Simple One Electric Scooter: Pre-launch Wrapup
Simple Energy is all set to launch its first electric scooter this Independence Day, and here’s EVERYTHING you need to know
Simple Energy is all set to launch its first electric scooter this Independence Day, and here’s EVERYTHING you need to know
Bengaluru-based startup Simple Energy will launch its first electric scooter on Independence Day this Sunday. If you have missed out on any news related to the Simple One electric scooter, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s what we know so far:
Expected Price And Booking Details
Simple Energy has said that it will price the Simple One between Rs 1,10,000 and Rs 1,20,000 (ex-showroom). Pre-bookings for the electric scooter will open on the launch date, i.e., August 15, on the manufacturer’s official website. Simple Energy has given a patriotic feel to the bookings, which you can read more about it here.
Range And Performance-related Information
The Simple One has managed to achieve over 230km at ARAI (Automotive Research Association Of India), an organisation that certifies mileage and range for ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) and electric vehicles in India. It gets a claimed range of 240km in Eco mode, which is probably achieved at very low cruising speeds.
But that doesn’t mean the electric scooter is a lousy performer; the company claims it can accelerate from 0-50kmph in 3.6 seconds and that its top speed is 100kmph. The electric scooter was spotted testing at a closed circuit in April, which you can read more about here.
Battery details and features list
The Simple One will be powered by a removable 4.8kWh lithium-ion battery pack that has been designed keeping Indian conditions in mind. The battery pack weighs over 6 kilos, featuring a sturdy handle for easier transportation. It can be charged using Simple Energy’s fast-charging station called Simple Loop. Using this, the battery can offer a claimed range of 2.5km for 1 minute of charging. The company plans to establish 300 fast-charging stations across the country in the coming months.
The electric scooter will also have one of the largest underseat storage capacities in its segment - 30 litres, to be precise. Apart from this, it will feature a touchscreen with Bluetooth connectivity, onboard navigation, and all-LED lighting system. You can learn more about the underseat storage and charging details in our exclusive report here.
Production Details & Rivals
Simple Energy will be manufacturing the Simple One at its production facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The company plans to make 10 lakh units per year, and the electric scooter will be available across 13 states in the first phase. Check out more details here.
The Simple One will primarily compete with the Ather 450 Plus. Other alternatives include the Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube Electric, and the Ola electric scooter, which will also be launched on the same day as the Simple One.
Simple One Gen 1 User Reviews
- Best bike I have ever sceneBest 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.Read More
- Range IssueIt’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 initiallyRead More2
- It's a good electric dailyIt'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 vehicleRead More1
- The worst service in VijayawadaThe 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 oneRead More
- It's a very good scooterIt's a very good scooter for daily commute in the city which gives good mileage and performance with its longer range