in the coming weeks. That said, let’s take a look at the currently available details:
- Simple Dot One electric scooter will be build on the same platform as the first-gen model
- Will be powered by a 3.7 kWh battery pack
- Is said to deliver 151 km certified range per charge
- IDC range claimed is up to 160 km per charge
- Peak power and peak torque figures unannounced
- Will offer 30 liter under seat storage
Also Read: Power Up Safely: Eight Essential Measures For Charging Your EV In Public
Worth The Wait?
Well, Indian two wheeler electric scooter market is growing exponentially and the demand has increased in the last few years. More options for the audience makes it easy to choose the right variant depending on their daily ride requirements.
That said, with over 150 km range and 30 liter under seat storage, the Simple Dot electric scooter will be an ideal ride option for the consumers. The remaining factors deciding its success in the Indian market would be the set of features it will offer and the cost.
