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It is definitely the need of the hour to standardize connector types considering the large volumes of electric 2-wheelers being sold. BHPian Venky03 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. While fast charge connector types and standards for four-wheelers are already ...

Simple One electric scooter re-launched; priced at Rs 1.45 lakh

The Simple One is also available with a 750 W charger. This variant costs Rs 1.58 lakh. Simple Energy has re-launched the Simple One electric scooter in India at a price of Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom, Bangalore). For Rs 1.58 ...

1000 kms with my Ola S1 Pro: Charging, range & accessories added

Before installing the charging point, I had to rely on Ola’s hypercharger near my house, and after charging to any amount to charge, the charging gun wouldn’t release from my scooter’s socket. BHPian Buzzaper recently shared this with other enthusiasts. ...

Govt. could slash FAME 2 subsidy on EVs by Rs 5,000 per kW

The maximum cap on subsidy is expected to be brought down from 40% to 15% of MRP. The government of India is likely to reduce the subsidy offered on electric vehicles under the FAME 2 scheme According to media reports, ...

Low-cost Ather 450S could rival the Ola S1 Air

The 450S could be a slightly stripped-down version of the 450X with fewer features. Ather Energy is likely to introduce a low-cost version of the 450X e-scooter. According to a recent trademark filing, the new variant could be called ‘450S’. ...

EV scooter's battery catches fire, burns house down: Here's the ordeal

The company had already replaced the battery twice and still this happened. BHPian ritesh_44 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. My friend’s Pure EV Pluto 7g burnt caught fire and burnt down everything in two rooms in his house, ...

TVS Motor sales rise four per cent to 3.06 lakh units in April

ETAutoTVS Motor Company on Monday reported a 4 per cent rise in total sales to 3,06,224 units in April 2023 compared to 2,95,308 units in the same month last year. Total two-wheeler sales grew by 5 per cent to 2,94,786 ...

Simple One electric scooter to be launched on May 23

The Simple One competes with the Ola S1 Pro, Ather 450X and the Bajaj Chetak. Simple Energy has announced that it will be launching its first electric scooter, the One, on May 23, 2023. The Simple One was first ...

RWTH Aachen to cooperate with Indonesia’s battery industry

The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University is involved in establishing a battery industry and electromobility in Indonesia. This will also involve an electric vehicle and the electrification of public transport. Indonesia is ...

Gogoro expands to the Philippines

Gogoro continues its international expansion, adding the Philippines to its portfolio. The electric scooter manufacturer is rolling out its electric scooters and battery-swapping network there. The scooters will be available to people in “Metro Manila” in the fourth quarter ...

Flames destroy 9 motorcycles, 4 electric scooters in front of Suria KLCC

Nine motorcycles and four electric scooters were destroyed in a fire in front of the Suria KLCC shopping centre, this afternoon. Shoppers and tourists enjoying a peaceful Thursday afternoon were left aghast as a ploom of black smoke bellowed from ...

Ather 450X e-scooter now costs less than Rs 1 lakh!

For an additional Rs 30,000, customers get the full-loaded 450X Pro Pack with all the features, including fast charging. Ather Energy has launched a new base variant of its 450X electric scooter with a price tag of Rs 98,183 ...

Ampere Primus first ride review: A new channel of energy

Greaves Cotton is an Indian company with many diverse divisions. Finance and the production of power generators, engines and farm equipment are a few of its best known. The company even has a relatively unheard off electric division named Greaves ...

Usage 500 km per month: Does it make sense to switch to an e-scooter?

The option of going for a new electric scooter would have been a no-brainer if the daily usage was 25 to 40 kms. BHPian Scarlet_Rider recently shared this with other enthusiasts. We currently have a Suzuki Access 125 scooter ...

Suzuki unveils e-Burgman electric scooter ahead of India debut

The Suzuki e-Burgman will compete with the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak and the Activa Electric. Suzuki Motorcycle has unveiled its upcoming electric scooter for the Indian market. It is based on the Burgman Street and is called the e-Burgman. ...

Rumour: Honda working on 10 electric 2-wheelers for India

Honda is also said to be developing an electric moped (codenamed: K4BA). Honda is set to announce its foray into the Indian electric 2-wheeler segment on March 29. However, there are already rumours about the brand’s future plans for ...

Blueshark R Series Electric Scooter Launched In Malaysia With Battery Swap Plans

Blueshark, a subsidiary of Sharkgulf Technologies Group, has officially launched the Blueshark R series electric scooters (R1 and R1 Lite) in Malaysia. The Blueshark R1 smart electric scooter was first unveiled at International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference ...

Nitin Gadkari: More than 2.78 lakh EVs registered in India in Jan-Mar 2023

In a written reply to Lok Sabha, Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, recently said more than 2.78 lakh electric vehicles (EVs) have been registered in the country between January and March 2023 calendar year ...

Blueshark R1 smart electric scooter launched - 110km range, speakers, From RM7,190

You can also subscribe to one instead of purchasing it for about RM500 a month Blueshark officially unveiled the Blueshark R series electric smart scooter recently, comprising the R1 and R1 Lite, for the Malaysian market. The Blueshark R1 smart ...

Honda to announce Activa electric scooter on March 29?

Honda plans to launch its first electric scooter in India by March 2024. It is likely to carry the ‘Activa’ brand name. Honda is all set to announce its electric 2-wheeler plans for India on March 29. Honda’s first ...

Why I decided to buy the Ather 450X after test riding many petrol bikes

I was riding a spaceship around. A hardcore gasoline sniffing, 2-stroke loving, mechanical engineer smitten by a glorified appliance with wheels, the heresy I thought to myself. BHPian Nayra recently shared this with other enthusiasts. We thought we were ...

BMW showcases custom e-Scooter concept

When we talk about custom bike culture, the first thing that pops inside our heads are cruisers and heritage models like BMW’s R nineT range. These bikes are comparable to a blank canvas where an artist can fully express ...

2023 Bajaj Chetak launched at Rs 1.22 lakh

The Chetak Premium now comes equipped with a colour LCD instrument console. Bajaj Auto has announced the launch of the 2023 edition of the Chetak. The electric scooter gets a few updates and new colour options. As far as ...

Bajaj & Yulu launch Miracle GR & Dex GR electric scooters

The Miracle GR is designed for short-distance commutes and can travel at a maximum speed of 25 km/h. Bajaj Auto and Yulu have launched two new electric scooters, the Miracle GR and Dex GR, in India. The new range ...

Spec comparison: River Indie vs Ola S1 Pro vs Ather 450X

The Bangalore-based electric vehicle start-up recently launched its first-ever offering, the Indie, in India at Rs 1.25 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom). It features the largest-capacity under-seat storage, unique design, saddle stays, front foot pegs, crash guards, and 14-inch wheels. Customers can ...

River Indie electric scooter launched at Rs 1.25 lakh

The River Indie is powered by a 4 kWh batter pack offering 120 km of range. Bangalore-based EV startup River has launched its first electric scooter called the ‘Indie’ in the Indian market. The e-scooter is priced at Rs ...

Brought home an Ola S1 e-scooter: 9 quick observations post delivery

The motor feels powerful and throttle respnse is aggressive in Sports mode. BHPian AjinkyaP recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Ordered on 16th December, home delivered on 23rd December (Kolhapur, Maharashtra). Ola S1 Porcelain White. Manufactured in Dec 2022: ...

Ather plans to set up over 2,500 EV charging stations by 2023

Ather has achieved a milestone of installing over 1,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, also known as Ather Grids, across 80 cities in India. The electric scooter manufacturer has now made an announcement to install more than 2,500 EV charging ...

Ola, Ather, TVS & Vida under scanner for subsidy misuse

Ola Electric, Ather Energy, TVS Motor and Vida are being probed for allegedly mispricing their electric 2-wheelers. According to a media report, four electric 2-wheeler manufacturers are under the scanner for false subsidy claims worth Rs 300 crore. Ola ...

TVS invests in Singapore-based ION Mobility

TVS Motor Company has announced its association with Singapore-based electric motorcycle start-up ION Mobility (ION). The two-wheeler manufacturer has entered into an investment agreement with ION to provide the requisite ecosystem support to be successful in electric two-wheeler markets, such ...

TVS Motor Company vehicle sales rise to 2,75,115 units in January

ETAutoTVS Motor Company on Wednesday said its vehicle sales grew 3 per cent in the domestic market at 2,75,115 units in January. The company posted its vehicle sales at 2,66,788 units in the year-ago period. Its total two-wheeler sales registered ...

Suzuki's first electric scooter for India to debut in 2025

Suzuki is already testing the electric version of the Burgman Street in India. Earlier this month, Honda announced that it would launch its first electric scooter in India by March next year. Suzuki has now revealed its EV plans ...

Ola Electric issues statement on S1 Pro front fork failure

A preliminary investigation conducted by Ola Electric revealed that the latest incident was a “case of a very high-impact road accident.” There have been multiple reports of front fork failures in the Ola S1 Pro. Recently, the husband of ...

PBBM signs order for temporary 0% import duty on electric vehicles

Electric vehicles and electric motorcycles were being sold in the country for quite some time now. There are actually two main reasons why a lot of Filipinos have not swapped their fossil fuel-burning ride for a zero emissions ride: ...

E-scooter makers plan to power up portfolio with more affordable models

Agencies To make room for mass-market models, manufacturers are looking at a significant ramp up in their capacities over the next two years, they said. Mumbai: Established electric scooter makers including Ather Energy, TVS Motor Co, and Bajaj Auto aim ...

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