EV startup Simple Energy postpones deliveries of recently launched scooter

Simple Energy, a startup manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs), on May 26 announced the postponement of the deliveries of its recently launched scooter 'Simple One'.

The deliveries are being deferred as updated guidelines for EVs are expected to be issued by the government shortly, the company said.

A spree of fire incidents involving electric two-wheelers have been reported over the past couple of months, which has led to the speculations of a likely tightening of the regulatory norms.

"In light of recent events in the EV industry, we expect updated guidelines for EVs concerning battery health and overall vehicle safety. In accordance with this, we are postponing the deliveries of Simple One," Simple Energy said in a statement.

The test rides for Simple One, which is the company's flagship scooter, "will begin from July", it noted.
The announcement comes days after the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), which comes under the aegis of Union Consumer Affairs Ministry, sent notices to Pure EV and Boom Motors after taking cognisance of news reports related to loss of life and severe injury to customers due to their products catching fire.