Mumbai-based electric vehicle startup Earth Energy EV has launched three electric two-wheelers in India, consisting of a Glyde Plus scooter, Evolve Z naked motorcycle, and Evolve R cruiser bike (first-in-segment), priced at Rs 92,000, Rs 1.30 lakh, and Rs 1.42 lakh respectively. All prices are on-road. The company claims that it has obtained 96% localization.
While the bookings of these EVs are open for a refundable token amount of Rs 1000, the deliveries will commence from mid-February for the e-scooter. The electric motorcycles, on the other hand, will be available from April month.
Specifications & Features
All three electric two-wheelers get a standard set of features such as LED lighting, a 5-inch digital instrument cluster with switchable day/night layouts. The rider's display shows various information like speed, battery status, real-time range, and gets smart features like smartphone connectivity, live location, vehicle tracking, theft protection, and turn-by-turn navigation assist, etc. They also get a dedicated Earth EV app as standard. With the help of this app, one can also book a service appointment with pickup/drop services.
On the safety quotient, the e-scooter comes with a combined braking system (CBS) while both electric bikes get Antilock Braking System (ABS) as standard. Now take a look at the specifications of all three Earth Energy EV two-wheelers: –
Models | Vehicle Category | Battery | Motor | Torque | Claimed Range | Top Speed | Gradeability |
Glyde Plus | Electric scooter | 52Ah Lithium-ion | 2.4KW | 26Nm | 100km | 60kmph | 12 degree |
Evolve Z | Electric naked bike | 96Ah lithium-ion | 5.3kW | 56Nm | 100km | 95kmph | 15 degree |
Evolve R | Electric cruiser bike | 115Ah lithium-ion | 12.5kW | 54Nm | 110km | 110kmph | 15 degree |
The brand claims that all these EVs are compatible with every public charging station in India. They can be charged fully in 2.5 hours by using a conventional charger, while a fast charger can juice them up from 0 to 80% in simply 40 minutes. The brand will also set up a wall-box charger at the buyer's preferred location. Furthermore, all two-wheelers can also be charged at Earth Energy EV dealerships for free in the first year, followed by a nominal rate thereafter.
Colors Options & Warranty
All the Earth EVs are available in three color options: Marshal Grey, Jet Black, and White, with optional racing decals at an additional cost. These E-two-wheelers are offered with a 3.5-year warranty as standard. There is also an option of an extended warranty of up to 2 years.
Manufacturing Plant
Earth Energy EV has already set up a production and R&D plant on the outskirts of Mumbai with a production capacity of 12,000 units per year.
How to book an Earth Energy EV?
As of now, the brand is only accepting online bookings via its website. The offline bookings are expected to commence soon. Currently, the Earth Energy EV has a total of 7 dealerships in Mumbai and projects to expand to 45 dealerships by the end of 2021 in major cities across the country.
