GT Force, a make-in-India electric scooter brand launched two electric scooters in the slow-speed category GT Soul Vegas and GT Drive Pro on 29th September 2022. The company has started its operations with manufacturing units in Manesar, Haryana. The GT Soul Vegas and the GT Drive Pro both come at affordable rates for the Indian population understanding the needs of families, women, gig workers, and college students.
Performance
The GT Soul Vegas and the GT Drive Pro are designed for short-distance travel and have a top speed of 25 km/h. GT Soul Vegas comes in two variants: lead-acid battery – 60V 28Ah and lithium-ion battery – 60V 26Ah whereas the GT Drive Pro is available in Lead-acid Battery 48V 28Ah and Lithium-ion 48V 26Ah batteries. Both vehicles can cover a distance of 50-60km on lead-acid and 60-65km on lithium-ion per charge. It requires 7-8 hours for lead acid and 4-5 hours for the lithium-ion variant to be fully charged. The GT Soul Vegas highlights a highly insulated BLDC engine and a high-strength tubular frame and the GT Drive Pro is built on a high-strength tubular frame and includes a front hydraulic and telescopic rare double shocker with dual-tube technology for the rider’s comfort.
Features and Specifications
With a kerb weight of 95 kg (Lead-acid) and 88 kg (Lithium-ion), both GT Soul Vegas variations have a loading capacity of 150 kg. A seat level of 760mm, and an extraordinary ground leeway of 170mm, make the bike an ideal ride for Indian conditions. Other eminent highlights include an anti-theft alarm, reverse mode, cruise control, ignition lock start, hydraulic telescopic front suspension, what’s more, dual tube technology in the rear suspension. GT Soul Vegas is accessible in 3 colours, Gleaming Red, Grey and Orange. The vehicle comes with an 18-month engine warranty, a one-year lead battery warranty and a three-year lithium-ion battery warranty.
The GT Drive Pro comes with a kerb weight of 85 kg and has a loading capacity of 140 kg. It has a seat height of 760mm, and a ground clearance of 170mm, which makes it makes a city ride very comfortable. It offers a few features including central locking with an anti-theft alarm, parking mode, reverse mode and mobile charging with auto cut-off. GT Drive Pro is available in 4 colours White, Blue, Red and Chocolate and also comes with an 18-month engine warranty, a one-year lead battery warranty, and a three-year lithium battery warranty.
Price
The GT Soul Vegas Lead-Acid variant is priced at Rs 47,370 and the Lithium-Ion costs Rs 63,641. The GT Drive Pro Lead-Acid is priced at Rs 67,208 and the Lithium-Ion at Rs 82,751 all ex-showroom prices.
Official Statement
Mr. Mukesh Taneja, CO-Founder and CEO of GT-Force said “We are thrilled to launch our two new EV two-wheeler models in the market after identifying significant gaps when it comes to aspirational, comfortable, and stylish individual urban commute. We also firmly believe that affordable, sturdy and TCO [total cost of ownership] efficient scooters are the only path toward the country’s transition to EV. We are confident that our products are efficient for voyaging short distances, safe and emission-free. We have entered the space with the goal of not only capturing the market share but also winning the mindshare by delivering the requirements of an ordinary Indian.” In India, GT-Force has already extended its distribution network to 80 cities, making it more than 100 showrooms. With a month-to-month production capacity of 5000 units, the electric vehicle start-ups have areas of strength for a presence in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan.