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    Yamaha New Prices Feb 2022 – FZ, R15, MT15, Aerox, Fascino, RayZR

    2022 Yamaha MT15 Facelift to get Bluetooth / updatesThis is the second price hike announced by Yamaha this year; only select models have become costlierTrend of repetitive price hikes, as was witnessed last year, continues in 2022. Global supply chain has been deeply impacted, resulting in shortages of various components. This has led to significant increase in production cost for auto companies. There comes a time when manufacturers can no longer absorb the higher costs and have to pass a part of it to end users.Yamaha February 2022 pricesYamaha price hike in February is largely for its scooters. Prices of almost all Yamaha motorcycles is the same as that in January 2022. Only exception is R15 V3 Blue variant, which has become costlier by Rs 100. New price is Rs 1,58,700. Prices of other popular motorcycles like FZ-FI, FZ-X, FZ 25, MT15 and R15 are the same as earlier.Prices of Yamaha scooters have been increased selectively. Hiked amount is in the range of Rs 1k to Rs 1.2k. Specific variants of RayZR are now costlier by Rs 1k. A similar price hike is applicable for Aerox 155.Highest price hike in February is applicable for select variants of Fascino. These have become costlier by Rs 1,200. In percentage terms, Yamaha scooters have become costlier in the range of 0.76% to 1.66%. The regular variants, which did not have hybrid tech, have been discontinued. Aerox 155 Monster Energy Edition has also been discontinued.Yamaha Scooters Prices Feb 2022 vs Jan 2022Last month in January, Yamaha had increased prices of R15 V4, R15 V4 M, FZ-X, Aerox, and Fascino. Prices were increased in the range of Rs 800 to Rs 2,000. At that time, Yamaha had issued a statement saying that prices were increased due to rise in cost of raw materials and compliance with safety regulation of footrest.Yamaha Scooters Cashback Offer Feb 2022Yamaha Motor India announced a special cash back offer on its Hybrid Scooter models – Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid and RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid. The offer is valid for the entire month of February in Assam, Northeast, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.Below are the Cash back Offer details state-wise:a) Assam, Northeast & West Bengal: Cash Back offer upto Rs. 2,500 on Fascino 125 Fi Hybridb) Maharashtra: Cash Back offer upto Rs. 2,500 on Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid & Ray ZR 125 Fi Hybridc) Tamil Nadu: Cash Back offers upto Rs. 5000 on Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid & Ray ZR 125 Fi HybridYamaha Motorcycles Prices Feb 2022 vs Jan 2022It is unlikely that price hike will have any impact on sales. That’s because most two-wheeler manufacturers have announced price hikes in recent months. Manufacturers favour multiple price hikes over a single price hike per year, as it cushions the impact on end users. Just like last year, it is possible that prices may again be revised later this year.Yamaha electric scooter launchA negative fallout that companies like Yamaha can face in the near future is the shift to EVs. As prices of petrol-powered two-wheelers rise, an increasing number of customers are shifting to electric two-wheelers. There’s not much difference now between the two in terms of pricing. Moreover, users stand to gain from reduced running and maintenance cost of EVs.In view of these developments, Yamaha is readying its first electric scooter for Indian market. It will be the production version of E01 concept that was unveiled at 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. Yamaha electric scooter was recently spotted on road tests in Japan. Some key features include dual-beam headlamp, compact windscreen, large front apron and comfy seat.Although specs have not been revealed, Yamaha electric scooter is likely to have true range of around 70-80 km. It could be offered with swappable batteries to make refuelling a lot more convenient and faster. More

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    2022 Royal Enfield Hunter 350cc Spied Up Close – New Details

    2022 Royal Enfield Hunter 350ccRoyal Enfield Hunter 350cc is expected to hit showrooms later this year – It will rival Honda CB 350 RSThe 200-700cc motorcycle segment is going to see interesting new launches in the coming years. As of now, it is Royal Enfield which dominates this segment. But new rivals have arrived in the form of Jawa, Yezdi, BSA and soon to be launched Bajaj-Triumph motorcycle.To maintain its dominance in the segment, Royal Enfield plans to launch multiple new motorcycles in this segment. This includes the new Himalayan Scram 411, a 650cc cruiser, a 650cc bobber, Super Meteor 650. They are also testing a new scrambler, which is likely to be called Hunter 350.New Royal Enfield Hunter 350ccTest mules of this motorcycle have been spied on several occasions previously. In the latest spy shots, new RE Hunter 350 has been spied up close, revealing new details. Royal Enfield Hunter 350 gets a classic retro design with signature styling highlights such as a round headlamp, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a single-piece seat and a short rear section.Tail section gets split grab rails and a short circular fender along with a round turn taillight with turn indicators. The motorcycle rolls on 17-inch black alloy wheels which nicely complement the bike’s sporty stance.2022 Royal Enfield Hunter 350ccThe sporty appeal of Hunter is further accentuated by a dark theme adopted for its internals and running gear with components like engine casing, handlebar, and suspension setup painted in black colour with a matte finish. Other notable highlights include an upswept muffler with a short exhaust tailpipe, circular rearview mirrors, redesigned side panels and fork gaiters.Features on offerIn terms of features, it should offer the same equipment as its other siblings like Meteor and new-gen Classic. The most prominent of those will be a Tripper Navigation pod in the instrument console which displays turn-by-turn navigation when paired to one’s smartphone via Bluetooth. It should also receive USB charging as a standard fitment.Hunter will be based on the new J1D platform which currently underpins Meteor 350 and new-gen Classic 350. The architecture will be suspended on 35 mm telescopic forks at front and twin gas-charged shocks at rear. Braking duties will be handled by single disc brakes on both wheels assisted by a dual-channel ABS.2022 Royal Enfield Hunter 350ccPowertrain SpecsPowering Hunter will be a 349cc single-cylinder air-cooled OHC engine that kicks out 20.2 hp and 27 Nm of peak torque. This motor is paired with a 5-speed gearbox via a slipper and assist clutch. The Chennai-based bike manufacturer hasn’t revealed a specific launch time for Hunter yet. However, Royal Enfield could launch this roadster in the first half of 2022.Upon launch, Royal Enfiled Hunter 350 will rival Honda CB350 RS and the recently launched Yezdi scrambler. It is expected to be priced slightly above the new-gen Classic 350 and Meteor 350.Source More

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    2022 TVS Fiero 125 Trademark Accepted – Based On Raider 125cc?

    New TVS motorcycle spied testing – It it Fiero 125TVS Motor hasn’t yet confirmed the launch or specifications of Fiero but it is expected to be based on Raider 125The 125cc motorcycle segment has growing demand. This segment has the likes of Honda CB Shine, Hero Splendor, Glamour, Bajaj Pulsar and KTM. TVS entered the 125cc motorcycle segment when they launched Raider 125 a few months ago.With the Raider, TVS has managed to make a good impact with average monthly sales of about 10k units. Total sales in this segment are at about 1.6 lakh units in Dec 2021. Of this, it is the Honda CB Shine which has over 42% share, Hero Glamour has about 20%, Bajaj Pulsar at about 17%, Splendor at 13%, Raider at 7% and KTM under 1%.2022 TVS Fiero 125ccTVS would surely like to increase market share in this segment. They already have a solid engine delivering good performance and fuel efficiency. One way to increase market share, is to launch a new 125cc motorcycle. TVS has registered multiple trademarks for their upcoming motorcycles – ‘Fiero’ being one of them.In fact, it is the name Fiero 125 that has been trademarked by TVS Motor. The company had applied for a trademark and in Nov 2020 it cleared the formalities. Now as per latest update, the Fiero 125 trademark has been officially accepted and advertised from 17th Jan 2022.TVS Fiero 125 trademark accepted on 17th Jan 2022It is likely that the ‘Fiero’ name could be used for the company’s upcoming 125cc motorcycle based on Raider 125 but with a completely different top hat. However, nothing has been confirmed by the manufacturer as of yet.TVS Fiero DesignBased on the spy shot of a test mule, the upcoming 2022 TVS Fiero is expected to get a retro design. Some prominent highlights include a round headlamp, a single-piece seat with a ribbed pattern and circular rearview mirrors.The short rear fender appears to be a single unit gently sloping upwards which also gets a chunky single-piece grab rail. The side-on exhaust features a long aluminium-coated canister. There is a muscular fuel tank design with air scoops which seem only an aesthetic addition.New TVS Fiero 125 based on Raider?A tall handlebar and centre-set footpegs with a fairly accessible saddle should offer comfortable riding ergonomics. Side panels and internals such as engine-gearbox assembly, leg guard and main frame have been blacked out which would provide a nice and sporty dual-tone theme to the motorcycle.2022 TVS Fiero 125 SpecsComing to hardware, the bike could receive the same underpinnings as Raider 125 which includes conventional telescopic forks at front and mono-shock linked to the swingarm at rear. The golden-coloured front forks also add to the bike’s aesthetic appeal. Braking will be carried out by single disc brakes at both ends which should be aided by a combined braking system (CBS).Powering Fiero will be the same 124.8cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, three-valve engine which propels Raider 125. This motor kicks out 11.2 bhp at 7,500rpm and 11.2 Nm of peak torque at 6,000rpm and is paired with a 5-speed gearbox. In its 2-valve head form, this motor churns out 15.31 bhp and a peak torque of 13.9 Nm. TVS Fiero 125 prices could be in a similar range as that of Raider and other 125cc rivals. More

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    Naon Zero One Electric Scooter Debuts – Up To 140 Kms Range

    Naon Zero One Electric ScooterNaon Zero One electric scooter isn’t expected to arrive on Indian shores anytime soonIn the past few months, we have been witnessing a surge in electric two-wheelers, both in overseas and Indian markets. The electric mobility revolution has seen the advent of many new brands venture into the auto industry with battery-powered vehicles. The latest in this list is Naon which has officially revealed its first electric scooter prototype.An electric vehicle (EV) startup based out of Germany, Naon has introduced the first battery-powered two-wheeler in the form of Zero One. Since this is just a pre-production prototype, the electric scooter isn’t available for pre-bookings as of yet. Naon will be offering Zero One in two variants- L1e and L3e.The former has been priced at Euros 4,920 (approx. INR 4.20 lakh) while the latter will be made available at Euros 6,420 (approx. INR 5.48 lakh) (both prices inclusive of taxes). However, judging by its unique design and pricing, Zero One is expected to be positioned as a premium electric scooter.Naon Zero One Electric Scooter – DesignSpeaking of design, the styling of Zero One is the biggest differentiator between itself and the rest of the contemporary e-scooters. Naon has adopted an unconventional yet minimalist approach for Zero One which features very few body panels. The overall design is clean and understated while its geometric proportions make the scooter look sharper.Naon Zero One Electric ScooterSome of its styling highlights include a flat single-piece seat, a long and flat footboard, naked handlebars, an exposed rear swingarm and a windshield upfront. Another unique piece of styling is a rectangular single bar LED headlight mounted on the windshield to go along with a sleek tail light setup under the seat.Powertrain SpecsThe thick floorboard also houses the battery pack underneath which gives the scooter a very low centre of gravity which translates into good ride stability. Speaking of the battery pack, Zero One is powered by a removable 2.4 kWh Lithium-ion battery which offers a range of 70 km on a single charge. By installing an additional battery pack, this range could be extended to 140 km on a single charge.However, both variants of the electric scooter offer different levels of performance. The base L1e variant gets a 3 kW peak output which translates to a top speed of 45 kmph. On the other hand, L3e features a larger 7 kW rear hub motor with a peak output of 10 kW (13.4 bhp) and 200 Nm of torque. As a result, this variant has a higher top speed of 100 kmph.Naon Zero One Electric ScooterHardware & FeaturesZero One is underpinned by an aluminium frame which is a USD fork upfront and a mono-shock at rear. The frame and body panels have been made of sustainable materials that can be recycled. Braking duties are handled by disc brakes at front and rear which are aided by ABS.As far as features go, Zero One doesn’t offer a dedicated instrument console but instead uses the rider’s smartphone, mounted onto the handlebar, for ride information. Since the batteries are mounted under the floorboard, the scooter should offer decent under-seat storage space. More

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    Royal Enfield Classic 350 Modified Cruiser – USD Forks, Red Colour

    Royal Enfield Classic 350 Modified CruiserRoyal Enfield bikes like Classic 350 are preferred by modifiers owing to their simple architecture and easy availability of aftermarket componentsIn a recent project by Eimor Customs, a Royal Enfield Classic 350 has undergone a cruiser-like transformation. A number of customizations have been carried out including cosmetic enhancements as well as functional updates. While Classic 350 is already popular for its timeless design, this modified version appears to make a better connect with enthusiasts. It has been aptly named as ‘Enigma’ by the modifier.Classic 350 Enigma custom detailsWhat immediately grabs our attention is the matte metallic red paint job. While the front and rear fenders get an even shade, the fuel tank and side utility box have a combo of red and gradient black. This ensures a seamless integration with the rest of the bike, which wears a largely blacked-out look. Most other components have been blacked-out including the engine, chassis, exhaust, and wheels.Fenders at both ends have been shortened and customized to achieve a tyre hugging profile. In comparison, stock Classic 350 looks more retro with its broad fenders. Fuel tank has been customized into a compact and sharper unit, something usually seen with bobber styled motorcycles.The lower curved section of the fuel tank creates a shield effect for the engine, which comes across as a new design innovation. It is not certain if the customized fuel tank will impact storage capacity. Even though it looks slimmer, the length seems to have been stretched. In case of stock Classic 350, fuel tank capacity is 13 litres.Royal Enfield Classic 350 Modified CruiserOther changes include bar-end touring mirrors and floating-type detachable pillion seat. While the exhaust looks like the stock unit, it gets perforated exhaust cover. Another key change is round instrument pods that have been asymmetrically placed above the LED headlight. The headlight gets a ring in matte red paint, which seems to create a halo effect for the bike.Classic 350 Enigma engine and specsEngine has been retained in its original form in this customization project. Classic 350 is powered by a 349cc motor that makes 20.2 bhp of max power at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. It is mated to a constant mesh 5-speed gearbox.In terms of functional updates, the bike gets USD forks at front. Rear dual shock absorbers have been left untouched. However, rear swingarm has been extended by 4 inches. The bike has been equipped with 19-inch front and 15-inch rear spoke wheels. They are shod with 110mm and 140mm dual-purpose block pattern tyres, respectively.Royal Enfield Classic 350 Modified CruiserBraking system is the same as stock version, 300mm and 270mm disc at front and rear, respectively. Classic 350 is offered in both single and dual-channel ABS options. With the updates, modified Classic 350 has acquired a more intense and powerful character. It’s quite different from the laidback styling of stock Classic 350. Could work for folks who like to flaunt their rides. More

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    Ola Electric Scooter In Remote Locations – First In Kashmir, Barak Valley

    Ola Electric Scooter Delivered In KashmirAfter initial teething troubles, Ola appears to have ramped up deliveries of its electric scooters across the countryJust a few months back, several Ola Electric customers were found to be complaining about delayed deliveries and other issues. Things appear to be getting better now, as the company has increased production to around 1k units per day. Deliveries and after sales services are also being streamlined.Ola reaches Kashmir, Barak ValleyIn a significant milestone for Ola Electric, the first scooter has been delivered in Kashmir. This comes at a time when the region is witnessing heavy snowfall. Kashmir already has challenging terrain and things become even more difficult during winters. Several of the routes are cut-off during periods of heavy snowfall. First Ola electric scooter owner in Kashmir, Bilal Bhat, has shared their experience on Twitter.In another post, Ola electric scooter owner Ekbal has thanked the company for the delivery in Assam. According to the owner, his scooter was the 4th Ola scooter in Assam and the 1st in Barak valley. Located close to the Bangladesh border, Barak valley is among the remotest parts of India.Images reveal that delivery of Ola electric scooters in remote locations is being made by third-party logistics service providers. This is because Ola has ditched the traditional dealership model for sales and service. Instead, the sales and registration process has been made completely online. And the scooters are being delivered directly to buyers at their address.Ola Electric Scooter Deliveries Continue Across Several Remote LocationsThis radical approach to remove the middleman appears to be working fine as of now. It eliminates quite a few complexities related to managing hundreds of dealerships like other manufacturers currently have in the auto industry. Speaking about sales, as per retail data released by FADA, Ola delivered over 1,100 electric scooters in Jan 2022.Ola Electric scooter first unit in KashmirFor maintenance and repairs, a technician can be called for a home visit. In case of repairs that may take time, the scooter is carried to the workshop in an Ola service van. From the customer’s perspective, everything gets done online or via phone calls.Ola electric carEven as Ola has still a long way to go in the electric two-wheeler segment, it appears that the company has already started making plans for an electric car. After CEO Bhavish Aggarwal shared an image of a new car, it is being speculated that the company could unveil its electric car soon. However, Ola has not made a formal statement on such possibilities.If Ola can launch an electric car by the end of this year or in 2023, it will get an early mover advantage. As of now, bulk of electric car sales comprise Tata Nexon EV and MG ZS EV. Not much details are available, but it is likely that Ola’s electric car will rival Nexon EV. It could be offered in the same price band of Rs 14-17 lakh. Or Ola could spring up a surprise by offering an electric car at more affordable rates. More

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    New Electric Scooter AMO Jaunty Plus Launch Price 1.10 L

    New AMO Jaunty Plus Electric ScooterAMO Jaunty Plus will take on the likes of premium electric scooters like Ola S1, Ather 450X and Simple OneAMO Electric has launched a new electric scooter in India called Jaunty Plus. Priced at Rs 1,10,460 (ex-showroom), the e-scooter is slated to go on sale from February 15, 2022 onwards. The Noida-based EV manufacturer currently has 140 showrooms across the country from where the new Jaunty Plus will be retailed.Jaunty Plus is based on the Jaunty electric scooter from the company but offers more range and features than the latter. It is being offered with a three-year warranty and will be available in five dual-tone colour schemes including red-black, grey-black, blue-black, white-black, and yellow-black.AMO Jaunty Plus: DesignStarting with its design, Jaunty Plus receives a conventional scooter design. It gets a headlamp cluster mounted on the front apron whereas the handlebar features an integrated LED cluster comprising turn indicators and DRLs.The dual-tone paint schemes lend a hint of sportiness to the scooter’s appearance. With a flat single-piece seat and a large footboard, Jaunty Plus appears to be a very practical offering.New AMO Jaunty Plus Electric ScooterPowertrain, Hardware DetailsPowering Jaunty Plus is a 60 V/40 Ah lithium-ion battery that delivers energy to a brushless DC motor. This powertrain returns a range of 120 km on a single charge. AMO has confirmed that it will be offering buyers an option of a fixed and a portable battery pack. However, the company hasn’t revealed performance figures of the new electric scooter yet.Customers will be offered a fast charger that can juice up the battery pack fully within four hours. Speaking of hardware, the suspension setup comprises telescopic forks at the front and gas-charged shock absorbers at the rear. The electric scooter rides on 10-inch alloy wheels while braking duties are handled by a disc brake at front and a drum brake at rear.Features on offerAs for equipment, Jaunty Plus has been well-equipped with modern features including a side stand sensor, a USB charging port, central locking, a digital instrument console, DRL Lights and an engine kill switch. As far as safety goes, AMO has offered the scooter with features like an electronically assisted braking system (E-ABS), anti-theft alarm, side stand sensor and cruise control.New AMO Jaunty Plus Electric ScooterCommenting on the launch of Jaunty Plus, Sushant Kumar, Founder & Managing Director, AMO Electric Bikes said, “We are delighted to introduce our technically advanced Jaunty Plus in the Indian automotive market. Conceived and designed by our in-house research and development team, these eco-friendly bikes are a testimony to our brand’s promise of providing best-in-class EV mobility solutions and service.” More

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    Two Wheeler Retail Sales Jan 2022 – Bajaj, TVS, Hero Electric, Ola, Ather, RE, Jawa, Yezdi

    Ather Electric Scooter Jan 2022FADA reports a dip in two wheeler retail sales to 10,17,785 units in January 2022 – As rural demand continued to be a constraintTwo wheeler registration, as announced by The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) for January’22, dipped considerably. Sales have been lower in rural areas on account of rising prices, increased fuel costs and the ongoing pandemic. Two-wheeler sales last month declined by 13.44 percent to 10,17,785 units. This was as against 11,75,832 units retailed in January 2021.Two Wheeler Retail Sales Jan 2022 – Hero LeadsHero MotoCorp topped the list with 3,12,999 units retailed last month, down from 3,98,988 units sold in January 2021. This led to a dip in market share from 33.93 percent to 30.75 percent YoY. The company posted strong sales for models such as the Splendor and bookings opened for XPulse 200 4V. The company plans to unveil its first electric two wheeler in March 2022.Honda two wheeler sales also dipped on a YoY basis to 2,57,984 units, down from 3,06,940 units retailed in January 2021. Market share fell to 25.35 percent from 26.10 percent YoY. Honda announced the launch of the new 2022 CB300R and CBR650R in India in January 2022 and extended its BigWing outlet with a new sales showroom inaugurated in Kangra (Himachal Pradesh).TVS, Bajaj, RE Post YoY De-growthFollowing Hero and Honda, retail sales of TVS, Bajaj Auto and Royal Enfield also dipped on a YoY basis. TVS sales fell to 1,64,072 units in the past month from 1,77,854 units sold in January 2021. However, despite lower sales, market share increased from 15.13 percent to 16.12 percent YoY.Two Wheeler Retail Sales Jan 2022 vs Jan 2021 (YoY)Bajaj Auto also posted a de-growth in terms of retail sales but an increase in market share in the past month. Sales dipped to 1,19,198 units from 1,31,689 units sold in January 2021. Top sellers in the company lineup continued to be the Pulsar, Platina and CT100 while Chetak e-scooter, the only electric model sold by the company, has also added to sales figures.Royal Enfield was at No. 5 with retail sales of 45,882 units in January 2022, down from 55,431 units sold in January 2021. Royal Enfield is planning 3 new motorcycles in the 650cc segment this year. These will include the Cruiser 650, Super Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650.Suzuki and India Yamaha Motors also saw sales dip on a YoY basis to 44,506 units and 39,884 units respectively from 47,731 units and 44,753 units sold in January 2021 respectively. Market share of India Yamaha Motors increased marginally from 3.81 percent to 3.92 percent YoY.Two Wheeler Retail Sales Jan 2022 vs Dec 2021 (MoM)Piaggio noted a dip in retail sales last month to 4,026 units, down from 4,556 units sold in January 2021. Classic Legends (Jawa + Yezdi) sales remained flat on a YoY basis at 2,346 units while Ather Energy saw its retail sales increase from 606 units in January 2021 to 1,880 units in January 2022.Electric Two Wheeler Retail Sales Jan 2022Even as petrol powered two wheeler sales have not been much in demand, the same cannot be said about its electric counterparts. Electric two wheeler sales are increasing significantly in India with several automakers noting a marked increase in sales.Hero Electric claimed a top spot in electric two-wheeler registrations in India in January 2022. As on date, the company retails three main high-speed electric scooter models. These include the Hero Optima, Hero NYX and Hero Photon. Registrations in the past month stood at 7,763 units, up from 1,680 units sold in January 2021 causing market share to increase from 0.14 percent to 0.76 percent YoY.Okinawa Autotech followed with retail sales at 5,613 units in January 2022 from 725 units sold in January 2021. Okinawa i-Praise+ is the company’s flagship model while the company is actively testing the new Okinawa Oki90 electric scooter which is likely to be launched in India in Q1 2022. Oki90 e-scooter will compete with rivals such as Ola S1 and Simple One.Noting significant increase in retails last month was also Ampere Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. Sales which had stood at 938 units in January 2021 increased to 4,218 units last month relating to a rise in market share from 0.08 percent to 0.41 percent YoY.PUR EV sales stood at 1,690 units in the past month from 272 units retailed in January 2021 while Ola Electric entered the fray with 1,102 units retailed last month. Ola, entered the e-scooter segment in August 2021 with launch of its S1 and S1 Pro priced at Rs 99,999 and Rs 1,29,999, respectively. Others in this segment also saw increased retail sales to the tune of 3,560 units in the past month from 1,167 units sold in January 2021. More