Simple One: The Rs 1.1 lakh electric scooter from a 2-year-old start up

Built at a factory in Tamil Nadu the Simple One will be available in 13 states including Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Punjab and Delhi.

Simple Energy, the Bengaluru-based two-year old start up, made its debut in the electric vehicle (EV) space with the launch of the Simple One, a Rs 1.1 lakh electric scooter, August 15.

Built at a factory in Tamil Nadu the Simple One will be available in 13 states including Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Punjab and Delhi. At that price (ex-showroom, without state subsidies) the Simple One competes against the Ather 450, TVS iQube and the Ola Electric S1.

The start-up claims that the Simple One has a maximum ride range of 236 km on a full charge and its 4.5 kW motor can push the scooter to a maximum speed of 105 km/hour depending on tyre type. Its lithium-ion battery has a capacity of 4.8 kWh which will take little under three hours for an 80 percent charge.

The Simple One has four ride modes – Eco, Ride, Dash and Sonic. The digital dash board at 7-inch which gives out navigation, geo-fencing, SOS message, tyre pressure monitoring system, Bluetooth connectivity instructions, is as big at the Ola S1.

Over the air updates, music control, call control, fast charger location, preventive maintenance, find my bike, vehicle tracking, are some of the digital features offered on the Simple One.

Weighing at 110 kg the scooter has a boot capacity of 30 litres and will be available in four colour options – Red, White, Black and Blue.