Simple One

Simple has decided to postpone the deliveries of the Simple One e-scooter in lieu of the recent EV fires, and is anticipating new guidelines and certifications. However, it will be organising test ride camps across 13 cities starting July.

The Simple One got a motor update making the scooter more powerful than ever. If that wasn’t enough, Simple Energy also claims that the One will boast the highest range for any production electric two-wheeler in India.

Simple Energy launched its flagship e-scooter, the Simple One, at Rs 1,09,999 (ex-showroom) on August 15, 2021. To know more about the specifications, availability, and other details, read our in-depth story.

Simple One Prices:

The Simple One is priced at Rs 1,09,999 (ex-showroom Bengaluru, including latest FAME-II subsidies). The EV brand plans to extend operations to over 75 cities in the next 3-7 months, hopefully making the Simple One even easier on the pocket thanks to various state subsidies. 

Simple One Features:

The Simple One is a feature-rich offering. It comes equipped with all-LED lighting, a massive 30-litre underseat storage, swappable batteries, a combined braking system, fast charging, and a 7-inch TFT instrument cluster. The TFT display packs OTA updates, geo fencing, a tyre pressure monitoring system, vehicle tracking, and can even store documents.

Simple One Powertrain:

Simple Energy has employed a 7kW (peak output) motor putting out best-in-class 72Nm for the Simple One. This can propel the scooter from 0 to 40kmph in merely 2.85 seconds, making it the quickest electric scooter (on paper) to go on sale in India. 

Along with this, the Simple One gets a one-of-a-kind dual battery setup with a fixed battery and a 7kg removable battery pack, adding up to a total capacity of 4.8kWh. The fixed battery can be charged to 80 percent in 2.75 hours while the swappable battery takes 75 minutes. The company claims the Simple One offers a range of 236km.

Simple One Suspension And Brakes:

Underpinnings of the Simple One comprise of a tubular underbone chassis, sprung on a telescopic fork and a monoshock. It rolls on 12-inch alloy wheels shod with 90-section tyres. However, Simple Energy will also offer the scooter with a 100-section front and 110-section rear tyre combination as well.

Braking prowess comes via a 200mm disc up front and a 190mm disc at the rear, which work in conjunction thanks to CBS. Oh, and the braking is regenerative too. The Simple One tips the scale at 110kg and has a seat height of 775mm, which should make it pretty easy to ride for most people. 

Simple One Rivals:

The Simple One rivals the Ola S1 Pro and the proven Ather 450X. It undercuts the former by Rs 20,000 and the latter by Rs 32,500, giving it an upper hand in the market.

For a similar price, one can also consider the Bajaj Avenger Street 160, TVS iQube Electric, Aprilia SXR 125, Revolt RV400 and the new Yamaha FZ-X. For more details about the One's alternatives, check out our story.