Startup Simple Energy Starts Deliveries Of E-scooter Simple One

Electric vehicle and clean energy start-up, Simple Energy has commenced deliveries of its Super EV - Simple One. The company plans to facilitate deliveries in a phased manner starting from Bengaluru. 

Officially debuted on 23rd May, Simple One is the first EV from Simple Energy launched at a price of Rs. 1,45,000 (Ex-Showroom, Bengaluru). The vehicle has received more than 1,00,000 bookings.

The company stated in a press release that this 2-wheeler will revolutionise urban mobility and redefine the way people commute. 

Speaking on the occasion, Suhas Rajkumar, Founder and CEO of Simple Energy, said, “We are all proud of the hard work and dedication of our team in creating a holistic product that is both sustainable and an efficient transportation option for our customers."

Simple One boasts a range of 212 km, making it the longest-range E2W in India. It features an indigenous electric motor that delivers swift acceleration. Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with state-of-the-art safety features and smart connectivity options.

Simple One is also the fastest E2W in its segment, sprinting to 0-40 km/h at about 2.77 seconds. Furthermore, it is the first e-scooter to come with a thermal management system, developed collaboratively with IIT-Indore, helping mitigate any thermal runaways.

The company has put in place a wide distribution network and is working closely with authorised dealers to ensure timely deliveries and efficient after-sales support. Furthermore, the company plans to expand its retail operations to 40-50 cities through a network of 160-180 retail stores. 

Early this year, the Bengaluru-based start-up, inaugurated its new manufacturing plant, Simple Vision 1.0, in Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu, and has an installed annual capacity of approximately 10 lakh units.