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    Okinawa Praise Electric Scooter In 8 New Colours – Feb 2023 Sales Decline

    Okinawa Electric Scooters: A Bumpy Ride in Okinawa in Feb 2023, Praise Pro Top Performer Despite Feb 2023 Sales Drop YoYOkinawa Praise Electric ScooterOkinawa witnessed YoY decline in sales in February 2023. Total sales for February 2023 were 6,726 units, which is a decrease of 32.11 percent from the 9,907 units sold in February 2022. However, on a MoM basis, total sales for February 2023 increased by 12.47 percent from January 2023.Okinawa Electric Sales Feb 2023 BreakupYoY decline was primarily led by the IPraise model, which saw sales decline of 74.18 percent. Praise Pro model, which holds the highest market share at 69.19 percent, also saw a decline in sales of 19.90 percent YoY. In MoM sales, R-30 model witnessed the highest MoM growth at 420.96 percent. Followed by the Lite model at 111.90 percent. Praise Pro model, despite seeing a decline in sales MoM, still holds the highest market share at 77.83 percent.Okinawa Electric Sales Feb 2023Okinawa’s New Colour Options: Express Your Style with Electric Green, Mocha Brown, and MoreOverall, Okinawa witnessed a decline in sales YoY but an improvement in sales MoM. The brand may need to focus on reviving the sales of its IPraise and Praise Pro models to strengthen its electric scooter market position. The manufacturer has introduced eight new colours to their Praise platform. They are Electric Green, Military Green, Seafoam Green, Ocean Blue, Liquid Metal, Mauve Purple, Mocha Brown, and Sun Orange.With the new colour options, riders can express their individuality and personal style. Okinawa Praise Pro electric scooter showcases the manufacturer’s design and technology prowess. Praise Pro features a powerful battery that can be fully charged in just 3-4 hours. It has a top speed of 56 km/hr.Okinawa Praise New Colours – A Rainbow of choicesSafety Features of Okinawa’s Electric Scooters: E-ABS, Anti-Theft Alarm, and MorePraise Pro also boasts several cutting-edge safety features, including an Electronic Assisted Braking System (E-ABS) and a central locking system with an anti-theft alarm. Additionally, riders will appreciate the convenience of the Locate My Scooter function and the USB charging port for mobile devices. Praise Pro even has a walk assistance feature for those times when you need to push your scooter.Okinawa Sales Breakup Feb 2023iPraise Plus is a modern electric scooter designed to offer both aesthetics and functionality. It comes with an impressive range of 137 km on a single charge, making it great for daily commuting needs. Eco App integration ensures that riders can keep track of their scooter’s performance and battery life.Okinawa 250,000th Unit: A Praise Pro Model MilestoneOkinawa Autotech, a longstanding prominent player in the electric mobility sector in India, has contributed immensely to the industry’s growth. Recently, the company achieved a significant milestone by producing its 250,000th unit, a Praise Pro model, from its Rajasthan manufacturing plant. The manufacturer sells electric two-wheelers in the AE1 segment for up to 250W e2Ws, and in the AE2 segment for 250W+ e2Ws.  More

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    Bajaj Triumph 350cc Motorcycle Spied Near Pune – Hunter 350 Rival

    The smaller of Bajaj Triumph motorcycle engine will displace around 250cc with up to 30 bhp and a larger 350cc will produce over 40 bhpBajaj Triumph 350cc MotorcycleBritish brand Triumph has partnered with Bajaj to launch affordable entry level motorcycles in the 250cc to 500cc segment. Multiple motorcycles will be launched, one of them has now been spied testing near Bajaj Auto plant on the outskirts of Pune.Aims to eat into Royal Enfield’s 350cc market shareLaunch of the first Bajaj Triumph 350cc motorcycle is expected later this year. Price is expected to be in the Rs 2 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh, ex-sh range. In this segment, Royal Enfield dominates with over 90% market share. Their range of 350cc machines include Classic, Bullet, Meteor and Hunter. Together, they register sales in the region of 60k units per month in the 350cc segment.2023 Bajaj Triumph Motorcycle – New Spy ShotsBajaj has been trying to eat into the market share of Royal Enfield for quite some time. They launched the Dominar brand to do that, but that did not deliver expected results. With the Triumph partnership, Bajaj is making yet another attempt.For starters, there will be two engine options on offer under the entry-segment Bajaj-Triumph motorcycles. Both of them are constructed with a single-cylinder architecture. One displaces 250cc and the other displaces 350cc.2023 Bajaj Triumph Motorcycle – New Spy ShotsFeatures on offer will include liquid cooling, slipper clutch, quick shifter, ABS, ride-by-wire and more. It is likely that Triumph might only launch 250cc models in India, while 350cc motorcycles could be reserved for export markets. Engine specs are not out. But the 250cc version is expected to deliver about 30 bhp while the bigger 350cc unit could deliver about 40 bhp of max power.Body style options with Bajaj Triumph MotorcyclesSpeaking of body styles, there are going to be 4 options. A Roadster and a Scrambler are already known as they have been spotted testing before. The other two are a Cafe Racer and a Flat Tracker. Given Triumph’s naming scheme, we can expect that roadster model to be named Street 250, Street 350. Scrambler 250 and Scrambler 350.These will don USD front forks, retro vibes, round headlights, blackened engine bay and a clean tail. Scrambler gets a small windscreen, a front beak, knuckle guards, dual-barrel exhaust and block pattern tyres. Design language can be traced back to Triumph’s bigger motorcycles in their respective genre.Triumph makes Thruxton cafe racer as well. The cafe racer from Bajaj Triumph motorcycle is likely to take the same design language as Thruxton. As of now, Triumph doesn’t manufacture flat trackers. If this Bajaj Triumph platform will spawn a flat tracker, it will be the first-ever, from Triumph. Launch is expected later this year.Source More

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    Honda Activa 125 Smart Key Variant Launch Price Rs 88k – BS6 P2 Compliant

    After launching new top of the line variant with Activa 6G, Honda has now launched the same with Activa 1252023 Honda Activa 125 Smart Key Variant LaunchedWhere scooters are concerned, Honda is the reigning champ in terms of sales figures. Activa is Honda’s golden goose 1.74 lakh units clocked in February 2023 alone. Even though that number is impressive, it could have been better. Rivals like TVS Jupiter, Suzuki Access, new electric scooters, etc – are gradually catching upHonda is strengthening its scooter portfolio by taking a holistic approach and making its Activa range more feature rich. Activa 6G already has the H-Smart variant and will soon get Bluetooth connectivity and full digital instrument cluster. Similar approach has been implemented with the Activa 125.Honda Activa Prices March 2023Honda Activa 125 H-Smart LaunchedHonda has launched the Activa 125 Smart variant today. It is priced from Rs 88,093, ex-sh Delhi. It is about Rs 10k more expensive than the entry level Activa 125, which is priced at Rs 78,920.H-Smart is Honda’s proprietary tech which enables keyless functionality. It is considered a lot safer than a conventional key as it gets an immobilizer chip inside it as well. This ensures that a generic key won’t be able to trigger ignition unless constantly changing codes generated by on-board chip, matches that of the codes generated by its new H-Smart key.Honda Activa 125 SpecsIf you think an immobilizer chip isn’t important, ask any of the 83 lakh Hyundai and Kia customers affected in USA as their cars are being stolen with nothing more than a USB-A cable. Sticking with Honda Activa 125 H-Smart, the company is providing an additional safety net that is currently not offered by rivaling brands like TVS, Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp.As part of this package, Honda will provide a smart key with features like Smart Find, Smart Unlock, Smart Safe and Smart Start. Smart Find allows users to turn on indicators remotely if within 10 meters, making it easier to spot in a parking lot. Smart Unlock allows users to unlock boot space and fuel lid if present within 2 meters from the vehicle.Also present is Smart Safe where the scooter locks itself automatically if the key goes out of range (2 meters). This feature could be disabled from within the key as well. Lastly, we have Smart Start where a rider can start his Honda Activa 125 by pressing the start button if a key is present within 2 meters.Honda Activa 125 ColoursOther ChangesApart from the H-Smart key, Honda Activa 125 has been updated to upcoming mandatory BS6 phase II norms meeting RDE emission norms. Real time fuel consumption, average mileage and distance to empty are other features. Apart from this, there aren’t any other changes. The 124 cc single-cylinder 2V head petrol engine will be retained as is, coupled to a CVT. This swingarm-mounted engine will make 8 bhp of power and 10.3 Nm of torque. Honda is next getting ready to launch electric Activa.Mr. Yogesh Mathur, Operating Officer, Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said, “The launch of the 2023 Activa125 with H-Smart marks a significant step forward for our customers, demonstrating our commitment to innovation and meeting their evolving needs. With advanced technology, we aim to deliver a superior product that sets us apart from the competition and drives growth for our business.” More

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    Honda To Launch 10 New EVs In 5 Years – Electric Activa In 2024

    First among these will be an electric Activa with a fixed battery and a moped with swappable battery tech for B2C customersImage for illustration purpose only.For a long time, the Indian 2W EV revolution was in the hands of startups like Ola and Ather. Now, mainstream manufacturers like TVS and Bajaj have stepped in to carve a segment for themselves. Honda doesn’t want to be left behind as it is the second-largest 2W manufacturer and the largest scooter manufacturer in India.The company’s holistic approach will be revealed tomorrow on March 29th and reportedly, there will be 10 EVs in the bag for India. Two of these are going to set the grounds for future EVs to follow. One of these first two will be an electric Activa with a fixed battery and the other will be a moped (likely Benly-e) with a removable battery.Honda India will launch 10 new electric scooters and motorcycles by 2028Honda Plans 10 2W EVsThe company is reportedly developing 10 different EVs to cater to all sorts of customer base. Expect different speeds, ranges, body types, styles, features and even prices with these upcoming EVs. In the roadmap revealed by the company last year, we can see multiple scooters with varied design and body, we have maxi scooters, motorcycles, and even mini-bikes.This is a holistic approach to establishing a portfolio to cater to most customer bases. Given that India’s largest automaker Hero MotoCorp has set its foot in the 2W EV space with the Vida brand, Honda needs to hurry up.First Japanese Brand To Enter EV SpaceLaunch timeframe for these vehicles is said to be by the end of this decade. Starting with Electric Activa in 2024 and Benly-e (likely) soon after that with a swappable battery. These are codenamed GJNA and K4BA (not respectively). By doing so, Honda will essentially be the first Japanese motorcycle and scooter manufacturer to venture in EV space in India.Currently, In India, Ola has carved a niche for itself by offering a plethora of features and is the highest seller in its segment. Honda might bank heavily on its Activa brand instead of features to push volumes.Battery Swapping StationsFor Honda, battery swapping tech is likely to be the key to establishing supremacy over rivals. A new vertical named Honda Power Pack Energy India has been established in Bengaluru. Starting from Bengaluru, Honda has partnered up with HPCL and Bengaluru Metro to establish swapping stations.When started, these swapping stations will be equipped to provide 1.35 kWh battery packs for swaps for electric two and three-wheeled vehicles. Soon after this, major cities will see a chain of swapping stations popping up. More elaborate plan will be revealed on March 29, 2023.Honda Electric 2W Production CapacityPeople in the know have revealed that the first two offerings set to launch in 2024 are expected to push 5 lakh units in sales. While the following vehicles launched by 2027 are expected to take that number to 10 lakh units. For the very first year, Honda is planning for upto 1.5 lakh units and shooting for a double-digit YoY growth as well.Honda Manesar factory will see an upgrade. Honda intends to convert it into a global hub for the production of motorcycles and scooters. It has also changed the name of the Manesar facility to ‘Global Resource Factory’ which in effect, is to be a global hub for motorcycle exports. This upgrade of the manufacturing plant will allow Honda to build and export world-class products from the Indian facility.Honda currently exports motorcycles to 40 different countries and the upgrade will help them reach new scales. Honda Roadmap also facilitates a 360-degree state-of-the-art turnaround of the factory. In effect, all corporate functions happen under one roof to improve efficiency of the operations and efficiency across teams and verticals.Commuter flex-fuel motorcycleThe Japanese manufacturer is also looking to explore the possibilities of flex-fuel technologies in India. This technology is already in effect in its Brazilian counterparts. Flex-fuel motorcycles run on petrol and Ethanol. The user can switch back and forth to any fuel he may choose to ride with. Ethanol is very economical to run and efficient too.Source More

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    Suzuki Sales Breakup Feb 2023 – Access, Burgman, Avenis, Gixxer

    Suzuki had the Access scooter at the top of domestic sales charts while in global markets it was the Gixxer that commanded the most attentionImage – MotoMotiveSuzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), has seen a YoY de-growth in total sales (domestic + exports) in Feb 2023. The company sold a total of 70,625 units in Feb 2023, down from 72,200 units sold in Feb 2023.Suzuki 2W Sales Feb 2023Suzuki, the 6th best-selling two wheeler maker in India, saw its domestic sales dip 10.49 percent on a YoY basis. Sales which had stood at 58,603 units in Feb 2022 dipped 6,148 units to 52,455 units in Feb 2023.Suzuki Sales Breakup Feb 2023It was the Suzuki Access scooter that was a top seller in domestic markets. It was also the 3rd best-selling scooter in India in Feb 2023 after the Activa and Jupiter. Access sales improved 7.15 percent YoY to 40,194 units, from 37,512 units sold in Feb 2022. The Access commands a 76.63 percent share.At No. 2 was Burgman with a 23.82 percent YoY de-growth. Sales dipped to 6,579 units in the past month, down from 8,636 units sold in Feb 2022. It was followed by the Avenis with a 64.24 percent YoY de-growth down to 3,713 units sold last month, from 10,382 units sold in Feb 2022. This was a 6,669 unit volume de-growth.Suzuki Sales Breakup Feb 2023Gixxer sales also fell 2.56 percent to 1,698 units in Feb 2023 but it was the4 Suzuki Hayabusa that reported a 183.33 percent YoY growth to 34 units from just 12 units sold in Feb 2022. There were also 8 units of the V-Strom 650 sold last month along with 1 unit of the Katana.Suzuki Exports Breakup Feb 2023Suzuki 2W Exports Feb 2023The company performed better in terms of exports with a 33.63 percent YoY growth. Exports which had stood at 13,597 units in Feb 2022 improved to 18,170 units in Feb 2023 relating to a 4,573 unit volume growth.Suzuki Gixxer stood at a No.1 position on this list with 5,422 units shipped in the past month, down 23.67 percent from 7,103 units sold in Feb 2022. It was followed by the Avenis of which 4,260 units made their way to global markets while there was Suzuki Gixxer 250 with 3,112 units shipped last month, a YoY growth of 10.83 percent from 2,808 units exported in Feb 2022.Suzuki Exports Breakup Feb 2023The export list also included Suzuki Access scooter which has seen outstanding growth of 442.36 percent to 2,484 units exported in Feb 2023, from 458 units shipped in Feb 2022. Burgman exports dipped by 30.73 percent to 2,214 units last month from 3,196 units sold in Feb 2022. There were also 526 units of Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 and 120 units of the Suzuki Hayate along with 32 units of Intruder exported in Feb 2023.The company has been in the news in recent weeks following the launch of its new apparel and merchandise range which draws inspiration from the Suzuki Hayabusa. Suzuki also updated the Gixxer lineup that received feature updates in the form of Suzuki Ride Connect with a Bluetooth-enabled digital console. The Gixxer series also saw a price revision. Suzuki has introduced E20 fuel-compliant Access 125, Avenis and Burgman Street. More

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    Yamaha R25 Self-Balancing Motorcycle – Aims To Reduce Accidents

    OEMs like Honda and BMW have also showcased their respective motorcycle self-balancing systems in the past, but a production version remains elusiveYamaha R25 Self-Balancing Tech ShowcasedAiming to reduce motorcycle-linked fatalities to zero by 2050, Yamaha has unveiled its self-balancing system. The self-balancing system is a key component of Yamaha’s Advanced Motorcycle Stabilisation Assist System (AMSAS). Yamaha essentially wants to create an accident-free world for its users, which is part the company’s Jin-Ki Kanno x Jin-Ki Anzen Safety Vision.Yamaha is testing its self-balancing tech on a R25. It will be prudent to not expect a launch soon, as the tech will require more time to be perfected. Performance in real-world conditions with chaotic traffic is where things can become a bit complicated. However, if all tests are successfully passed, Yamaha will be looking to introduce the self-balancing tech to several of its bikes.Yamaha R25 Self-Balancing Tech ShowcasedYamaha self-balancing tech – How it works?Yamaha’s self-balancing tech works by stabilizing the vehicle’s tilt at low speeds. For controlling the driving forces and steering forces, motor actuators have been installed on the front wheel and handlebars, respectively. The actuators are in turn controlled by a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). The system allows the bike to be automatically stabilized at low speeds. The test vehicle can even be seen moving forward without the rider.When starting the bike or stopping, the stability is provided by the actuator installed on the front wheel. Once in motion and up to around 5 kmph, the stability is provided by the actuator fitted to the handlebars. In essence, the self-balancing system can perform at walking speeds. In such scenarios, no rider input will be required.[embedded content][embedded content]Yamaha’s self-balancing tech is currently at mid-development stage. It is one of the several rider assistance systems being developed by the company. A relevant example is radar-linked Unified Brake System seen with the Tracer 9 GT+. Apart from motorcycles, Yamaha has plans to introduce its self-balancing tech for various other personal mobility applications such as bicycles. Miniaturization of the components will be targeted accordingly, wherever feasible.How can self-balancing tech be useful?A self-balancing system can be a great asset for shorter individuals or users who find it difficult to manage the weight of the bike at starting and stopping. It will also be useful for learners, as there will be reduced risk of the bike topping over. Some segments of users with physical disabilities can also benefit from a self-balancing motorcycle.As self-balancing tech could be the next big thing in the world of two-wheelers, a lot of research is being conducted in this space. Earlier this year at 2023 Auto Expo, Liger Mobility had showcased its Liger X and Liger X+ self-balancing electric scooters. The scooter was able to self-balance itself without any inputs from the rider. Bookings for Liger self-balancing electric scooter are expected to commence later this year. Deliveries will begin by end of this year. More

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    KTM India Sales Feb 2023 – Duke, RC, 125, 200, 250, 390 ADV

    Total sales for KTM in the month of February 2023 stood at 14,509 units with 54.86% YoY growth and 29.79% MoM growth2023 KTM 390 ADVKTM has had a rather fruitful month during February 2023 where sales are concerned. In exports, KTM registered a strong 8,666 units. When compared to 5,016 units it shipped a year ago and 6,982 units it shipped a month before, KTM saw 72.77% YoY growth and 24.12% MoM growth as opposed to January 2023.KTM Domestic and Exports – Feb 2023KTM 390 series (Duke + RC + ADV) stormed the exports charts taking the top spot with 5,056 units shipped, accounting for 58.34% of total exports. A staggering 158.62% YoY growth and 15.86% MoM growth was observed, with 3,101 units and 692 units gained in volume YoY and MoM. In 2nd place, surprisingly, we have 125 series with 1,578 units shipped.KTM Domestic Sales Breakup Feb 2023Even though 125s (Duke + RC) saw 892.45% YoY growth, MoM analysis revealed a 27.21% decline, with 590 units lost in volume, accounting for 18.21% of KTM’s total domestic sales. Close to it is 200 series (Duke + RC) with 40.03% YoY decline and an astounding 3209% MoM growth. Lastly, we have 250s (Duke + ADV) with just 642 units shipped, registering 9.93% YoY growth and 57.35% MoM growth.In domestic market, KTM’s popular products have been the 200 series. That was true in February as well. 200s sold 3,254 units last month with 40.38% YoY growth as opposed to 2,318 units sold a year ago and 53.64% MoM growth as opposed to 2,118 units sold a month before. 200s hold 55.69% of total domestic sales for KTM.KTM India domestic sales market share Feb 2023At 2nd place, we have 250 series with 1,650 units sold, accounting for 28.24% of KTM’s total domestic sales. There was a 15.79% YoY growth and 41.03% MoM growth. Next in line is 390 series with 629 units sold. This class of motorcycles has had a paradigm shift with 1555% YoY growth as opposed to just 38 units sold last year.KTM Exports Breakup Feb 2023Unlike gaining 2nd spot in exports, 125 series don’t really sell in India owing to their value proposition (or the lack thereof). With just 310 units sold, a 45.8% YoY decline and 154.1% MoM growth was observed. In total, KTM sold 5,843 units in India. As opposed to 4,353 units sold a year ago and 4,197 units sold a month before, KTM registered 34.23% YoY growth and 39.22% MoM growth with 1,490 units and 1,646 units gained in volume YoY and MoM respectively.KTM India exports market share Feb 2023KTM Total Sales Feb 2023In total (domestic+exports), KTM sold 14,509 units in February 2023. As opposed to 9,369 units sold in February 2022 and 11,179 units sold in January 2023, KTM registered 54.86% YoY growth and 29.79% MoM growth. Volume growth stood at 5,140 units YoY and 3,330 units MoM. Topping the charts is 390 series with 5,685 units comprising of Duke, Adventure and RC ranges.KTM India Total sales Feb 2023A 185.25% YoY growth and 10.37% MoM growth was observed when compared to 1,993 units sold a year ago and 5,151 units sold a month before. Volume growth stood at 3,692 units YoY and 534 units MoM, accounting for 39.18% of KTM’s total sales. Next in line is 200 range with 4,644 units clocked in their name. With barely managing a 0.17% YoY growth and 115% MoM growth, this class had a 32.01% market share.KTM India (sales + exports) market share Feb 2023At 3rd place is 250s with 2,292 units sold last month. There was a 14.09% YoY growth and 45.25% MoM growth as well, accounting for 15.8% of total sales. Lastly, we have the smallest displacement of the bunch, which is 125s with 1,888 units sold. Still, sales grew by 158.28% YoY and saw a dip of 17.55% MoM. More

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    TVS Jupiter Electric Scooter Patent Leaks – To Rival Activa EV

    With good response to iQube, TVS is looking to expand it EV portfolio with multiple new productsImage for illustration purpose onlyMainstream two-wheeler manufacturers like TVS, Bajaj and Hero MotoCorp currently have a single product each in their electric portfolio. TVS is looking to strengthen its presence by launching new products in the range of 5kW to 25kW. These new products will be launched over the next 18 months.TVS plans were revealed by the company’s CEO KN Radhakrishnan in a recent conference. TVS new electric two-wheelers will be getting a new powertrain. This is evident from a recent patent filed by the company. This new powertrain is what could be powering the upcoming Jupiter electric scooter, which will rival Activa electric next year.TVS Jupiter Electric Scooter Patent LeaksTVS Jupiter Electric Scooter Patent Leaks – More powerful powertrain, higher rangeiQube utilizes a hub motor that has its advantages such as silent operations and minimal energy loss. However, a hub motor may not be able to perform that well in cases where power output is more than 5kW. As TVS new electric two-wheelers will be in range of 5kW to 25kW, a new mid-mounted motor is being developed. A recent patent filing has revealed some interesting details about the new electric powertrain.A simple transmission system has been used to connect the mid-mounted motor to the rear wheel. A unique aspect is that the transmission casing doubles up as the swingarm. This is likely to help reduce the overall weight of the intended electric two-wheeler. At the motor’s end, the casing is linked to a pivot. At the wheel end, the casing supports the rear axle.TVS Jupiter Electric Scooter Patent LeaksA drive gear transfers power from the motor to the rear wheel. TVS has termed it as an ‘endless transmission drive’. The patent mentions the possibility of using either a chain drive or a belt drive. As compared to the hub motor where the motor and wheel spin at the same speed, this new powertrain is characterized by a speed reduction ratio. It means that the speed at which the motor and rear wheel spin will be different.TVS new electric powertrain vs rivalsMid-mounted motors are preferred for vehicles with higher power output. Similar systems are already in use with electric scooters like Ather 450X and Ola S1 Pro. TVS will probably be looking to create a new range of performance-oriented electric two-wheelers with this new powertrain. For reference, iQube has a 4.4 kW setup that achieves 0-40 kmph in just 4.2 seconds.TVS Jupiter electric with the new mid-mounted motor will deliver a better overall ride experience. It will rival the upcoming Honda Activa electric scooter, which is planned for launch in Jan 2024. In the petrol scooter segment, Activa and Jupiter are the top 2 selling scooters in India. The rivalry is likely to continue in the EV era too.With its new electric models, TVS will be able to target a wider customer base. As of now, iQube has already entered the list of top 10 bestselling scooters in the country. Sales in February 2023 were at 15,522 units, a YoY gain of 593.57%. With a diversified electric portfolio, TVS will also be able to increase market share. Enthusiasts are also waiting for launch of iQube ST variant that was announced last year. More