The Nashik based Jitendra Electric vehicles’ JMT 1000 HS electric scooter has been cleared by the Government for availing a subsidy of Rs. 19,753. The company announced a post-subsidy Mumbai price of Rs. 79,015. The company has received a massive response from customers and commitments have been received for more than 650 scooters.
JMT 1000 HS is powered by 1000 W motor supported by 60V 34 AH battery. The technology controller makes it possible for JMT to be IOT enabled. A flick of the rear seat clamp enables space to fix a cargo box for e-commerce applications. JMT is designed for 170 Kg of Load carrying ability and can negotiate a 7-degree gradient. Products like JMT are ideally suited for “Last mile connectivity” applications.
As per Mr. Jitendra Shah, the phased manufacturing program announced by Government will lead to immense new opportunities because of serious investments in the component manufacturing industry. This will help manufacturers like us to expedite launches of products in new and emerging segments like popular and premium category motorcycles, higher range 2 and 3 wheelers as well as more customer-oriented products. He says that he is sure that India will eventually become the global hub for e vehicle manufacturing and is hopeful that as in the past, Maharashtra will once again become the Automobile capital.