Earlier today, the last-mile mobility solutions company, Bounce, launched their much-anticipated Infinity e1 electric scooter in India. The scooter has a starting price tag of RS 68,999 ($920) but can also be purchased cheaper without a battery.

The new Bounce Infinity e1 has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 68,999, ex-showroom Delhi. However, this is the price of the electric scooter with the battery and a charger. The scooter can also be purchased at Rs 45,099 ($600) without a battery, under the ‘Battery as a service’ option (subscription).

The ‘battery as a service’ option, which Bounce claims to be the first of its kind in the Indian market, is a subscription-based plan that allows customers to purchase the scooter at a relatively low price without the battery. They’ll then rely on Bounce’s battery swapping network instead. Subscribed owners of the Infinity e1 will be able to grab a fully-charged battery and skip the long wait times associated with charging. A battery alone constitutes a large percentage of an EV’s cost, subtracted through the ‘battery as a service’ initiative. The details of this subscription plan will soon be revealed on the company’s website.

Bounce Infinity e1 specs and features

Talking about specifications, The Infinity e1 has a top speed of 65 kmph and can do 0 to 40 kmph in 8 seconds. It boasts a range of up to 85 kilometers on a single charge thanks to its removable 2 kWh lithium-ion battery, which comes with an IP67 rating.

In terms of hardware, the Infinity electric scooter gets disc brakes at both ends and runs on 12-inch wheels. The e1 also features a set of front hydraulic telescopic suspension and twin shock absorbers at the rear, suitable for Indian roads. Bounce claims that it gets a Drag Mode that enables the scooter to move along at walking speed if it has a puncture and a Reverse Mode that allows you to move the scooter backward for ease in getting out of tight parking spots.

It gets a digital speedometer, 12-liter boot space, projector headlights, LED lights, and it can be tracked remotely.

Customers can pre-book this smart scooter by paying an initial refundable payment of Rs 499.

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Bengaluru-based last-mile mobility solutions company, Bounce, is all set to introduce its first-ever electric scooter in India. The scooter will be manufactured in the country and will be called Bounce Infinity. The company has promised that the scooter will be equipped with “enhanced state-of-the-art equipment and intelligent features.” Prebookings for the vehicle will be starting soon, with deliveries starting from January 2022.

The most unique bit of the Bounce Infinity is that it will be coming with a removable Li-ion battery that can be removed and charged per requirement. Bounce will even be offering a ‘Battery as a service’ option, which it claims is the first of its kind in the Indian market.

Customers opting for this scheme will be able to purchase the scooter at a relatively low price without the battery. They’ll then be relying on Bounce’s battery swapping network instead. Stations will be set up where owners will be able to simply grab a fully-charged battery and skip the long wait times associated with charging. A battery alone constitutes a large percentage of an EV’s cost, and that’s something that will be subtracted through the ‘Battery as a service’ initiative.

Bounce says that it is rapidly developing its battery-swapping network, which will serve not only its retail customer but also its successful ride-sharing business. Its Infinity scooter will be facing off against rivals like Ola’s S1 e-scooter in an EV market that’s getting increasingly saturated.

Lastly, Bounce has revealed that it has acquired a 100% stake in 22Motors following a deal valued at about $7 million. As part of it, the company acquired a manufacturing plant located at Bhiwadi in Rajasthan along with its intellectual property. The plant is capable of mass production, reaching up to 180,000 units. Bounce is also planning to set up another similar plant in southern India and to invest $100 million in its EV business over the next year.

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