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      BattRe Electric Scooter Production Increased – Thanks To Larger Factory

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      BattRE electric scooter new plantBattRe increases production to 4,000 units per month with move to bigger factory
      With an increase in the number of individuals with an increasing disposable income, customers continue to grow. Battre would want to be a part of this growth, and cater to a growing customer base across the country. The company plans to work towards increasing its customer base. This will be addressed through top notch service by adding more retail outlets in Tier-1, Tier-2 and large metros.
      Though fairly new in the market, the company emphasises on continued focus on sustainability to take steps towards becoming one of India’s most sustainable companies. Within the next few months, the company will stay focused on expanding its chargers network in the country.
      As is evident, Battre is already investing more in production and R&D capabilities. Growth plans are supported through new products, strengthening retail and partner network, and by working further to build an EV ecosystem in India.
      Growing demand of e-scooters
      In the process of strengthening business, Battre’s focus areas include expanding customer reach, while at the same time investing in R&D and production capabilities. Timely increase in production will help meet growing demand. A number of electric two-wheeler manufacturers have reported increase in sales in recent months.
      BattRE Electric Scooter
      Nishchal Chaudhary, founder of BattRE, said on the occasion, “This factory expansion will cater to the growing demand of e-scooters which we forecast to increase multi-fold in the next couple of quarters. Moreover, with an ARR of Rs.120 crores, we plan to invest more in our production and R&D capabilities, add world-class products, strengthen our retail & partner network, and work further to build an EV ecosystem in India.”
      Revenue increase
      As with processes, the main challenge for start-ups like BattRE is low capital availability. With its ARR looking good, BattRE looks to invest meaningfully towards business expansion.The Jaipur based auto manufacturer is watching growth in electric vehicle demand with eagle eyes. The move to a bigger factory helps meet this demand. With manufacturing capacity increasing to 4000 units per month, the company is looking as 300 percent increase overall.
      Last year, revenue increased by 255 percent. For 2021, YTD, revenue growth is pegged at 900 percent+. In order to sustain demand and growth, Battre is ready to launch two new products in the next 3-4 months.
      In helping build the EV ecosystem in India, Battre has already seen to 500 recharge stations being installed. They’re also training existing petrol 2-wheeler repair shops to service electric vehicles. More

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      Top 10 Motorcycles 200cc To 500cc July 2021 – Classic, Bullet, Pulsar, CB350, KTM

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      Image – Throttle 98More new entrants in this segment will be seen in the coming months primarily from Bajaj and Royal Enfield
      Royal Enfield continued to dominate the mid-displacement segment (200cc-500cc) of motorcycles in India. A total of 49,212 bikes from this segment were sold in July 2021 which is 5,471 units more than the figures in June this year and 2,566 units more than July last year. This resulted in MoM growth of 12.51 percent and YoY growth of 5.50 percent.
      Royal Enfield Trio Dominates Motorcycles 200cc To 500cc July 2021
      The segment was headed by the perennial leader RE Classic 350 which recorded a sales figure of 16,890 units last month. In comparison, the retro-style modern bike had registered 17,377 units the previous month which translated to marginal MoM degrowth of 2.90. Growth was further lower in the YoY figures with a decline of 33.85 percent.
      It was followed by the brand’s latest cruiser offering Meteor 350 with a total monthly sales of 8,777 units in July 2021 which is just seven units more than what RE sold in June this year. It was followed by the company’s oldest offering Bullet 350 which garnered a sales volume of 7,133 units last month. Therefore, it registered YoY and MoM growth of 0.30 percent and 34.15 percent.
      Bajaj Shines With Lone Pulsar
      The fourth spot was taken by Bajaj’s flagship Pulsar model- 220F with a cumulative sales volume of 3,484 units. This is 56 units less than the sales volume of June 2021 which has resulted in a slight negative MoM growth of -1.58 percent. During the same period last year, Bajaj sold 4,850 units of Pulsar 220F which has translated to a YoY decline of 28.16 percent.
      Motorcycle Sales 200cc-500cc segment July 2021 vs July 2020 (YoY)
      Electra 350 raked in a sales volume of 2,949 units in July this year against 3,137 units retailed in June 2021. This led to an MoM degrowth of 6 percent. In comparison, RE sold 3,742 units of Electra during July last year leading to a YoY decline of 21.19 percent. RE Himalayan occupied the sixth spot with 2,730 units dispatched to showrooms across the country.
      Honda, KTM generate decent volume
      The bikemaker was only able to sell 479 units of the adventure tourer which has resulted in a massive YoY growth of 470 percent. In June this year, only 684 units of Himalayan were sold which led to an MoM of 299 percent.
      Honda entered this class of motorcycles with H’Ness CB350 last year and retailed 2,285 units of the motorcycle last month. In June this year, the Japanese brand retailed 1,853 units of CB350 which has led to an MoM growth of 23.31 percent.
      Motorcycle Sales 200cc-500cc segment July 2021 vs June 2021 (MoM)
      KTM broke into the list at the eighth spot with 250 series of motorcycles. The Austrian brand sold 1,002 units of its quarter-litre offerings in July this year thus recording an MoM growth of 87 percent. The YoY growth was even larger at 381.73 percent as KTM sold only 208 units during the same month last year. KTM 250 was followed by its Japanese nemesis FZ25 with 831 units dispatched to dealerships last month. YoY and MoM growths of 57.39 percent and 47.86 percent were registered. More

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      LML Electric Scooter In The Making – Confirms Company

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      Image for referenceLML hasn’t shared any details of the upcoming electric scooter or revealed any specific launch timeline
      Iconic yesteryear two-wheeler brand LML has announced its comeback to the Indian two-wheeler market. The company is set to start its second innings in the Indian auto market by venturing into the electric vehicle (EV) space. This development was confirmed by a media release shared by the company.
      LML has confirmed it will enter the Indian electric 2-wheeler market with an e-scooter which is said to be a “disruptive product”. The upcoming electric scooter will be called LML Electric. The company has revealed that it has devised an extensive plan to foray into the electric two-wheeler segment and is currently laying the groundwork to reappear in the market.
      LML Electric Scooter
      No details of this extensive plan or the upcoming product have been shared by LML yet. The management of the company has received proposals from various technology companies to introduce an LML EV in the market. The brand is being backed by an unnamed investment partner. LML has stated that it plans to invest approximately Rs 1,000 crore over the next 3-5 years.
      While LML has refrained from revealing any specific detail, it has revealed that the upcoming e-scooter will be equipped with cutting-edge tech and will be targeted at the upper-middle and urban segments of society. The Kanpur-based company is currently scouting for sites in Madhya Pradesh and Haryana in order to set up a manufacturing plant. LML plans to open around 1,000 dealerships across the country depending on demand and market potential.
      LML Scooter
      Legacy of LML
      First launched in 1972, Lohia Machinery Limited, commonly referred to as LML, offered scooters, motorcycles and mopeds as well as spares and accessories in the Indian market. Later in 1983, it joined hands with Italian two-wheeler manufacturer Piaggio Vespa to start joint production of 100cc scooters and entered into several licensing agreements.
      The company’s portfolio included multiple two-wheelers including Vespa NV3, Supremo, Select, Star, Select, Sensation and others. The partnership between LML and Vespa ended in 1999 after which the brand continued to produce scooters inspired by Italian design.
      These include models like Adreno, Energy and Freedom but failed to create a similar impact. The last nail in the coffin was hammered with the launch of automatic scooters such as Honda Activa and TVS Scooty which became very popular. LML faced financial difficulties and eventually shut shop in 2017.
      Speaking about launching old scooters in today’s date – Last year, Bajaj Auto rekindled the famous Chetak brand by launching a new electric scooter with the same name. It has been doing well in sales and is pretty much in demand. It is likely that the LML brand name will help company benefit in the EV race. When launched, the new LML Electric will rival a bunch of e-scooters from Bajaj, TVS, Hero MotoCorp, Ather and Ola. More

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      Ather Electric Scooter Getting Charged In Kitchen Of 5th Floor Flat – Here’s Why

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      Ather Electric Scooter Charging Inside KitchenRWA cites infrastructure constraints and risk of fire as reasons against installation of EV charging point in parking bay
      A Bengaluru resident and owner of an Ather electric scooter has filed a petition against the Resident’s Welfare Association (RWA) in the civil court and received an interim injunction. The reason for this is that the RWA did not allow installation of an EV charging point in the society parking bay.
      Left with no other recourse, Vish Ganti, Vice-President (Product Management and GM) of AutoGrid India, took to LinkedIn citing the difficulties he was facing in connection with charging his e-scooter. In protect, he hauled the e-scooter up to his 5th floor apartment kitchen in his apartment complex at Hulimavu on Bannerghatta Road to charge it.
      Vish Ganti also shared a photo on LinkedIn showing his Ather electric scooter parked inside his apartment while charging it from a point in his kitchen. He cautions users that no one should imitate this act as there is a risk of both fire and shock. He has only shared this picture to generate awareness among the EV community.
      Petition Filed
      Facing such constraints, Ganti has filed a petition against RWA at the Thubarahalli, Kundalahalli in the city civil court. He has also received an interim injunction for the same. However RWA members hold their ground citing various reasons for taking this stand.
      Ather Electric Scooter Charging Inside Kitchen
      Ramesh MS, a manager at the housing complex states that out of 300 members in the society, only 3 have electric scooters. 2 of these owners have swappable batteries which can be taken up to their homes for charging. It is hence not feasible for setting up charging infrastructure for only 1 person. However, he also states that the association is on the process of providing charging infrastructure for its residents once a proper survey is done.
      Karnataka was the first state to launch an e-vehicle policy in 2017. It is also the hub of electric vehicle manufacture with companies such as Mahindra Electric, Ather Energy, Ola Electric, Bosch, Simple Energy and Sun Mobility having set up base in the state. Bengaluru has seen widespread adoption e-scooters and even as more people are being encouraged to switch from fossil fuel-based to electric vehicles as a new mode of travel, setting up of charging infrastructure in housing complexes remains a major issue.
      Installation Charges
      BESCOM (Bangalore Electricity Supply Company) has started to create awareness on matter, however, the cost involved is something to be taken into account. A charger costs Rs 2,000 while cost involved to wire it to a BESCOM meter is around Rs 11,000. The issues being faced is who will bear cost of installation when only a few EV users reside in the housing complex. Distribution of billing amount among users is also a matter to be contended with along with responsibility of maintenance of the units, safety to other vehicles and whether access to such charging facilities should be extended to visitors or not.
      With the use of electric vehicles still in its nascent stage, C K Sreenath, Deputy General Manager, Smart Grid and Electric Vehicles, Bescom has stated that RWAs could approach them for a common charging point and receive power at a fixed rate of Rs 5 per unit.
      Vikram Rai, General Secretary, Bangalore Apartments’ Federation also states that EV users is still limited in housing complexes. While they are in the process of planning community charging infrastructure in 3-4 housing complexes on a pilot basis, there are other safety constraints that should be taken into account.
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      Ola Electric Scooter Sale Start Date Delayed Due To Technical Issues

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      Ola Electric ScooterOla Electric Scooter sales were to start from 8th Sep – But that has not happed due to technical difficulties faced with the website
      Ola S1 electric scooter is presented in a total of 10 colour options of Red, Blue, Yellow, Silver, Gold, Pink, Black, Blue, Grey and White and in matte, metallic and pastel finishes. The new e-scooter stands 1,860 mm in length, 700 mm in width and 1,155 mm in height. Its wheelbase measures 1,345 mm while saddle height is at 800 mm.
      Features will also include a twin-beam LED headlight with LED DRL strip going around the main cluster. Boot space is said to be sufficient for upto 2 helmets while the scooter is being offered with a keyless experience wherein riders will have access to the scooter via a mobile app.
      Ola Electric Scooter Sale Date Delayed
      Launched on 15th Aug 2021, Ola Electric scooter was to go on sale from 8th Sep 2021. Those who had booked the scooter, would have been able to make the purchase as per the booking order. Those who had booked first, would get the chance to purchase the scooter first and make the remaining payment.
      Lakhs of customers across India had booked the Ola Electric scooter and many of them were waiting to make the final purchase, which was to start from 8th Sep. But that did not happen as the website faced technical difficulties. Now the new date which has been set for start of purchase is 15th Sep 2021, from 8 AM.
      Ola Electric Scooter Sale Date Delayed
      As per the above update, posted by Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, the sale of their electric scooter will now start from 15th Sep 2021. He has also reaffirmed that there is no change in the order. Those who booked the scooter first, will get the first chance to buy the scooter. Despite this delay in purchase start date, there is no delay in delivery date.
      Power and Performance
      Ola S1 and S1 Pro are priced at Rs. 1 lakh and Rs. 1.3 lakh respectively. These are ex-sh prices, excluding the FAME and government subsidies. Ola S1 gets its power via a 2.98 kWh battery pack while the S1 Pro gets a 3.97 kWh battery pack. Ola S1 gets two riding modes of Urban and Sport, S1 Pro also gets Hyper mode.
      On board features on the Ola S1 includes small LED headlamp, a simple apron with integrated turn signals and sleek LED tail lamps with turn indicators on the sides. It also sports a TFT instrument display, disc brakes, 12 inch wheels, proximity sensor for keyless access and reverse mode allowing for easier exit from tight parking spots.
      Like other electric two wheeler manufacturers, Ola is also mediating with Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) for supply of electric two and three wheelers with charging infrastructure. Hypercharger Networks will offer Ola customers high speed charging facilities with high speed hyper chargers and home chargers. More

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      New TVS Fiero, Jupiter 125cc Launch Soon – Pulsar , Activa Rival

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      New TVS Fiero – Render By Rash GearWith higher disposable incomes, there’s growing preference for 125cc two-wheelers over entry-level 100cc bikes
      Aiming for a more balanced portfolio, TVS will be launching all-new Jupiter 125 and a sports commuter motorcycle Fiero 125. Both these products will be entirely new, although they might share engine and other hardware with existing TVS two-wheelers. While Jupiter 125 will rival the likes of Suzuki Access 125 and Honda Activa 125, Fiero 125 will take on Honda CB Shine, Bajaj Pulsar 125 and recently launched Hero Glamour XTEC.
      TVS Jupiter 125 – key details
      TVS already has the 125cc Ntorq, which is among the bestsellers in this segment. The company feels the need for another 125cc scooter because Ntorq is primarily targeted at a younger audience base.
      Ntorq has sporty vibes and is offered in trendy colour options. In comparison, Jupiter has relatively sober design and is meant for everyday commuting needs. Jupiter 125 can be a good option for those who want a powerful scooter, but do not like the trendy / sporty avatar of the Ntorq..
      Till date, TVS has kept details about its new two-wheelers tightly under wraps. However, reports indicate that Jupiter 125 will have a completely new design. Only a few styling bits are expected to be borrowed from 110cc Jupiter. To improve its chances against rivals, Jupiter 125 will be good looking as well as practical.
      TVS Jupiter 125 Render
      Expect the new Juputer 125 platform to accommodate an electric powertrain as well. We all know vehicle manufacturers have been increasing their focus on EVs. TVS had recently said that they have a dedicated team working on EVs. It is likely that the new Jupiter 125 could spawn into an electric scooter in the near future.
      Talking about engine, Jupiter 125 will most likely borrow the unit currently used with Ntorq. However, power and torque output and CVT ratios may be slightly different. On Ntorq, the 125 cc motor churns out 9.25 bhp of max power. The scooter has a top speed of 95 kmph.
      Jupiter 125 is expected to get an analogue instrument console. A small digital unit may be added to display information such as trip meter and fuel level. Jupiter 125 could be launched at around the same price as that of Ntorq. The latter is available at a starting price of Rs 72k (ex-showroom, Delhi).
      TVS Fiero 125 Name Registered
      TVS Fiero 125
      Before Jupiter 125, TVS will launch its new Fiero 125cc motorcycle. As of now, TVS does not have a 125cc motorcycle on sale in the domestic market. But they do have 125 cc motorcycles on offer in international market.
      The new Fiero 125 could use the engine from this existing TVS motorcycles (Star City 125 and Victor 125). Fiero can fill the gap between the company’s entry-level 110cc bikes and Apache RTR series motorcycles. It is expected that Fiero 125 will seek design inspiration from RTR series motorcycles such as 160 4V.
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      2021 Honda CBR150R Debuts With Updates – New Yamaha R15 Rival

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      2021 Honda CBR150RWhile Honda CBR150R makes less power Yamaha R15, the former makes more torque than the latter
      Honda has launched the updated CBR150R in Malaysia at a starting price of RM12,499 (approx. INR 2.21 lakh). Like the global market, the entry-level superbike from Honda competes against Yamaha YZF R15 in Malaysia. The updated CBR150R went on sale in Indonesia in January earlier this year.
      The latest iteration of the fully-faired motorcycle gets a host of updates over its predecessor both in terms of styling and specifications. Starting with its design, CBR150R could be mistaken for the larger CBR250R at first glance as most of the design cues of the former are borrowed from its larger quarter-litre sibling.
      Design & Features
      Upfront, CBR150R gets a similar set of dual-beam LED headlights like the quarter-litre sports bike. Design elements such as a sharper front fairing, a muscular fuel tank and a neater tail section also mimic CBR250R.
      Other styling highlights include a split-style seat with a raised tail section, arrow-shaped split tail-lamps, upswept exhaust canister, exposed rear subframe and a clip-on handlebar. Overall, the motorcycle looks more aggressive than its predecessor.
      2021 Honda CBR150R
      For the Malaysian market, the latest iterations of the sports bike will be available in two colour options namely Matte Charcoal Grey Metallic and Candy Scintillate Red. In terms of features, 2021 CBR150R is equipped with a fully digital LCD instrument console that reads out information from the gear position indicator and fuel consumption meter.
      Mechanical Specs
      Coming to its hardware, suspension setup of CBR150R consists of upside-down telescopic forks at front and a preload-adjustable mono-shock at rear. The gold-finished front forks from Showa also enhance the overall look of the motorcycle.
      Braking duties are carried out by single rotors at front and rear assisted by a dual-channel ABS as standard. It tips the weighing scales at 139kg which is 2 kilos lighter than its nearest rival.
      2021 Honda CBR150R
      Powering the updated CBR150R is the same 149 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC engine which delivers a slightly less output. The Malaysia-spec CBR150R produces 16.09 bhp at 9,000 rpm and a peak torque of 13.7 Nm at 7,000 rpm which is 1 bhp and 0.7 Nm less than the Indonesia-spec model. Honda has equipped CBR150R with its PGM-Fi fuel-injection system and eSP technology.
      This unit is coupled with a six-speed gearbox with a slipper and assist clutch with a chain drive which not only reduces rear-wheel locking and hopping during aggressive downshifts but also brings down lever effort by 15 percent. Launch of the new CBR150R in India looks highly doubtful at the moment. More

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      Ultraviolette Electric Motorcycle First Batch To Roll Out In 2022 – From Bangalore Plant

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      Ultraviolette Electric MotorcycleProduction of the Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycle will commence from Q1 2022
      Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt Ltd based in Bengaluru, has today announced its new manufacturing facility. It is slated to commence production of the F77 electric motorcycle from this plant, which was introduced in November 2019 as a concept.
      The new manufacturing and assembling facility is located near Electronics City, Bangalore, is from where production of the F77 will be undertaken from Q1 2022. The first batch is set for sale by March 2022, while Ultraviolette also plans to go global by 2024.
      Bengaluru Manufacturing Facility
      Ultraviolette new manufacturing facility in Bengaluru is spread over 70,000 sq ft and is located within the Electronic City. This location has been selected as it is in close proximity to the company’s R&D facility in Bengaluru.
      The new plant will have the capacity to produce 15,000 electric motorcycles in the first year which will then be scaled up to annual production of 1,20,000 units. This new facility will offer job opportunities to over 500 people in the region who are currently undergoing training on electric vehicle manufacture and assembly over the next 5 years.
      Ultraviolette Electric Motorcycle
      Ultraviolette F77 Demand
      The company claims to have received outstanding demand for F77 electric motorcycle with over 40,000 booking interests from buyers in domestic and global markets. The bike has been designed and built indigenously with over 90 percent parts being sourced locally.
      This is India’s first performance oriented electric motorcycle. It claims a top speed of 147 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. The battery pack can be charged via a standard charger in 5 hours or via a fast charger upto 80 percent in just 50 minutes and to a 100 percent charge in 90 minutes.
      F77 will be available in three variants of Lightening, Shadow and Laser. It will be powered by an air cooled, brushless DM motor offering output of 33.5 hp and 450 Nm torque. It will come in with three riding modes of Eco, Sport and Insane and could be priced around Rs 3 lakh. F77 will receive features such as remote diagnostics over the air upgrades, regenerative braking and bike tracking along with ride diagnostics. It also receives a full TFT screen with Bluetooth connectivity.
      Niraj Rajmohan (CTO) and Narayan Subramaniam (CEO) at the newly announced production facility
      Ultraviolette F77 is positioned on a steel trellis frame. It gets an inverted cartridge type front fork and gas charged pre load adjustable shock at the rear. Braking duties are carried out via 320 mm front disc with four piston caliper and a 230 mm disc at the rear with single piston caliper. Dual channel ABS is offered as standard.
      At a price point of Rs 3 lakhs, Ultraviolette F77 will compete with the likes of TVS Apache RR 310 and KTM RC 390 in the entry level sports motorcycle segment. Ultraviolette F77 electric sports bike was supposed to be opened for booking and deliveries from October 2020 but the ongoing pandemic threw a spanner in the works. More