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The gradually increasing preference for Electric Vehicles as a mode of transport, across the country - metros, tier-2 and 3 markets, and growing awareness towards environment conservation, has driven brands to add pace to their expansion drive, roll-out innovative products that are high-power, stylish, and sustainable.  

The Department of Heavy Industries, in its updated ‘Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicles (FAME-II) scheme’ aims to support 55000 e-4 Wheeler Passenger Cars, and 10 lakh e-2 Wheelers apart from other EVs' platforms. Indian Government’s policy initiatives over the last couple of years has accelerated the adoption of e-mobility, Hon'ble Road Transport and Highways Minister, Shri Nitin Gadkari outlined recently - 5,44,643 are electric two-wheelers while 54,252 are electric four-wheelers and above, as per the centralised data base, VAHAN as on August, 2022.

In view of the growing demand, look at a few of the brands, their products and the value-proposition they bring to the market:- 

HOP Electric 

HOP Electric is an integrated electric 2-wheeler mobility company with a Comprehensive Eco-system Approach. HOP Electric is a successful mandate holder of the Government of India's (GOI) ambitious Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Auto.

HOP Electric has two unique 2-wheelers – HOP LEO and HOP LYF, which have garnered immense consumer traction. HOP has now launched it's much awaited high-speed electric bike named HOP OXO. 

HOP 'OXO'

HOP OXO has successfully cleared all tests in ARAI, including AIS 156 for batteries. It is pertinent to note that HOP OXO has been designed and developed indigenously in compliance with FAME II norms. OXO is integrated with a wide array of prominent features and a five-inch Advance Information Display with an IP67 rating for protection against dust, dirt and water splashes while ensuring seamless functioning.

HOP OXO works on a 72 V architecture with 6200 Watt peak power motor delivering 200 Nm of wheel torque. OXO has 3 ride modes (eco, power and sport) with an additional turbo mode for OXO X. HOP OXO 'X' has a top speed of  90 Kmph in Turbo mode and accelerates from 0-40 Kms in just 4 seconds. Powered by an advanced lithium-ion battery with smart BMS and 811 NMC cells, OXO’s has a 3.75 KWh battery pack delivering an industry leading real range of 150 Kms per charge. OXO can be charged at any 16 Amp power socket with its portable smart charger.  0 to 80% charging taken less than 4 hours. HOP OXO comes with multi-mode re-generative braking, 4G connectivity and a partner mobile application that unlocks many features like speed control, geo fencing, Anti-theft system, ride stats and much more.

All HOP Electric scooters promise a comfortable riding experience for every user. With features like an LED console, dual disc brakes, USB charger, swappable smart battery, GPS, anti-theft system, and remote-key facilities, these products are exceptionally economical, especially in today's era when conventional fuel prices are skyrocketing. As opposed, a fully charged HOP LEO and HOP LYF can cover a distance between 70 km to 125 km. 

Trouve Motor

Trouve Motor is a manufacturer of high-speed electric motorcycles and sports cars, bringing in Block-chain integrated structure with its own metaverse ecosystem. Trouve will roll out an advanced hyper-sports bike, which is designed to reach a speed of over 200 km/hr and also a range of around 350-500 km.

Following the glimpse of its hyper-sports bike recently, Trouve Motor is now up with its first Hyper Maxi Scooter, H2. The futuristic scooter is completely designed in India at Trouve’s R&D facility in Bangalore.

The e-scooter comes equipped with attractive features, including a liquid-cooled motor, single-speed transmission, upside-down fork, mono-shock rear, and LED headlights. It has 2-piston callipers for a better initial bite and brake feel. With a continuous power of 4.8 kW and peak power of 7.9 kW, the scooter can reach from 0 to 60 in 4.3 seconds and cover a range of 130-230 km. It also supports 4G connectivity and has Google built-in to offer advanced internet-backed features to riders.

Okinawa Autotech 

Okinawa Autotech, one of the country’s largest electric two-wheeler manufacturing companies,recently inaugurated two new state-of-the-art experience centres, Okinawa Galaxy, in Nerul, Maharashtra, and Ahmedabad, Gujrat. Currently, Okinawa has 10 Galaxy stores and more than 500 dealerships in India. Okinawa is also planning to open 200 stores this year.

Okinawa Galaxy stores will offer an exclusive view and a chance to closely examine crucial components such as the battery, motor, and chassis in greater detail. The highlight of these state-of-the-art experience centers is the customization zone, where customers can revamp their chosen EV with bespoke details.

AMO Mobility Solutions

AMO Mobility Solutions, Delhi NCR-Noida based electric two-wheeler manufacturer, by the brand name AMO Electric Bikes envisions a quantum leap in its dealership network, working towards transforming electric mobility into mass mobility. With more than 180+ dealerships now spread across India, the company is scaling up operations offering reliable and affordable electric scooters in both registered and non-registered categories.

 

AMO Mobility's 2-wheelers' product line includes Jaunty Plus, Jaunty Pro, Jaunty, Inspirer and Feisty EV having established a strong presence in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Further, the company has its plan in place to register its move into Maharashtra, Haryana, Bihar, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. A few markets which are emerging in recent times are Gujarat, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and AMO is focused on the growth of these markets as well. In the near future the organisation is planning to add more vehicles in the existing line of product.

Ather Energy

Ather Energy is India’s foremost electric two-wheeler brand, founded in 2013 by IIT Madras alumni, Tarun Mehta, and Swapnil Jain. In 2018, Ather Energy launched India’s first intelligent, electric scooter - Ather 450, followed by their new flagship offering Ather 450X in 2020.

Engineered ground-up with a singular focus on performance, the Ather 450X is a sheer joy to ride. Ather 450X can go upto 116 km and picks a top speed of 80 km/h. The scooter has a 2.61kWh battery. This scooter can be 80% charged in 3 hrs 35 minutes. Features include a 17.78 cm (7") LCD display for everything you need to see on your ride - from navigation to incoming calls to nearest charging points.

RevFin, committed to accelerate EV adoption

RevFin Services– a leading EV financing organisation that eases accessibility to Electric Vehicles and adoption for under-banked & underserved, enabling micro-entrepreneurism.  RevFin is financing electric vehicles in semi-urban areas, mainly in tier 3 and tier 4 towns having presence in 19 states – including, major operations across UP, Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi NCR, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. 

RevFin and Hero Electric have inked an agreement to jointly finance and lease 2,50,000 electric two-wheelers over the next three years and collaborate with multiple e-commerce, logistics, and fleet operations companies to fulfil the objective. RevFin aims to disburse Rs 40,000 crores for 17 lakh electric vehicles, in the next five years.