Joy e-Bike Mihos vs Simple Energy One Comparison

At a pre-subsidy price of Rs. 1.35 lakh (ex-showroom India), Joy e-bike’s Mihos does seem a bit pricy. Especially when you consider the fact that EVs like the Ather 450X and Ola S1 Pro offer much better performance at a similar price point. However, what the Mihos promises to be is an extremely durable, no-nonsense electric scooter that comes with decent features and tech. So, while some aspects of the Mihos did impress us, largely, the company still has to do a lot of fine-tuning. Now, Joy E-Bike has promised us that all those issues will be rectified in the production version that is slated to roll out in April 2023. However, until we get to ride that electric scooter in real-world conditions, we won’t be able to recommend the Mihos over some of its established rivals.

The Simple One is quick, sporty and can very easily compete to take on the very best premium electric scooters in the segment. Straight line performance is very impressive, and the dynamics are well-sorted, with sharp handling and agility. As the first electric scooter from a start-up, the Simple ONE indeed is a very promising product. How it is finally introduced in production form, and if it lives up to the claimed range, features and performance, will be key to its success and acceptability. But few things like quality issues and seat design need to be fixed.