Simple Energy has announced that the deliveries of its ONE electric scooter has been pushed to September. Revealed back on 15th August 2021, the Simple ONE was set to be delivered to customers by the end of 2021. The delivery timeline was then pushed twice to January and June. Now, the deliveries of the Simple ONE has been pushed to September due to the new guidelines released by the government with regards to EV batteries and safety. Test rides for the Simple ONE will kick off on 20th July in Bengaluru. This will be followed by the further phases which will take place across 13 cities.
The start-up recently announced a new and more powerful motor for its e-scooter. The larger battery pack aims to offer a much better range which will help in eliminating anxiety range among customers. The 2 battery option pack will provide a range of 300 kms+ on a single charge. Both the batteries are removable and they can be stored in the boot. Price for the Simple One with double battery pack is ₹1.45 lakh. The Simple One e-scooter offers a futuristic design. It features angular and sharp body panels, with winglets on the sides. Overall the look is sleek and sporty and seems oriented to today’s youth.
The company claims that the scooter also performs as sharp as it looks. Simple One offers the highest driving range of 203 km in Eco mode and a maximum range of 236km in IDC for a fully charged battery. The vehicle can sprint from 0-40 in just less than 2.95 seconds along with a top speed of up to 105km/h. The scooter also offers decent practicality and gets a large 30L boot space. It also gets a smart dashboard (digital console). This whole package is priced at ₹1,09,999 (Ex-showroom) and can be pre-booked online at just ₹1947.
The company is constantly working to develop new technologies in the field of EVs. Simple Energy has recently announced the completion of developing an advanced thermal management system with the Indian Institute of Technology-Indore (IIT Indore). This association was aimed at improving the safety, dependability, and lifespan of the battery modules in all its products.