The electric revolution is on its way or has already come. It all depends on your opinion of the electric 2W segment in India, where ICE 2W still reigns supreme. This is changing with the introduction of a flurry of electric scooters from both startups and established manufacturers. With the introduction of Honda’s electric scooter in 2023, the 2W EV segment is expected to grow significantly. Having said that, electric motorcycles appear from time to time. Tork Kratos, Hop OXO, and the impending Oben Rorr are all here.
This is Pure EV’s flagship model, designed to appeal to budget and commuter motorbike shoppers. These purchasers want to switch to electric vehicles for their daily trips, and an EV fits the bill nicely. Commuter motorcycles account for 80% of all motorcycles sold in India and more than 50% of all 2W vehicles across all segments, according to the business.
Pure EV launched the ETryst 350, a premium-segment vehicle, in 2021.
Pure EV promises to be the first to deliver a commuter electric motorcycle with ecoDryft. Pricing has not yet been disclosed, but will be publicised in the first week of January 2023, prior to the start of bookings. There are four colours available: black, grey, blue, and red.
Dr. Nishanth Dongari, Founder, PURE EV said, “The launch of this commute motorcycle is a game changer and would be a demonstration of PURE EV’s significant learnings in the powertrain design and development at our R&D centre. The core R&D activities of the company are aligned keeping in mind the expectations of the average Indian customer who generally prefers a commuting motorcycle that satisfies their daily requirements without compromising on comfort and reliability.”
He added, “We have been carrying out extensive trials and testing for this product and are confident that the product will deliver highly competitive performance with respect to existing range of ICE motorcycles and will be another step in the direction of switching customers towards EVs as major ICE 2W sales are commute motorcycles. This is a game changer not only for the company but also for the country’s EV adoption vision as well.”
This motorcycle’s unique battery pack is its key selling point. It has a charge capacity of 3.0 kWh and is AIS 156 certified. This indicates that its battery should be able to withstand indirect fire for more than 2 minutes. It was created with fire hazards in mind.
The Pure EV ecoDryft boasts a range of up to 130 km on a single charge, with a top speed of 75 km/h. This is comparable to what low-cost commuters have to provide for city commuting. It has a commuter-like appearance and a front disc brake. It has a hub motor in the back. The battery is attached to the frame in the same way that an engine would be attached to a normal ICE commuter.
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