Simple One Electric Scooter India Launch Tomorrow; Here's What to Expect

Simple Energy is ready to roll out its all-electric One scooter in India tomorrow. According to the official announcement, the maker of electric two-wheelers is also preparing to start deliveries of the Simple One soon after the launch. The Bangalore-based EV start-up claims that because the last pricing announcement was two years ago, it took that long to create the e-scooter in order to guarantee the safety of its battery pack. The outcome is that the electric scooter conforms with the updated Automotive Industry Standards (AIS) 156 that the Government of India adopted in response to multiple complaints as well as videos and pictures of two-wheeler EVs catching fire. In August 2021, the company unveiled its first product. It was, however, uncertain when the Simple One will be launched until a few weeks ago. The scooter has undergone several modifications during the previous two years. There are a few visual tweaks and technological improvements compared to what was displayed in 2021. Here's what all you can expect the launch-ready scooter to offer. 

Also Read: Simple One E-scooter Production Begins Ahead of India Launch

Simple One Electric Scooter: Design and Colour Options

Speaking of the design, the athletic and sleek appearance of the EV is likely to remain. Angular C-shaped LED taillamps, compact LED indicators, unique daytime running lights, and a vertical LED headlight might be among the highlights. Additionally, Brazen Black, Namma Red, Azure Blue, and Grace White are the four colour options Simple Energy plans to offer.

Simple One Electric Scooter: Battery, Range, and More

The 4.8kWh battery pack and 11.4bhp (8.5kW) electric motor that produced 72Nm of torque were the key components of the Simple One electric scooter's previous iteration with regard to battery capacity and range. It is anticipated that the all-new One version would perform better and potentially possess a range that is equal to or more than the 236 kilometre that was initially claimed. In addition, we expect an increase in peak speed from the previous 105km/h. The scooter can go from 0-40km/h in about 2.7 seconds.

Simple One Electric Scooter: Features and Suspension

The Simple One e-scooter will be available with an array of features, including full-LED lighting, Bluetooth, and a Wi-Fi-enabled coloured TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity. The scooter will have four riding modes: Eco, Dash, Ride, and Sonic. The 30-litre storage capacity is anticipated to stay the same. Telescopic front forks and a rear mono shock will handle suspension duties. It will have disc brakes on both ends for braking. Further, it will ride on 12-inch alloy wheels.

Also Read: Simple One electric scooter deliveries to start in June

Simple One Electric Scooter: Expected Price and Rivals

The Simple One's earlier iterations had price tags of Rs 1.10 lakh and Rs 1.45 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom), but the new model could command a larger premium. Once introduced, it will compete with the likes of the River Indie, the TVS iQube, the Vida V1, the Ather 450X, and the Ola S1 Pro.