According to sources close to the development, Simple Energy, an EV startup based in Bengaluru, is set to commercially launch the Simple ONE electric scooter by the end of April 2023. The scooter was initially unveiled in 2021 and launched in the same year at a price of Rs 1.09 lakh (ex-showroom). Following the commercial launch, the electric scooter is expected to experience a price increase.
The company plans to begin deliveries in a phased manner, starting with Bengaluru, with other cities to follow in the coming months. The scooter will be manufactured at the newly inaugurated Simple Vision 1.0 plant in Tamil Nadu. Customers who have previously booked the electric scooter are eagerly awaiting their deliveries. However, due to supply chain disruptions, the company was unable to deliver the scooters in a timely manner, while also adhering to the revised vehicle and component guidelines to ensure that the production model for commercial launch is free of errors.
As previously mentioned, the scooter will experience a price hike. The Simple ONE electric scooter is currently priced at Rs 1.09 lakh for the standard variant, and the one with the removable battery is priced at Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom). Expect a hike of a few thousand in the aforementioned prices, more will be known during the launch.
The Simple ONE electric scooter is powered by a 4.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack with a claimed range of 236 km on one full charge, while the one with the swappable battery pack can boost the range up to 300 km. The battery pack is paired with an 8.5 kW electric motor that produces 11 bhp of power and 72 Nm of torque. The scooter features LED headlamps with tail maps, a 7-inch touchscreen instrument cluster with 4G connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity for music and calls, onboard navigation system, different ride modes, and many more. The color options include Azzure Blue, Brazen Black, Grace White, and Namma Red.