Xiaomi A1 Electric Moped Launched At Rs 31,633

The electric mini-moped comes with a pair of cycling pedals

It is available in China in two variants: A1 and A1 Pro. Its hub-mounted electric motor is likely to be a 750 watt unit.  The A1 and A1 Pro offer a range of 60km and 70km, respectively. 

Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone giant, launched a couple of electric scooters last year. And now, it seems to have shifted its focus to even more affordable forms of personal mobility. The Chinese manufacturer has launched two new electric mopeds - the A1 and A1 Pro. These mini mopeds are quite compact but capable thanks to large 16-inch wheels and a hub-mounted electric motor that is rumoured to be a 750 watt unit. 

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What does that get you? A top speed of 25kmph, which might not seem like much but should help you keep up with fellow cyclists. The A1 gets a 768Wh lithium-ion battery pack that gives it a range of 60km. Its premium sibling, the A1 Pro, packs a larger 960Wh battery, offering it 70km of range. If you run out of range, the pedals allow it to be used as a conventional cycle. The battery packs are removable and can be charged at home. 

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Both scooters get all-LED lighting and a TFT colour instrument console. Apart from a larger motor, the A1 Pro gets a touchscreen and voice control feature. The scooters also get an inbuilt HD camera.

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The electric mopeds are currently available only in China at a starting price of USD 420 (Rs 31,633). In comparison, the BS6 TVS XL100 range starts at Rs 42,283 (ex-showroom Delhi). Xiaomi currently has no plans of launching the electric mopeds in India. However, they could be a good short-distance mobility option.