Earth Energy EV which is Mumbai-based global automotive startup has forayed into the electric two-wheeler segment and launched 3 electric two-wheelers: Glyde +, Evolve R and Evolve X in the range starting from INR 92,000- INR 1,42,000.
The start-up has launched the Glyde+ electric scooter, and two electric motorcycles – Evolve R and the Evolve X – all of which, the company says have been completely developed in India. The new range is 96 per cent localised that was made possible by tying up with Indian OEMs and domestic auto part manufacturers, according to the company.
Prices for Earth Energy’s range starts from ₹ 92,000 for the Glyde+, going up to ₹ 1.30 lakh for the Evolve R and ₹ 1.42 lakh for the Evolve X (all prices, on-road Mumbai).
Rushi S., CEO & Founder, Earth Energy EV says, “We are thrilled to announce the launch of our first range of electric two-Wheelers. The EV industry in India is emerging on account of various factors such as the growing awareness toward the environment, increasing petrol prices, and stringent emission norms, etc. We feel that the consumption of electric vehicles will go up now than ever.”
All Earth Energy’s vehicles come with a default in-built app-enabled with smartphones that helps the rider to keep live navigation status, incoming calls/messages alert, trip history, and current destination on-screen for the confidence-inducing uninterrupted ride. The app also allows the third party usage model for food delivery agents. Riders can map the entire order on the display screen itself. The digital display also provides information like the state of charge of the battery, real-time range, turnabout time, and more. The e-models will be offered in three colours – Marshal grey, Jet black, and white.
Other features common to the Earth Energy EVs include an automatic headlamp, while the app will digitally clone the user’s vehicle and diagnose any issue with up to 270 parameters. The users can also book the maintenance services using the app.
Customers can purchase the product from select dealers and distributors and trade partners for bulk orders appointed by the company across India. The electric two-wheelers will be also available on India’s first hybrid E-Distribution platform buyEv.in.
The company has said that it has established a 7,000 sq.ft. R&D centre in Vasai, outside of Mumbai. The company has the capacity to build about 12,000 two-wheelers per year and is also producing lithium-ion battery packs in-house. All buyers of the Earth Energy EVs will get free charging for the first year, and the company will also set-up a charging station at the user’s home. The brand plans to open 45 dealerships in its first year of operations, while the electric vehicles will be available online as well for purchase. The start-up has also announced plans to introduce an electric LCV in the country that will arrive by the second quarter of 2021.
