Ather's new family e-scooter will offer comfort and ample size while being affordable at the same time.

Tarun Mehta, CEO of Ather Energy, has confirmed that the company is developing a new electric scooter. Described as a “family scooter”, the new model is all set to roll out in 2024.

According to Mehta, the new family-oriented scooter will offer comfort and ample size while being affordable at the same time.

“So many folks love @atherenergy as a brand but want a bigger, family-oriented scooter from us,” Mehta said in his post on X. “That's why we're gearing up to launch a family scooter in 2024. It's designed with your entire family in mind, offering comfort, ample size, and a whole lot more—all wrapped up in one fantastic package,” he added.

Ather’s upcoming family e-scooter has already been spotted testing. It has a more conventional design with a wide and flat seat and a flat footboard. It is likely to be equipped with LED lights, a touchscreen instrument console, alloy wheels and a front disc brake.

Technical details of the new model are still unknown. However, it could use the same belt drive as the 450X. 

Technical details of Ather’s new e-scooter are still unknown.

Bangalore-based EV maker, Ather Energy, has commenced road trials of its upcoming electric scooter. The latest spy images suggest that the new model will have a more conventional design and could be aimed at the Bajaj Chetak and TVS iQube.

Unlike the Ather 450X, which has a sporty design, the new model looks more like a family scooter designed for practicality than outright performance. It has a wide and flat seat, as well as a flat floorboard.

Technical details of Ather’s new e-scooter are still unknown. However, it could use the same belt drive as the 450X. Note that it is concealed under a plastic shroud, which should improve durability.

In terms of features, Ather’s new e-scooter is expected to get LED lighting, alloy wheels with a front disc brake, a touchscreen instrument console with Bluetooth, Navigation and more.

Source: Autocar India

Hero plans to launch its Vida electric 2-wheeler brand in Europe.

Hero MotoCorp unveiled two electric models at EICMA 2023 - the Vida V1 Coupe and Lynx electric dirt bike concept.

Hero plans to launch its Vida brand in Europe, and as a precursor to that, the company showcased the V1 Pro e-scooter, alongside the V1 Coupe – a single-seat version that can transform into a dual-seater.

The Vida V1 Coupe has the same features as the standard variant. It comes with a 7-inch touchscreen, cruise control, keyless ignition and Boost mode. The e-scooter can accelerate from 0-40 km/h in 3.2 seconds and has a top speed of 80 km/h.

The Lynx electric dirt bike concept packs a 15 kW electric motor that is powered by a 3 kW battery pack. It can power the bike for approximately an hour. The bike weighs 82 kg.

The removable battery packs are said to offer a range of 44 km when ridden at 60 km/h.

Suzuki has showcased a prototype of the e-Burgman electric scooter at the Tokyo Motor Show. The e-scooter comes with handy Gachaco removable batteries.

The e-Burgman looks similar to the ICE version currently available in India. It measures 1,825 mm in length, 765 mm in width and 1,140 mm in height, while the seat height is 780 mm.

As the battery packs are located under the seat, the e-Burgman doesn’t get under-seat storage like the ICE version. The e-scooter weighs 147 kg.

The e-Burgman is powered by an AC synchronous electric motor with an output of 5.36 BHP and 18 Nm. The removable battery packs are said to offer a range of 44 km when ridden at 60 km/h.

Suzuki is currently carrying out demonstration experiments of the e-Burgman in Japan to collect critical riding data that will help fine-tune it and develop future models.

The MUVI 125 4G electric scooter is designed and manufactured by Mumbai-based EV startup

Acer, the Taiwan-based hardware and electronics brand, has launched its first e-scooter in the Indian market. It is called the MUVI 125 4G and is priced at Rs 99,999 (ex-showroom).

The MUVI 125 4G electric scooter is designed and manufactured by Mumbai-based EV startup, Think Ebikego. It has a compact design with larger diameter alloy wheels.

The MUVI 125 4G features a narrow front fairing and a circular LED headlamp. The e-scooter rides on a conventional telescopic front fork and has a single, offset mono-shock at the rear. It has disc brakes at both ends.

Acer hasn’t revealed the technical details of the MUVI 125 4G. However, the company did confirm that it will come with swappable batteries and qualifies for central and state government subsidies.

The MUVI 125 4G can also be customized for the B2B segment, particularly for local food and grocery delivery applications.

The e-scooter is based on the Gen 2 platform, which is shared with the S1X and S1 Air.

Ola Electric has commenced deliveries of the S1 Pro Gen 2 in more than 100 cities across India. 

The second-gen S1 Pro was launched in August at a price of Rs 1.48 lakh. The e-scooter is based on the Gen 2 platform, which is shared with the S1X and S1 Air. It gets a conventional telescopic front fork and a flat floorboard.

The Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 is powered by a new electric motor. The 5 kW unit has a peak output of 11 kW. Ola claims that this enables the scooter to accelerate from 0-40 km/h in 2.6 seconds and has a top speed of 120 km/h.

Battery capacity remains unchanged at 4 kWh. However, Ola claims to have made changes to the battery pack and improved its efficiency. As a result, the certified range has gone up from 181 km to 195 km. The true range in Eco mode is rated at 180 km. The battery takes 6.5 hours to charge from 0-100%.

A total of 63,716 electric 2-wheelers were sold in September 2023.

Earlier this year, the government slashed the FAME II subsidy on electric 2-wheelers by 25%. This caused a slump in sales, but the industry is now showing signs of recovery. Electric 2-wheeler sales are almost back to the pre-subsidy cut level.

A total of 63,716 electric 2-wheelers were sold in September 2023. That’s a 20% growth compared to the previous year and a 2% rise over the last month. 

According to media reports, sales stood at 66,600 units in the first half of 2023-24. Post the reduction in subsidy, volumes had dropped to 46,000 units. Electric 2-wheeler sales have been showing a steady improvement since then. E-scooters made up 4.9% of the total 2-wheeler market by the end of September, which compares to around 5% in the second half of FY23 when subsidies were higher.

Ola Electric leads the segment with 18,635 units sold in September 2023. The company has a market share of 29.2%, followed by the TVS iQube with 24.3% and Ather Energy with an 11.2% market share. Bajaj controls 11.1% of the e-scooter market.

Source: Livemint

The 450X Anniversary Edition is expected to be launched in the upcoming quarter.

According to a media report, Ather Energy is planning to launch a high-performance version of the 450X as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations.

The upcoming special edition of the Ather 450X will reportedly get a unique design. Crucially, the e-scooter is likely to pack more performance.

While the exact technical details of the 450X Anniversary Edition are not known, reports suggest that it could have improved acceleration and a higher top speed. The standard 450X is said to achieve 0-40 km/h in 3.3 seconds and has a top speed of 90 km/h.

The 450X Anniversary Edition is expected to be offered in limited numbers. It could be launched in the upcoming quarter.

Source: Autocar India

The Sunny electric scooter could be based on the Yulu platform.

According to a media report, Bajaj could bring back the Sunny. But this time, instead of a 60cc engine, it will use an electric powertrain.

The latest spy images suggest that the Sunny Electric is already in its prototype stage. The test mule looks identical to the original, but look closer and you will notice a hub-mounted motor in the rear. The report states that it could be based on the Yulu platform.

The Sunny EV prototype has the same compact and simple bodywork with a round headlamp and a rectangular tail lamp unit. It is equipped with a trailing-arm front suspension, steel wheels and drum brakes. Note that the battery pack is located on the floorboard where the spare tyre used to sit.

Looking at the spy image, it seems the Sunny EV project is in an early stage of development. It has the potential to be an affordable and convenient city runabout. It would be interesting to see if Bajaj puts it into production.

Source: Autocar India

The low-cost Chetak will feature a hub motor setup, unlike the existing model which has a mid-mounted motor

Bajaj has been working on a more affordable version of the Chetak e-scooter. Now, a pre-production test mule has been spotted testing on public roads.

The low-cost Chetak will feature a hub motor setup, unlike the existing model which has a mid-mounted motor with a set-down gearbox integrated into the swingarm. The former is a more cost-effective solution, which has been adopted by other brands as well.

Apart from the new powertrain, the upcoming version looks similar to the current Chetak. It has the same retro design, with a circular LED headlamp, a round instrument console and a flat seat. Rumours suggest Bajaj could use fibre body panels instead of metal.

The new low-cost variant of the Chetak is likely to be offered with the same 2.9 kWh battery offering a range of 108 km on a single charge. The hub motor is rated at 5.36 BHP, enabling the e-scooter to reach a top speed of 60 km/h.

Source: Auto Helper