1. Ola Electric launches its first electric motorcycle ‘Roadster’.

Ola Electric has announced the launch of its first electric motorcycle, the Roadster. The Ola Roadster will be available in three variants: Roadster X, Roadster & Roadster Pro. Each of these variants will have sub-variants.

The Roadster X is the most affordable of all variants with a starting price of Rs 74,999. It will feature a 2.5 kWh battery which gives a range of 200 km. The Ola Roadster X can go from 0-40 km/hr in 2.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 124 km/hr. This variant will feature a 4.3 inch touchscreen.

The Roadster is the mid-variant. It has been priced between Rs 1.05 to Rs 1.39 lakh. The 2.5 kWh sub-variant costs Rs 1,04,999, the 4.5 kWh variant costs Rs 1,19,999 and the 6 kWh one costs Rs 1,39,999. The Roadster can go from 0-40 km/hr in 2.2 seconds and has a top speed of 126 km/hr. The Ola Roadster will feature a 7 inch touchscreen.

The Roadster Pro is the top variant. It has been priced between Rs 1.99 lakh to Rs 2.49 lakh. The 8 kWh sub-variant will cost Rs 1.99 lakh and the 16 kWh one will cost Rs 2.49 lakh. The Roadster Pro can go from 0-40 km/hr in just 1.2 seconds and has a top speed of 194 km/hr. The claimed range of the top variant is 579 km! It will feature a 10 inch touchscreen.

Ola Electric has been working on electric motorcycles for some time now. Last year, the company unveiled four concept electric bikes: Diamondhead, Adventure, Roadster & Cruiser. This segment poses a tough challenge for Ola as electric motorcycles make up only a small percentage of total motorcycle sales in India. With the Roadster, Ola Electric is aiming to disrupt the Indian bike market. Delivery of the Roadster X & Roadster will begin from January 2025 while the Roadster Pro will be available from Diwali next year. Pre-bookings of all 3 variants have begun.

2. Yulu starts services in Pondicherry.

Shared EV mobility company Yulu has launched its services in Pondicherry in collaboration with Green Drive Mobility, a local player. Green Drive Mobility will operate Yulu's Miracle electric two-wheelers in the city. The launch is part of Yulu's Business Partner initiative under which the company already operates in Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Kochi (Kerala) & Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu). This launch marks Yulu's footprints in its tenth city in the country.

Yulu's electric two-wheelers are an environment-friendly transport option that doesn't require a driving license and has a top speed of 25 km/hr. In Pondicherry, Yulu Miracle EVs will be available at popular locations for tourists & locals to commute to various areas in the city. As far as the collaboration with Green Drive Mobility is concerned, Yulu will provide support via two-wheelers, battery swap tech, training and connections with local hospitality players. A battery swapping station, set-up by Yuma, will support the fleet's energy requirements.

3. Electric motorcycle from US-based Zero Motorcycles spotted testing in Bengaluru.

US-based electric motorcycle company Zero’s bike FXE was spotted testing in Bengaluru. Zero Motorcycles has joined hands with Hero MotoCorp to manufacture electric bikes in India.

The Zero FXE comes with a 7.2 kWh battery which gives a range of 170 km. It has a top speed of 136 km/hr. Zero Motorcycles is a California-based electric motorcycle manufacturer with a portfolio that consists of electric dirt bikes, adventure bikes & street bikes. The Zero FXE electric motorcycle is already on sale in international markets. If launched in India, the bike will compete with the recently launched Ola Electric Roadster & the Ultraviolette F77.

4. Euler Motors inaugurates an upgraded manufacturing facility in Haryana.

Euler Motors has inaugurated an advanced manufacturing facility in Palwal (Haryana). The company has invested Rs 100 crores for this facility which is spread over an area of 5 lakh sq feet. The facility has a manufacturing capacity of 36,000 units per annum. It will support Euler’s mission of expanding operations from 26 to 40 cities by the end of 2025.

The manufacturing unit also features testing facilities like dyno-testing, shower testing, and has a testing track. It also houses Euler’s R&D lab. The plant will serve as the company’s main manufacturing hub and will cater to the rising demand of Euler’s cargo electric three-wheeler HiLoad EV.

5. Chinese EV company Zeekr announces world’s fastest charging battery.

Chinese EV brand Zeekr has recently claimed that its battery can charge faster than Tesla’s. Zeekr is a subsidiary of Chinese multinational automobile manufacturer Geely. The company claims its new battery can be charged at its ultrafast charging stations from 10-80% in just 10 and a half minutes. In comparison, the Tesla Model 3 takes 15 minutes at the company’s Supercharger to recharge up to 175 miles (282 km) which is around half of the car’s full range.

Zeekr’s upcoming ‘007’ electric sedan will be the first of its EVs to feature this advanced LFP battery. Like its compatriot BYD, Zeekr too is seeking to expand globally. Announcing an electric car that can be charged in almost the same time it takes to fill up a fuel-powered car’s tank is definitely a smart way to enter new markets.

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