Ola also plans to set up an e-scooter manufacturing unit in India.

According to a media report, ride-hailing firm Ola is likely to launch its first electric scooter in India in January 2021.

It has been reported that the electric scooter will be manufactured in the Netherlands and will be sold in India as well as Europe. However, there has been no official confirmation from Ola yet.

Reports suggest that Ola plans to manufacture electric 2-wheelers in India and is already in talks with four state governments. It plans to set up a production facility with a capacity of 2 million units, which would make it the largest e-scooter manufacturing plant in the world.

Earlier this year, Ola acquired Dutch electric scooter brand Etergo. The company's AppScooter has a claimed range of 241 km on a single charge.

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The Burgman electric scooter could rival the Bajaj Chetak.

A prototype of a Suzuki Burgman Street based electric scooter has been caught testing.

At first glance, it looks like a regular Burgman Street as the body work is similar to the petrol-powered scooter. However, it does not have the side-mounted exhaust - a telltale sign of an electric scooter. The front suspension is also different. The shock absorber is positioned on the right side, whereas on the petrol version, it is on the left side of the wheel.

Specifications of the electric motor and the battery are not yet known. However, given the fact that it will compete with the likes of the Ather 450, TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak, we can expect similar levels of performance.

At present, the Burgman Street is offered with a 124cc, single-cylinder engine that produces 8.6 BHP @ 6,750 rpm and 10 Nm @ 5,500 rpm. It was recently updated with new features including turn-by-turn navigation, overspeed warning and last parked location.

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Ola to build world's largest e-scooter manufacturing plant in India?

According to a media report, ride-hailing company Ola plans to get into manufacturing of electric 2-wheelers in India.

The cab aggregator is said to be in talks with four state governments for 100 acres of land to set up what is being termed as the world's largest e-scooter factory. The plant will have a production capacity of 2 million units. However, there has been no official confirmation regarding these reports yet.

At present, the world's largest scooter manufacturing unit is the Honda factory in Gujarat. It produces 1.2 million vehicles each year.

Earlier this year, Ola acquired Dutch electric scooter brand Etergo. The company's AppScooter has a claimed range of 241 km on a single charge.

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Ather Energy has unveiled a collector's edition of the 450X electric scooter called the Series 1. The limited edition version is available only to those who pre-ordered the scooter before the national launch of the Ather 450X on January 28, 2020.

The Series 1 gets translucent body panels in the rear that reveal the 450X's cast aluminium chassis under the seat and the trellis frame. The e-scooter is finished in a high-gloss metallic black colour with red accents. It comes equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen instrument console that has a special intro screen and different UI theme.

The 450X Series 1 comes with a 6 kW electric motor that is powered by a 2.9 kWh lithium-ion battery. It has four riding modes - Eco, Ride, Sport, and a high-performance 'Warp' mode. The e-scooter is claimed to accelerate from 0-40 km/h in 3.3 seconds.

Deliveries of the Series 1 will begin by November 2020 in all 11 cities - Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Coimbatore, Kozhikode, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kozhikode, and Kolkata. The initial batches of Series 1 scooters will be shipped with black panels and will be upgraded to the translucent panels in May 2021.

Husqvarna electric scooter and e-bike to be built at Bajaj Auto, Chakan.

The half-year report released by Pierer Mobility sheds some light on the details of the upcoming Husqvarna E-01 electric scooter and E-Pilen electric bike.

Both products will be based on a common EV platform and will be manufactured at Bajaj Auto's Chakan plant near Pune.

Husqvarna E-01

The design concept revealed by the company suggests that the E-01 is likely to feature futuristic styling. It is finished in a dual-tone colour scheme of black and silver with fluorescent highlights. It will be powered by a 5.4 BHP electric motor.

The E-01 e-scooter will go on sale in 2021.

Husqvarna E-Pilen

The E-Pilen looks unmistakably a Husqvarna. It features a similar colour scheme as the E-01 e-scooter. It will be offered with two electric motor options. The entry-level version will get a 5.4 BHP motor, while the other will have an output of 13.4 BHP.

The bike has upside down fork suspension at the front and a monoshock at the rear. It has disc brakes at both ends and rides on 4-spoke alloy wheels.

The E-Pilen electric bike could be launched in 2022.

Pure EV is a Hyderabad-based start-up that offers a range of electric 2-wheelers in India. The company was founded by Dr. Nishanth Dongari and Rohit Vadera.

Pure EV has a 40,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility at IIT Hyderabad. It has a production capacity of 2,000 units per month. The brand currently offers two electric bicycles called ETRON+ and EGNITE, ETRANCE electric moped and EPLUTO electric scooter.

The ETRON+ and EGNITE e-bikes come with a 500 Wh battery and a 250 W Brushless DC electric motor. Both e-bikes are equipped with a 7-speed Shimano gear set and have telescopic front suspension.

The EGNITE is an electric moped aimed at teenagers and last mile logistics. It is powered by a portable 1 kWh battery and an electric motor that produces a peak torque of 60 Nm. It has a maximum range of 70 km. The EGNITE comes with an LCD instrument cluster and has a storage box at the front.

The EPLUTO electric scooter is available in two variants standard and 7G. The base version is powered by a 1.8 kWh portable battery that offers a maximum range of 80 km. It has a top speed of 25 km/h. The EPLUTO 7G comes with a 2.5 kWh battery and a 2 kW Brushless DC electric motor. It can reach a top speed of 60 km/h and offers a range of 90-120 km on a single charge.

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Gemopai Electric has launched the Miso mini electric scooter in India. The single-seater e-scooter is priced at Rs. 44,000 and pre-bookings are now open.

According to the company, the Miso is manufactured in India, except for the battery which is imported. The scooter measures 1,500 mm in length, 620 mm in width and 1,060 mm in height. It weighs 45 kg and has a loading capacity of 120 kg.

The Miso uses an electric motor rated at 250 W. It is powered by a 17.5 Ah detachable lithium-ion battery, which can be recharged in 3-4 hours. It has a top speed of 25-35 km/h.

The Miso does not require an RTO registration or a driving license to operate.

Customers can pre-book the Miso on this website. The company is offering a Rs. 2,000 discount on the e-scooter till July 15, 2020.

According to a media report, Mahindra is planning to shutdown its GenZe electric scooter and bicycle manufacturing unit in the USA.

Reports suggest that Mahindra is in the process of liquidating its shares and plans to disband within 6 months. The brand's intellectual property is likely to be integrated into other Mahindra products and subsidiaries.

GenZe has a manufacturing unit in Detroit. The factory used to produce electric bicycles and electric scooters for the US market.

The company offered two electric bicycle modes - 100 Series and 200 Series. There were two variations of its electric scooter - 2.0e and 2.0f. The latter came with a lockable storage compartment. The GenZe 2.0 has a claimed top speed of 51 km/h.

GenZe was one of the few Indian companies with manufacturing units in the USA. The company was also planning to introduce its e-scooters in India.

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Ola Electric has acquired Amsterdam-based e-scooter maker Etergo. The company plans to introduce the all-electric AppScooter in India and other international markets.

Etergo was founded in 2014. In 2018, the company revealed its first electric scooter called the AppScooter. It uses swappable high energy density batteries with a claimed range of 240 km on a single charge. The company plans to launch it in India in 2021.

Ola Electric also plans to set up extensive charging and swapping networks in India. At present, the company is running pilot projects to deploy electric 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers and charging stations across cities.

Jaipur-based electric 2-wheeler maker BattRE has launched the gps:ie e-scooter in India at a price of Rs. 64,990 (ex-showroom).

The BattRE gps:ie is powered by a BLDC hub motor and a 48V 24 Ah lithium ferrate phosphate battery. It has a claimed maximum range of 65 km, while the charging time of the battery is claimed to be 2.5 hours.

The gps:ie comes with a hydraulic fork suspension at the front and disc brakes at the front and rear.

The BattRE gps:ie comes with features such as live location tracking through GPS, driver behaviour and trip reports, remote immobilisation, geo-fencing, secure parking, speed lock and crash indicator. These can be accessed via a mobile app.

The price of the e-scooter includes 1-year subscription cost. From the second year onwards, customers will have to pay Rs. 1,200 for the annual subscription.