Simple Energy has introduced a longer version of the Simple ONE electric scooter. With this upgrade, the new model is claimed to offer improved performance, thermal management & efficiency. The upgraded Simple ONE e-scooter offer 72Nm of torque, which is highest in its category.
The Simple ONE electric motor is claimed to offer 96 percent efficiency. It continues to produce 8.5kW and 72Nm of torque. With single battery pack and in ECO mode, the electric scooter is claimed to offer a range of 236 km per charge (real world range of 203km).
The updated Simple ONE comes with a larger 2 battery pack option. This version is claimed to deliver a range of 300+ kms on single charge. Both the batteries are removable. The Simple ONE with 2 batteries is priced at Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom).
Thanks to the new larger battery pack option, the Simple One offers the segment-largest range on a single charge. It is claimed to achieve 0-40kmph acceleration in just 2.85 seconds as against as 2.95 seconds in the single battery. The electric scooter offers a top speed of 105kmph.
Commenting on the launch, Suhas Rajkumar, Founder & CEO, Simple Energy said, “When we conceived the Simple One, we had the aim of offering an electric scooter that could offer enough range for users to not have to worry about range or charging. Offering an extra battery will allow power users to reach destinations that no other electric two-wheeler in India can. This additional battery can easily fit in the boot of the scooter offering a range of over 300 km. This is a big milestone – not just for Simple Energy, but for the EV industry. This move will also go a long way in bolstering the perception of electric scooters.”
The deliveries of the Simple One electric scooter will commence from June 2022. The scooter was officially launched on August 15, 2021. The company has already received over 30,000 bookings till date.
The new electric scooter is offered in 4 colour options – Brazen Black, Azure White, Brazen White and Red. It offers an underseat storage space of 30-litres, which is around 8-litres more than the Ather 450X. The latter one comes with a storage space of 22-litres. The scooter comes with a 7-inch customisable digital dashboard with on-board navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, geo fencing, document storage, TPMS & others.
