Simple Energy has launched its new electric scooter ‘Simple Ultra’ in the Indian market. Its price is ₹2.35 lakh. The company claims that this is the country’s highest range electric scooter, which can run up to 400 km once fully charged. With a 6.5kWh battery and 115 km top speed, the Simple Ultra has been introduced under the company’s Gen 2 portfolio. It has a large battery of 6.5kWh. Its top speed is 115 kilometers per hour. It accelerates from 0 to 40 kilometers per hour in just 2.77 seconds. According to the company, this is the second fastest electric scooter in India. Only the 5kWh variant of ‘Simple One’ is faster than this. Four-level traction control and smart features Special care has been taken of safety and technology in Simple Ultra. It has a four-level traction control system, which keeps the scooter’s grip strong on different roads. Apart from this, the scooter also has a large 7-inch digital display. Company’s portfolio and expansion plan In January this year, the company launched its second generation scooters ‘Simple One’ and ‘Simple One-S’. Ultra has now become the highest range variant in this lineup. Currently Simple Energy has around 70 touchpoints (showrooms and service centres) in cities like Bengaluru, Delhi, Patna, Bhopal, Agra, Goa, Hyderabad and Chennai. In the coming time, the company is also planning to expand to cities like Nagpur, Ranchi and Bhubaneswar. Test Rides & Bookings Open Simple Ultra is now available for test rides at ‘Simple Stores’ across the country. Customers can also buy it from the company’s official website. Simple Ultra will compete with these premium scooters in the Indian market with premium scooters like Ola S1 Pro, Ather 450X and TVS iQube ST. Their range is between 150 to 200 km. Knowledge Part What is IDC Range?: It stands for ‘Indian Drive Cycle’. This is a range tested in a closed lab. In the real world, the range may be slightly less than this. Traction Control: This is a safety feature that prevents wheel slippage, especially on wet or sandy roads. This system maintains grip between the tire and the road.
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