Taiwan-based Gogoro has officially introduced its battery-swapping ecosystems in the Indian market. Adding to it, the company has also unveiled its first India-made Smartscooter, called the Gogoro CrossOver GX250. The battery swapping technology is initially available to B2B customers in Delhi and Goa. Gogoro plans to roll out in Mumbai and Pune in the first half of 2024 with consumer availability in the second quarter of 2024.
Gogoro has also announced to launch the entire CrossOver range including the GX250, 50 and S. The CrossOver series is built on a redesigned all-terrain frame that is claimed to offer higher rigidity and comfort along with a variety of storage, riding and customization capabilities. The Gogoro CrossOver GX250 is immediately available to customers, while the CrossOver 50 and CrossOver S will be introduced later in 2024.
The Gogoro CrossOver GX250 Smartscooter is manufactured in Maharashtra India. This electric scooter comes with India-specific features that Gogoro pilot riders in India requested. The new all-terrain frame also provides 176mm of ground clearance.
The Smartscooter is equipped with a 2.5 kW Direct Drive that is claimed to offer a certified range of 111km. The scooter also offers a top speed of 60+ kph. Gogoro claims that the “CrossOver GX250’s new frame design increases the durability of the suspension system and accommodates larger loads while emphasizing comfort and stability.”
The Gogoro CrossOver GX250 offers ample storage options with a new mounting point expansion system that includes 26 locking points. With the ability to leverage four cargo areas including a platform design headlight, foot, seat and rear cargo space, the CrossOver GX250 can easily accommodate most storage needs. Customers can flip or remove the rear seat to add cargo storage as needed.
India’s International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) certified the CrossOver GX250 Smartscooter for India in August 2023. The company became the first foreign two-wheel OEM to be recognized by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) that entitled the CrossOver GX250 for its EV financing programs.
