Raptee Unveils High-Voltage E-motorcycle Tech At TN Global Investors Meet

EV startup Raptee Energy unveiled the first transparent look of its electric motorcycle in Tamil Nadu at the Global Investors Meet (GIM), which was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin. The electric motorcycle is set to debut in April 2024.

During the two-day event of the GIM, the Tamil Nadu government successfully secured an aggregate investment worth Rs 6.6 lakh crore.

Dinesh Arjun, CEO and co-founder of Raptee Energy said, "Our indigenous high-voltage powertrain not only delivers stunning torque and consistent top speed but also addresses the long-standing demand for reliable e-motorcycles. Having been built on a high-voltage power train, Raptee Motorcycles will be the only two-wheelers compatible with the fast-expanding CCS2 public charging infrastructure.

Raptee unveiled its first transparent bike model at the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet. The company has already set up its first factory in Chennai, spanning four acres, with a proposed investment of Rs 85 crore. The facility, featuring an R&D centre, will produce up to one lakh units annually, serving as Raptee's main production hub for the next 24 months, employing 470 individuals for manufacturing and design innovation, including a dedicated battery pack assembly line.

Jayapradeep Vasudevan, CBO of Raptee Energy, said, “We have received very good interest from potential investors and suppliers. The customer footfall ranged across all age groups, predominantly college students and bike enthusiasts. We are quite hopeful that this positive response from consumers will translate to good demand when we launch the product a few months from now. Our team is super thrilled at the moment and looking forward to an exciting launch.”

Raptee's electric motorcycle enables a top speed of 135 kilometres per hour and an impressive real-world range of 150 kilometres on a single charge. Recharging is hassle-free at any CCS2 charging station, taking 45 minutes to reach 80 per cent capacity or 40 km in 15 minutes of charging. With a rapid acceleration of 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds, this vehicle leaves its traditional gas-powered counterparts behind.