The scooter now gets more range and price has remained the same
Simple Energy has updated its flagship electric scooter ‘Simple One’ for the Indian market. The updated scooter now gets more range than its previous generation model while being priced the same at Rs 1,66,000 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru). The scooter is available with the same six colour schemes: Brazen Black, Namma Red, Azure Blue, Grace White Brazen X and Light X.
Design
The scooter has retained its original design language and has very sporty and sharp bodylines. The alloy wheels are painted in the same striking colours as the subtle design elements on the body panels highlighting its different paint schemes.
Powertrain
The Simple One is driven by an electric motor with a peak power output of 8.5kW and puts out 72Nm of torque. The scooter is powered by a battery pack with 5kWh capacity. The scooter now has a claimed range of 248km on a single charge for IDC (Indian Driving Conditions), which is 36km more than the previous model. It has a claimed top speed of 105km and accelerates from 0-40kmph in just 2.77 seconds.
Underpinnings
The Simple One gets a telescopic fork and a monoshock and sits on 12-inch alloy wheels with 90-section tubeless tyres. The scooter gets a 200mm front disc and a 190mm rear disc brake along with CBS (combined braking system) and also gets regenerative braking for advanced safety. The scooter weighs in around 134kg (kerb) and gets a very accessible seat height of 775mm.
Features
The Simple one gets an all-LED lighting setup, along with a massive 7-inch TFT instrument console along with features like OTA (Over The Air) updates, geo fencing, vehicle tracking, ride statistics, navigation, updated ride modes, regenerative braking, customisable display themes, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), USB charging port, auto brightness and more. The electric scooter gets a massive 30 litres of underseat storage too.
Rivals
The Simple One electric scooter is all set to rival electric scooters like the Ola S1 Pro Plus, the Ather 450 X and the TVS IQube ST.
BikeDekho Says
Simple Energy had launched the Simple One first in 2021 and updated it again in 2023. But the deliveries were delayed at first and then took some time to roll out.
Now, the EV maker has said that it has 10 dealerships across India and has delivered over 2500 scooters till now. Also, the company plans to open 150 new stores and 200 service centres across India in 2025. The sporty electric scooter segment is dominated by the likes of the Ather 450X, Ola S1 Pro Plus and TVS IQube ST. So to establish a big presence in that competitive segment, the EV maker needs to roll out the deliveries in a timely manner.
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