The much awaited 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge e-SUV finally gets a price tag. The company yesterday launched its first full electric offering in India at an ex-showroom of Rs 55.90 lakh. Volvo India has also confirmed that deliveries for this new e-SUV will start from October. Bookings will open up today (27th July) and if you want one, the only way will be via the online process. Yes, prospective customers will have to place the orders online on Volvo’s website. The car, as of now, will not be sold via showrooms – infact customers will even have to complete the payment process online. The XC40 e-SUV is also the first locally assembled luxury electric vehicle in India. Volvo has also announced ‘Hassle-Free Ownership Package” that comes as standard in the price of the car.
Hassle-Free Ownership Package
With the ex-showroom price of Rs 55.90 lakh, you as a customer will get the following benefits.
3 years comprehensive warranty
3 years service
3 years RSA (road side assistance)
8 years battery warranty
4 years subscription to digital services
1 wall box charger (11 kW)
Heart of the matter
One of the biggest highlights of the new Volvo XC40 Electric SUV is its battery pack and the range. This one has a twin (electric) motor set-up which means the power can be transferred to all four wheels as well. This is now only handy during driving in slush or snow but with the ample ground clearance, the XC40 Recharge can also take a fair bit of mild off-roading. The short front and rear overhangs also come handy. This gives it an edge over most other electric SUVs.
The combined power and torque outputs stand at 402 BHP and 660 Nm respectively. Impressive figures and these are enough to give the XC40 Recharge a 0-100 km/h sprinting time of just 4.9 seconds. It has a 78 kWh battery capacity and gets a claimed range of over 400km. During our review in Delhi NCR few weeks back [you may play the video below], the XC40 Electric did over 150km in 50% of battery comfortably and this included various traffic conditions. You can also activate the one-pedal mode wherein both acceleration and braking can be controlled by a single (right) pedal.
“The launch of the XC40 Electric and its assembly at our Bangalore plant further reinforces Volvo Car’s long term vision and commitment to India and the Indian consumer. We are happy that the wait is over for our loyal consumers who have long wanted an EV with the hallmark quality and safety that Volvo is globally known for. Range upto four hundred plus kilometre of the XC40 Recharge, on a single charge is an added attraction. Also, the direct online sales by the company demonstrates our commitment towards building direct relationship with our customers and offer them a hassle-free buying experience.” said Mr. Jyoti Malhotra, Managing Director, Volvo Car India
Rivals
In India, there have been an increasing number of electric offerings in the luxury space lately. The Volvo XC40 Recharge will rival likes of the Kia EV6, BMW i4 and the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq5. In terms of pricing, the XC40’s sticker price is lower than Kia EV6’s pricing of 59.95 lakh and much lower than BMW’s i4 that is sold at Rs 69.90 lakh – all prices being ex-showroom Delhi.
This new e-SUV is based on the normal XC40. It is based on the CMA platform and expectedly, features a similar exterior and interior design. However, there are subtle changes like a blanked-out front grille and different design for the alloy wheels.
Back in August 2021, Simple Energy dropped a surprise in the world of electric mobility in the form of the ‘One’ electric scooter. It came with technological marvels and specifications that were unheard of in the segment before. The company even opened up bookings on 15th of August. Needless to say, I too joined the rush and was among the lucky ones to book this within the first few minutes itself. However, since then, there has been a painful and slow wait for any concrete updates. Even the delivery schedules have been pushed forward several times.
However, there is a saying, “good things take time coming” and post my riding experience, I think this is true with the curious case of Simple One too. I finally got a chance to sample this revolutionary e-scooter few days back around the outskirts of Bangalore and even had a quick informal chat with Suhas, CEO & Founder. All my doubts, questions and even apprehensions got cleared and happy to report, I am happy I did not cancel my booking all this time.
How Does It Look
As compared to the prototype that was showcased in 2021, that we saw last year, the Simple One’s design has been tweaked a lot. It now looks sharper, modern and sportier, just what one wants from a new age mobility partner. The striking and aggressive DRLs (Day Time Running Lights) look menacing and are placed on either side of the razor sharp visor. The LED headlamp comes in on the lower part and giving it company as the raised indicators. The indicators are housed on a small body extension that are hollow for a mini, pseudo ‘air dam’ effect. Nice!
The side profile of the Simple One shows that it isn’t a generous scooter in terms of dimensions. Yes, it is compact but has its own share of design lines – the raised seat, raised rear and smart looking 12 inch alloy wheels. These wheels are designed keeping aerodynamics in mind – such is the level of thinking and engineering that has gone into the product. The rear of the Simple One is something I love. Yes, the wheel size could have been bigger but inverted V shaped LED lights shout attention. Likewise, the grab rail too is designed well.
Overall, the Simple One electric scooter stands out in terms of aesthetics. Owners will have four colours to pick from – shade of black, blue, red and white. The company will also offer wider tyres once the deliveries start – these will be 100mm wide for the front and 110mm wide for the rear.
Features
This is one area where the Simple One electric scooter stands out. From the regular dose of touch screen LCD display to disc brakes at both the ends, this scooter also offers you a cruise control. This can be activated from the buttons placed on the right side handle bar. As expected, there are riding modes too. And then the huge under-seat storage space, dual battery set-up (with a portable smaller unit) and Bluetooth connectivity. There will also be over the air (OTA) updates and a connected app that offers functions like Geo Fencing, remote telemetry, navigation et al. I am also happy to see TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system) being standard here. This is very essential as even a 3-4 PSI lower tyre pressure can lead to a big drop in riding range. And although ABS (anti-lock braking system) isn’t on offer right now, you do have CBS or combined braking system coming in here.
Battery & Range
The Simple One scooter also takes care of the biggest hurdle that owners face while putting down their money for an electric vehicle. Range Anxiety isn’t a concern here as this has a total battery capacity of 4.8 kWh. There are two batteries, one being fixed under the floor and second being a portable 1.5 kWh unit. This second battery is located under the seat and can be taken out easily incase you want to charge it at home, office or someone else’s place. Ofcourse when you charge the scooter conventionally via the wire, both the batteries end up getting charged.
Simple One claims both the batteries combined together will offer real world riding range of 200km in eco mode! This is far more than what other options like the Ather 450x or Ola S1 Pro offer in the same price band. If your daily ride will be 30-40 km, you will have to charge the scooter every 4-5 days. The certified mileage by the way stands at a whopping 236km! This ofcourse again is in the Eco Mode. Other three modes include Ride, Dash and Sonic. Although performance levels go up, the real world riding range in these are approximately 150km, 100km and 65km respectively. In terms of charging, it takes just over 2 and half hours for the main battery and an hour and fifteen minutes for the secondary battery. Not bad, eh?
Performance
And this brings us to the strongest point of the Simple One. There is no other Indian scooter (petrol or electric powered) that comes close in terms of outright acceleration. With a light rider on board, this thing will hit 40 km/h from a standstill in just 2.77 seconds and 60 in less than 4.5 seconds. Love traffic light GPs? Pick this one up. And the power doesn’t really taper off even till 80 km/h. Given the right road, the Simple One will also hit 105 km/h in the Sonic mode. However, this mode not work once the battery drops to 40% or lower. But its not just about the outright punch but how the scooter fares during roll-ons or while overtaking traffic. Though our test ride location was devoid of traffic for me to judge this factor, the punch from 40 to 60 or 60 to 80 was surprisingly very good.
The Eco mode is limited to 45 km/h and I am assuming most users will pick this only when the destination is far away or battery level is low. The Ride mode has a good balance of performance and range. Top speed is limited to 65 km/h, acceleration is brisk and you get ample range to do a return trip from your city’s outskirts. The third mode is Dash that is also usable for riding to work and back at a pace that will keep you ahead of others – top speed of 85 km/h with a range of about 100km is excellent by all means. Perfect for me as my one-way commute to Gurgaon is 35km. And then the Sonic mode that can be used to tease motorcycles and fast moving cars during your commute. And before you ask, yes, you can switch between modes on the GO.
Ride & Handling
Suhas Rajkumar, during a candid discussion post the ride, revealed his love for motorsports. This was clearly evident in the dynamics of the scooter. Even with a tall and heavy rider, the One felt nimble, changing lanes how I wanted it to. The small test ride area had its share of turns, u-turn and even cone sets that allowed me to do a quick slalom run. At the end of the stint, I was convinced that the Simple One is definitely one of the best handling scooters in India. A special mention needs to be done for the Symmetrical mounted progressive monoshock absorber at the rear. Under hard acceleration or braking, the suspension does not offer much unwanted ‘push’ to the rider. Likewise, even with a load of over 100kgs, over undulations, the rear did not feel too soft and nor did it bottom out even once. Brilliant!
Rider ergonomics are something I want to talk about here. The seat is well padded and a generous amount of that is reserved for the rider. The rear part isn’t too high which means good set-up a pillion. And although the scooter isn’t large in dimensions, the seating posture felt adequately comfortable for my frame. The handle bar – seat – floor board triangle will be extremely comfortable (yet sporty) for anyone under 5’10” in my opinion. Talking of which, the floor board is large enough to take in large boot sizes as well.
Summary
At Rs 1.1 lakh, the Simple One electric scooter offers astonishingly good value for money. Over 200km of real world range, 105 km/h top speed, sorted dynamics and feature loaded, the wait for this revolution has been worth it. Suhas has promised deliveries to start from physical stores by end of September / early October. I can’t wait to get mine home (in a shade of white) and follow up with ample videos for our readers and viewers. Stay tuned!
Tata Motors had first showcased the Sierra concept SUV at the 2020 Auto Expo. This brand name was popular in India a few decades back and it seems the company will relaunch the name next year. Unlike the previous Sierra that was powered by a diesel engine, the new 2023 model could be a full e-SUV. It is likely that the company will showcase it at the upcoming 2023 Auto Expo. If this happens, we could finally see the Tata Sierra EV in production form. The images you see here are of the concept stage.
Tata Motors has not divulged into any details on the model yet. However we do know that it will be 4150mm long, 1820mm wide and 1675mm high. It will be positioned above the Nexon EV in terms of size, specifications and pricing. The Tata Sierra EV will be a fresh model and made keeping electric mobility and components in mind. Have an architecture that is meant purely for EV use makes it better in terms of space management as well. You can have dedicated space for batteries and motors and without having to worry about conventional parts like a fuel tank or an exhaust system.
Tata Motors has worked hard to offer meaningful electric vehicles in India. The portfolio currently consists of the Nexon EV, Nexon EV Maxx and Tigor EV. The Sierra EV could become the flagship model and should ideally come with a certified range of over 500km. As seen in these images here, the model does bear some resemblance with the original Sierra. This is evident with the fixed second row glass area that also acts as a sunroof. The Sierra EV Concept continues the development of the IMPACT 2.0 design language creating vehicles that look sharp and reflect the contemporary expression of Tata Motors design. We have seen these reflections in SUVs like the Punch, Harrier and the Safari. This will be the third vehicle based on the new ‘Agile Light Flexible Advanced’ (ALFA) Architecture.
Watch this space for more updates later this year. In the meantime, do have a look at our review of the 2022 Tata Nexon EV Maxx.
The Chetak brand name made a come back last year. Launched in an electric avatar, this scooter carried an ex-showroom price of Rs 1.41 lakh. However recently, Bajaj increased prices of its two-wheeler portfolio. The Chetak seems to have been impacted and by a big margin. A price hike of Rs 12,749 was made to the Bajaj Chetak Electric and this means its ex-showroom price jumps from Rs 1,41,440 to Rs 1.54 lakh. The price hike doesn’t bring any design and feature changes. According to the most recent website update, the Urbane model of the Chetak is no longer for sale.
The current Bajaj Chetak electric model has a 3.8 kW motor and a 4.08 kW peak-power IP67 lithium battery pack. It also comes with riding modes – Eco and Sport. The vehicle, expectedly, performs best in Eco mode and has a 90-kilometer claimed range. Sport mode ofcourse offers greater acceleration at the cost of a shorter riding range. Using a regular power outlet, the battery pack can be charged in 5 hours. Bajaj offers its customers a battery guarantee that lasts three years or 50,000 kilometres to ensure a positive ownership experience. Four colors—Brooklyn Black, Hazelnut, Indigo Metallic, and Velluto Rosso—are offered for the Bajaj Chetak.
In other news, Bajaj also opened a new plant in Akurdi to produce electric vehicles. When operating at full capacity, this manufacturing facility’s annual production capacity will be 5,000,00 EVs.
In an interview with a news source a few months ago, Mr. Rahul Bajaj, MD of Bajaj Auto, disclosed that the business plans to expand its line of products. The MD of Bajaj Auto discussed the company’s objectives for the upcoming fiscal year. The company might have ambitions to expand its selection of electric scooters. This will be Bajaj’s second electric 2-wheeler after the Chetak.
Since the product’s launch, Bajaj has sold a total of 14,000 units of the Chetak Electric Scooter in 75 cities. The company is currently scheduled to fulfil the 10,000 electric scooter reservations that have already been made. Know more about this e-scooter on their official website.
Another new entrant in the ever expanding electric space comes in the form of EVeium Mobility. This is a new Indian startup backed by Ellysium Automotives which is the automotive branch UAE based company META4 Group. However, we could not find any website for Eveium and the phone number listed on their Facebook page is also the number used for One-Moto. The last update from One-Moto was more than a year back but online reports state that the Eveium range will be open for bookings from 8th August. This does raise a few eyebrows. That said, let’s divulge deeper into the three new electric scooter products.
Eveium Cosmo
The most affordable among the three Eveium electric scooters is this one. Priced at Rs 1.44 lakh, the Cosmo is a retro looking scooter and doesn’t have any sharp edges, cuts, or folds. This is the brand’s entry level offering. The Eveium Cosmo has a 72V, 30Ah Lithium-ion battery. This powers the 2kW BLDC motor and the rated top speed is 65kmph. Claimed range is about 80km. The manufacturer states that it takes 4 hours to fully charge the battery. The braking duties on the scooter are done by front disc brake and rear drum brakes. The scooter is also offered in five stylish colours: Blue, Bright Black, Cherry Red, White, Lemon Yellow, and Grey.
Eveium Comet
The slightly more modern looking Comet comes with a bigger 3kW motor and this helps bump up the top speed to 85 km/h. The scooter also features a larger 72V, 50ah Li-ion battery and gets a claimed range of 150 km. Wine Red, White, Royal Blue, Shiny Black, Matt Black, and Beige are the colour options for the Comet. This one is priced at Rs 1.92 lakh, pretty steep for the specs.
Eveium Czar
Finally, the top-of-the-line Eveium Czar electric scooter. This is the flagship offering from the brand and does carry over typical retro Italian lines. It has a 72V, 42Ah lithium ion battery which powers the 4000W motor. Top speed is rated as 85 km/h and the claimed range is same as Comet – 150km. The battery takes 4 hours for a full charge up. Glossy Black, Matt Black, Glossy Red, Light Blue, Mint Green, and White are among the subdued hues offeres in the Czar. Price stands at Rs 2.16 lakh.
Features
In terms of functionality, all the three Eveium electric scooters have three drive modes: Eco, Normal, and Sport. This is in addition to the scooter’s other features, which include an LCD instrument cluster, keyless entry, regenerative braking, find my car, overspeed alarms, and more. Additionally, the Comet and Czar offer a reverse driving option. The scooters may be reserved at EVeium dealerships in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, and Kozhikode for Rs 999 in booking fees. We feel the likes of the new Ather 450x Gen3, Ola S1 Pro and Simple One will offer stiff competition to the Czar and Comet.
Mahindra Electric is all set to showcase their future electric offerings for India and international markets next month. The virtual webcast event will take place on the 15th of August and the recently uploaded teaser video hints at as many as five different products. While these may take time getting to the showroom floors, a lot of us are waiting see more updates on these upcoming Mahindra Electric SUVs.
To be sold under the ‘Mahindra Electric’ umbrella, all of the products have been developed fresh from the ground up. This means the platforms of these e-SUVs have been designed keeping electric mobility in mind. This is much better as compared to just modifying a normal petrol / diesel product into an EV offering. A pure EV platform also takes care of battery set-up and placement, electric motor housing and does away with the need of components like an exhaust, fuel tank etc. This in turn can lead to better space management on the inside, sorted weight management, low overall weight and possibly better safety standards. This also means these SUVs will have a clear edge over other such offerings in the Indian market.
The teaser video that went online on Mahindra Electric’s social handles showcases a faint silhouette of five electric SUVs. These products vary from a full sized 3-row offering to a sportier, couple styled SUV. The former could the flagship product, as large as the XUV700 and the latter could be the EV versions of the XUV Aero showcased at the Auto Expo several years back. Officially, there is no word yet on the specs, sizes or launch time frames as of now. However it is fair to assume that the Mahindra Electric SUVs will be showcased the Auto Expo that will take place in early 2023 next year. The company will also divulge deeper into specifications, features, price range and other important information.
The new Mahindra Electric SUVs will be showcased at the Mahindra Advanced Design Europe (MADE) studio in Oxfordshire, UK, headed by chief designer Pratap Bose. There will be a live webcast event though physical appearance of the SUVs will take place next year only. As of now, the only thing we know about are the C shaped LEDs, both at the front and the rear. Mahindra currently sells electric vehicles in the commercial space – these include the eVerito, eSupro, Treo, eAlfa and e2oPlus.
These all-new SUVs could give Mahindra a clear edge over other electric cars in India. Watch this space for more!
It is a fact that online shopping is a trend that is becoming a part of our daily routine. From groceries to meals, mobiles to clothing, some of us are even experimenting with purchasing vehicles online. Bounce Infinity understands this new way of life and from today onwards, you can buy their electric two-wheelers from Flipkart. This service will be available to customers residing in New Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana and Maharashtra. However, the delivery process won’t be fast – it will take as many as 15 days for the delivery to happen at the customer’s house.
The delivery process from Flipkart will be done by the company’s dealership in the above mentioned states. At a later stage, this new initiative might be extended to other parts of India. Once an order for Bounce Infinity scooter is placed on Flipkart by a customer, he will be contacted by the brand-authorised dealer for formalities. These include RTO registration, insurance, and delivery of the scooter; all within 15 days of booking. Customers will also have the option to reach out to Bounce Infinity Customer Experience Team to get real time tracking updates on the order.
Vivekananda Hallekere CEO & Co-Founder said, “The electric vehicle industry in India is at the cusp of an innovation and we’ve been at the forefront of offering customers the best-in-class EV solution in the form of Bounce Infinity e.1. We firmly believe that Electric Scooter distribution will be an omni channel play and e-commerce will play a crucial role in its geographical expansion and bringing customer delight. We are delighted to make our products available on Flipkart as we find synergies in our vision of fulfilling customers’ evolving requirements in a seamless manner.”
The company currently sells the E1 electric scooter. It is the only of its kind in India that comes with dual options in swappable battery – Scooter with Battery-as-a-Service [BAAS] and Scooter with battery and charger. BAAS option – the first-of-its-kind in the Indian market, pushes the running costs of the scooter down substantially by as much as 40% as compared to conventional scooters. The Bounce Infinity E1 is also offered with the battery, which can be removed from the scooter and charged by customers at their home or office or wherever convenient. Effective pricing for the scooter starts from as low as Rs 45,099 depending on the plan you pick – see this for more details.
Maruti Suzuki today showcased its entry into the world of mid-size SUVs. Developed in partnership with Toyota, this new vehicle will be sold via Nexa showrooms. Pricing has not been announced yet and deliveries will also take a month or two. That said, we have access to the version line up and the list of features that will make it to the SUV. If you want a technologically advanced, the Maruti Grand Vitara Hybrid should be on your cards. Here is a quick look at what all it offers
Intelligent Hybrid Set-up
This is not a ‘mild’ set-up like we see in some of the regular Maruti / Nexa offerings, but a proper strong hybrid that allows the user to drive the car on pure EV mode only. Yes, the regular Smart / Mild Hybrid will be offered but users will have the option to pay more for a strong hybrid model. This has a dedicated battery for an electric motor that can power the car alone, or in conjunction with the petrol motor. The result is an astonishing claimed mileage of almost 28 kmpl.
All-Grip AWD
Like the Toyota Hyryder, the Grand Vitara also offers optional AWD or all-wheel drive with the smart / mild hybrid engine. This set-up is clever enough to send power to each wheel as and when required. Users can also pick modes like Snow, Sport, Lock or Auto as per the demanding situation. This can be done from the rotary dial located behind the gear lever. Having power going to all the four wheels can come in handy when driving off the road, in snow or slippery conditions.
360 view camera
We have seen this in other new Maruti offerings lately – including the new Brezza. This driver aid, for sure, is now becoming a common feature in the mid-size SUV space. The Maruti Grand Vitara Hybrid too will offer this. This 360 view system makes use of four cameras, each placed on all four sides of a vehicle. Such a set-up is very useful while parking into tight spots or negotiating through congested streets. The display for this set-up comes on the infotainment screen.
Head up display
An increasing number of cars are now coming with this driver aid feature. The HUD or head up display pops out in between the steering wheel and the windscreen. Drivers can adjust the HUD as per their height. The glass display ends up projecting a lot of important information for the driver. This ensures you don’t have to move your eyes down to the speedometer console, thereby aiding safety. The switch to operate the HUD is placed on the right side of the steering wheel. However this will be only be available on the strong hybrid model.
Other Features
Apart from the above mentioned tech features, the Maruti Grand Vitara Hybrid (depending on the version) will also offer features like
The future of mobility is electric and we Indians are embracing this with open arms. The two-wheeler space has witnessed a lot of action in the last one year and the recent update comes from Ather. They have been one of the first ones to offer a proper electric solution on two wheels and the 450X has been a runaway success. The company today launched an updated version – its called the Gen 3 promises to up the ante further. Here is all that you need to know about the new Ather 450X Gen 3 e-scooter.
Bigger Battery
By far, the biggest hurdle that comes in the way of purchasing an electric scooter is range anxiety. Happy to report that the new 2022 Ather 450X Gen 3 comes with a 25% larger capacity battery. This means, on paper, it has gone up from 2.9 kWh to 3.7 kWh. Do note it is still less than what the upcoming Simple One electric scooter offers. Apart from going up in size, Ather also claims that the new battery will offer a 20% longer life.
Longer Range
A bigger battery surely means a longer riding range. The certified range has gone up to 146km now and Ather claims the Gen 3 model can cover 105km in real world riding conditions. This has improved but again, is less than what the Simple One offers. The Ather 450X Gen 3 continues to come with four riding modes of Eco, Ride, Sport and Wrap. The real world riding range in these modes is 105km, 85km, 75km and 65km respectively.
Better Tyres
This has been a surprise move by Ather. This is no performance machine but happy to see better (grippier) tyres on offer. The company claims these have been developed in partnership with MRF and offer as much as 22% higher grip levels. This will surely aid rider confidence, specially given the amount of torque available from the word GO. The 450x is also a nimble scooter and extra grip will come handy! Further, better grip also results in better braking in real world riding conditions.
Added Features
The 2022 Ather 450X Gen 3 gets a host of add-ons. These include better and wider rear view mirrors. These improve the amount of visibility you get at the back. The same is depicted via the image you see here. Further, Ather is also offering TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system) as an official accessory on the scooter.
The new model also gets an updated interface with extra memory which in turn ends up offering more features. These include offline maps, multi language support, richer graphics, voice commands et al. Another update is the new side step which has been designed in a classy, clean manner. We like the way it looks when in use and hides away when not needed – see for yourself!
Value For Money
The new Ather 450x Gen3 is marginally more expensive than the outgoing version. For example, as per their website, the difference between older and new model is just about Rs 1,000! See the city wise prices above!
Yes, we have ridden the much awaited electric scooter from Simple Energy. Our review will be out on the 22nd July as that is when the embargo lifts off. However we can share ample information about this Ola S1 / Ather 450 rival that a lot of us have been waiting for. We rode the trial production units and although a few things were not upto the mark, officials have confirmed the delivery units will have everything sorted and rectified. Deliveries, by the way, start in September. Let’s have a closer look at the technology that this scooters brings to the table.
Dual Battery Set-up
Yes, you read that right and this seems to be an industry first. The Simple One electric scooter will come with two battery packs. The first is the main unit that is housed under the floor board. This has a capacity of 3.3 kWh. The second unit is portable and has a capacity of 1.5 kWh. This unit can be accessed from under the seat and taken to your home / office for a charge up. Ofcourse you can charge the scooter directly also via the socket on the left side of the handle. When you do so, both the batteries end up getting charged.
Impressive Riding Range
With a total battery capacity of 4.8 kWh (3.3 + 1.5), Simple Energy claims that the scooter will do more than 200km on a single charge. The certified range however is 236km which gives the Simple One a clear edge over its rivals. However do note, range depends a lot on your riding habits, weight of the rider etc. Plus of course the mode you use – these modes are discussed below
4 Riding Modes
Simple One e-scooter will come with four different rides modes as standard. These control the amount of power and torque that will be send to the rear wheel. The four modes are Eco, Ride, Dash and Sonic. The Eco mode has a limited top speed of 45 km/h but offers a range of as much as 200km. The ride mode is what most users will use and gets you to 65 km/h. Range however drops to about 150km. The Dash mode opens up performance and you can hit 85 km/h. Acceleration also improves a lot but range drops to about 100-120km. The Sonic mode is full power and given the right conditions, you will be able to hit a top speed of 105 km/h. That said, range reduces drastically and this mode will not work when the battery level is less than 40%.
Smart Connectivity
As expected, the scooter will come with Bluetooth connectivity and a touch screen panel for the rider info. Simple Energy will offer over the air updates from time to time. Users will also get on-board navigation, call alert and other features like document storage, remote telemetry, fast charger location etc. Owners will also be able to ‘Geo Fence’ the scooter and will be alerted if the machine leaves a pre-set fencing. Other features include TPMS (Tyre pressure monitoring system) and cruise control
