New Delhi. Amid the rapidly increasing popularity of electric scooters in the country, many established companies as well as startups have joined this race. However, in this increasing competition, only a few special models are mentioned, like Ola Electric, TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak and Ather Energy. Amidst all this, there is also a scooter which does not get much discussion, but in terms of its range, it is far ahead of all other models. We are talking about the Simple One electric scooter, whose certified range is 212 km.
Ola Electric dominates the country’s electric scooter market, where Ola S1 Pro has emerged as the most popular model. Its price is Rs 1,34,999 and on a single charge it can cover a distance of up to 195 km. On the other hand, the range of TVS iQube, Ather Energy and Bajaj Chetak electric scooters is even less. However, the range of Simple One is 212 km, which is 17 km more than that of Ola. Its starting ex-showroom price is Rs 1,40,499 and it comes in two variants.
Simple One Dot: 151 km range
One of the two variants of Simple One is Simple One Dot, which is the base variant. Its ex-showroom price is Rs 1,40,499 and its certified range is 151 km. It has a 3.7 kWh battery and its peak power is 8.5 kW. This scooter accelerates from 0 to 40 km/h in just 2.77 seconds, while its maximum speed is 105 km/h. It has been provided with CBS braking system, 35 liter boot space, USB charging, smartphone remote access, remote alert, OTA update and other modern features.
Simple One: 212 km range
The flagship variant of the Simple One is priced at Rs 1,65,999 ex-showroom, and has a certified range of 212 km. It has a 5.0 kWh battery and a peak power of 8.5 kW. It can also accelerate from 0 to 40 km/h in 2.77 seconds and its top speed is 105 km/h. This variant also includes features like CBS braking system, 35 liters of boot space, USB charging, smartphone remote access, touchscreen instrument panel, and disc brakes on both wheels.
In this way, Simple One scooter is emerging as a strong option compared to other electric scooters in the country in terms of its features and range.
Tags: Auto News, Electric Scooter
FIRST PUBLISHED : September 22, 2024, 2:16 PM IST
