Simple One electric scooter bags over 30,000 pre-bookings
Bengaluru-based Simple Energy has announced that its latest e-scooter, Simple One, has received more than 30,000 pre-bookings since the reservations were open on August 15. To recall, the vehicle was launched with a price-tag of Rs. 1.1 lakh and is up for bookings at Rs. 1,947. It offers a Bluetooth-enabled touchscreen, four riding modes, and a range of up to 236km.
The Simple One sits on a tubular frame and features a sleek design with a headlight-mounted front apron, a single-piece seat, and a pillion grab rail. It also houses a 7.0-inch touchscreen display with Bluetooth and 4G connectivity, an all-LED lighting setup, and rides on 12-inch alloy wheels. The e-scooter comes in Namma Red, Azzure Blue, Grace White, and Brazen Black colors.
The Simple One is powered by a 4.8kWh battery pack, paired with a 7kW (peak output) electric motor that generates 72Nm of torque. The e-scooter can accelerate from 0-40km/h in 2.95 seconds, has a top-speed of 105km/h, and a range of up to 236km.
For the rider's safety, the Simple One is equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, along with vehicle tracking, geo-fencing, and tire pressure monitoring system. It offers four riding modes- Eco, Ride, Dash, and Sonic. The suspension duties on the two-wheeler are taken care of by telescopic forks on the front side and a mono-shock unit on the rear end.
The Simple One has been priced at Rs. 1.1 lakh (ex-showroom) and can currently be booked via the company's official website. It will likely enter production in the coming weeks.
