The Bangaluru based EV company, Simple Energy has now launched a new configuration of their existing e-scooter dubbed the Simple One. With the new configuration, the electric scooter now comes with two removable batteries compared to the single removable battery option of the previous version. Other than the added battery capacity, the new Simple One trim will retain the other specs and features of the previous model.
Simple One range upgrades
The previous version of the Simple One scooter offered a total battery capacity of 4.8kWh, which has now been increased to 6.4kWh giving the scooter a maximum range of 300+ km on a single charge. This new option makes the Simple One electric scooter the leader in range offered for a full charge (Indian e-scooter market).
Other than that, the scooter has a motor that allows it to maintain 96 percent efficiency even when operating at its maximum output of 8.5 kW and 72 Nm torque. Other than that, the Simple One accelerates from 0-40 km/h in just 2.85 seconds and has a claimed top speed of 105 km/h.
Its features include a touchscreen instrument cluster with onboard navigation and Bluetooth and 4G connectivity. Access to music and calls are via the user’s smartphone. It gets LED lighting at the front and rear and 30 liters under-seat storage along with a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Suhas Rajkumar, Founder, and CEO of Simple Energy stated that “When we conceived the Simple One, we had the aim of offering an electric scooter that could offer enough range for users to not have to worry about range or charging. Offering an extra battery will allow power users to reach destinations that no other electric two-wheeler in India can. This additional battery can easily fit in the boot of the scooter offering a range of over 300 km. This is a big milestone – not just for Simple Energy, but for the EV industry. This move will also go a long way in bolstering the perception of electric scooters.”
Simple One with an additional battery pack is priced at Rs 1.44 lakhs(ex-showroom). The traditional non-additional battery variant will be available for Rs 1.09 lakh(ex-showroom). As for the specs of the non-additional battery variant, it comes with a total battery capacity of 4.8kWh which nets it a range of 236 km (real-world 203 km). Interested customers can book the Simple One EV by heading to Simple Energy’s official website for booking fees of Rs 1,947.
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