Okinawa i Praise

Okinawa i Praise Highlights

The Okinawa i-Praise is one of the first e-scooters in India to receive a subsidy of Rs 26,000 under the FAME-II scheme. As a result, the i-Praise Small disc and Big disc variants are priced slightly lower than before, at Rs 1.14 lakh and 1.16 lakh respectively (both prices, ex-showroom, Pune). While this still sounds steep for an e-scooter, the i-Praise boasts of features like a lightweight lithium-ion battery and a slew of new features over the standard model. For example, the e-scooter gets geofencing, virtual speed limit, SOS notifications, battery health tracker, continuous monitoring, trips, directions, maintenance/insurance reminder and vehicle status. Customers can access these features via the Okinawa Eco app that's available on the Google Play store.

Powering the i-Praise is the same 1000W BDLC motor that makes 2.5kW. When paired with the 2.9kWh lithium-ion battery, the e-scooter can deliver a range of 160-180km and a top speed of 75kmph. Moreover, it gets three power modes, namely Eco, Standard and Turbo. Thanks to the lithium-ion battery the i-praise can be fully charged within 2-3 hours rather than a charge time of 6-8 hours on the standard Praise. 

Additional changes come in the form of a slightly taller seat height which sits at 800mm compared to 744mm on the standard model. Also, the i-Praise features a smaller disc, possibly to lose weight. The scooter is available in three colour options - glossy red black, glossy golden black and glossy silver black. The Okinawa i-Praise goes toe-to-toe against the Ather 340, Ather 450 and Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter. The company also inaugurated its sixth dealership in Pune.