Matter Aera Electric Motorcycle Deliveries Postponed in India

Electric two-wheeler startup Matter has postponed deliveries of its first motorcycle, the Aera, in India. The shipment will now begin around the festive period, instead of the first quarter of 2024 as initially planned. It will start from Ahmedabad and progress in stages. Matter asserts that multiple upgrades made to the motorcycle have contributed to the delay in delivery. These include a revised 4-speed transmission for easier shifts and more efficient regenerative braking and an upgraded cooling system for increased thermal efficiency.

The Matter Aera EV comes in two variants: 5000 and 5000+, priced at Rs 1.74 lakh and Rs 1.84 lakh, respectively (both ex-showroom). It is an in-house developed and designed electric motorcycle that gets a four-speed sequential manual transmission (first in its class). It has a range of around 125 kilometres on a single charge and a 0 to 60km/h acceleration time of 6 seconds.

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Matter Aera: Key Features

The Matter Aera has a streetfighter and sporty look aimed toward young buyers. It comes with a split-seat design, curved side panels and tank, and an LED headlamp. The motor and battery are tucked between the trellis frame, which is slightly visible. The Matter EV rolls on alloy wheels. It is available in five colour options: Cosmic Blue, Cosmic Black, Nord Grey, Blaze Red, and Glacier White.

The electric vehicle is outfitted with a 10KW motor and a 5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. It is the first to use a liquid cooling system. With the bike, Matter offers three riding modes: sport, city, and eco. In terms of features, the electrified motorcycle gets a fully digital instrument console with smartphone connectivity for calls, message alerts, navigation, and riding data. Other notable amenities include OTA updates and keyless operation.

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The EV is equipped with two rear shocks and standard telescopic front forks. It sports a petal-type front disc, a rear disc, and ABS.