In 7 Images: Here's How Different The New Simple One e-Scooter Is From The Old One
Simple Energy has finally launched its One electric scooter at a higher price and bunch of differences from what was showcased earlier
Simple Energy unveiled the One electric scooter in August 2021 and almost two years later, the Bengaluru-based EV maker has finally launched the e-scooter. However, the launched product is very much different from what was showcased initially, we explain how.
Design
While both, early and new iterations of the e-scooter, are sporty and aggressive in terms of design, there are subtle tweaks and changes in the styling. Especially now, the One features sharper panels and equipment, oozing out every bit of sporty in the scooter. The winglet-like panels on the apron really dial up the sportiness quotient.
Motor & Performance
The 8.5kW peak power motor churns out a whopping 72Nm, which has remained the same. However, the motor efficiency has increased. Oh! And initially, the e-scooter featured a chain-drive system, whereas now, it comes with a belt-drive system, which should result in less noise. It can now achieve 0-40kmph in just 2.77 seconds down from 2.95 seconds.
Battery & Range
Over time, the battery of the One has changed, and while the older battery pack was a 4.8kWh combined unit (fixed and removable), the new unit is a big 5kWh one: a 1.5kWh removable battery and a 3.5kWh fixed unit. Although, this bump in battery capacity has not translated into a bump in range. The New Simple One claims a range of 225km in Indian driving conditions (IDC), whereas the old one claimed 236km IDC range.
Charging
With the change in the battery, there has been a change in the charging times as well. It now takes the Simple One 5 hours, 54 minutes to charge 0-80 percent with a home charger. The older one took only 2 hours, 45 minutes for the same. Sadly, even the 2.5km per minute fast charging claim has gone down to 1.5km per minute.
Other Differences
Initially, the One tipped the scales at 110kg kerb, and is now 24kg heavier weighing in at 134kg; however, this has not affected its performance and the top speed still remains the same at 105kmph. The seat height, too, has gone up by 21mm and now sits at 796mm. With a 35mm increase, the wheelbase now sits at 1335mm.
Price & Verdict
Now the most crucial difference – the price. In 2021, Simple had targeted the One’s pricing at Rs 1,09,999; whereas now, the e-scooter comes bearing a price tag of Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom Bengaluru, including revised FAME 2 subsidy).
Yes, the price has increased by a significant margin; however, considering what’s on offer, the Simple One is still a great value-for-money product. Despite the reduction in range, it is still the highest in the scooter segment in India. The Simple One rivals the likes of Ola S1 Pro, Ather 450X and the TVS iQube Electric ST.
Simple One Gen 1 User Reviews
- Best bike I have ever scene
Best bike I have ever scene in this budget Everyone must go ahade for this bike . I used it for 6 months gives great mileage and battery charging is also so fast as I accepted in this budgets range. After sales service is too good I love it .best performance in city and rural area also great bike buy it.
- Range Issue
It’s been 3 weeks I bought Simple One in Bangalore Marathahalli Showroom. While buying g this I had enquired Ather, Ola as well. Ather was fantastic but didn’t go for it because of its low range. OLA didn’t like riding comfort and also due the on going service issues didn’t preferred. Finally I choose Simple one over Ather because of only one reason ‘190’ km range what they claimed. But it it really failed and didn’t meet the said range, so far I had driven 210km mostly in Eco mode only (max 20km would have driven in ride mode which is is just above the Eco mode) and charged 3 times. When I raise this issue to service centre they have updated software and assured the problem should be solved. Surprisingly the issue still exist and it gave me only ~60km in a full charge, when I raise this issue to service centre (Mahadevapura, Blr) they said scooter has to ride at least 500km then things will fall in place. If that’s the case don’t know why they didn’t told me when I raised initially
3 - It's a good electric daily
It's a good electric daily life vehicle,it's best for city use . range of the vehicle is better compared to other brands.still improvement should be needed,i urg that in future brand may improve the required features.over all the raid quality was God at the point.i wish upgradations in future make it a best electric vehicle
1 - The worst service in Vijayawada
The worst service, No repairing tools and No spare parts, not control vehicle, extreme noise sound and Fork sound range problem, starting switch problem, sometimes not change mode, responsibility. I am wasting number of times in Showroom, not clear problems I will file a complaint on Consumer Farm .. the worst simple one
- It's a very good scooter
It's a very good scooter for daily commute in the city which gives good mileage and performance with its longer range