Simple One Electric Scooter: All You Need To Know

Bengaluru-based start-up, Simple Energy has introduced the One electric scooter in India on August 15, 2021. The new Simple One arrives in India hot on the heels of the Ola S1 while also competing against some established names like the Bajaj Chetak, Ather 450X and the TVS iQube. The Simple One is a completely homegrown endeavour and the company claims it gets the longest range on an electric scooter in the world. It's also future-friendly with a host of cloud connectivity options and a sporty design to wrap it all. Simple Energy is bullish about its new product and bookings are now open. Here's all you need to know about the new Simple One electric scooter.

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The Simple One gets LED illumination all around and winglets integrated into the front apron

Design

The Simple One looks sporty with sharp lines and a proportionate design making it a good looking model. The front is adorned triangular headlamp and the scooter get LED illumination all over. It also gets MotoGP-inspired winglets that are new for a scooter and aimed to make the model aerodynamic. These winglets also integrate the LED turn indicators. The rear also sports an angular styling with the LED taillight neatly integrated into the design along with split grab rails for a sporty touch. The scooter rides on 12-inch alloy wheels wrapped in TVS tyres. Lastly, the scooter gets an under-seat storage capacity of 30 litres.

The Namma red shade on the Simple One electric scooter is a tribute to the state of Karnataka

Colours

The Simple One is offered in four colour options - Brazen Black, Namma Red, Azure Blue and Grace White. The Namma Red name actually pays homage to the company's home state - Karnataka.

The Simple One electric scooter comes with a chain final drive and has a claimed top speed is 105 kmph. The maximum claimed range is 236 km (IDC) on a single charge

Powertrain

The Simple One electric scooter draws power from a 4.5 kW (6 bhp) electric motor that develops 72 Nm of peak torque. The model is a Permanent Magnet Synchronous (PMS) motor that is IP67 rated and sends power to the rear wheel via a chain drive. The company claims 0-40 kmph in just 2.95 seconds, while the top speed is rated at 105 kmph. The model is underpinned by a tubular chassis and has a kerb weight of 110 kg, which makes it lighter than some of its rivals.

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The Simple One gets 30 litres of boot space while the 7 kg portable battery can be charged at home

Range & Charging

This is where the Simple One and gets its claim to fame. The scooter uses a 4.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that offers a maximum range of 236 km (IDC). This drops to 203 km in the Eco mode. Of course, we will be putting that claim to test when we get to ride and review the scooter for a comprehensive test. The scooter gets a dual battery set-up with a small capacity fixed battery and a 7 kg removable battery that is portable enough to be taken home for charging. The fixed battery can be charged from 0-80 per cent in 2.75 hours, while the portable battery will take 75 minutes for the same.

Simple Energy will also set up charging stations for customers and in public spaces. It's called the Simple Loop and the charging network will include over 300 stations in the next seven months across 13 states.

The Simple One gets 4G enabled connectivity with a long list of features including navigation, TPMS, smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth and more

Tech

The Simple One is a connected scooter and 4G enabled. It will get four riding modes - Eco, Ride, Dash and Sonic. The main functions can be accessed via the 7-inch touchscreen digital console that also gives access to a long list of features. This includes Bluetooth connectivity, geo-fencing, over-the-air updates, onboard navigation, access to music control and call functions, remote telemetrics and tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). The Simple Energy app will also share data including ride statistics, save and forward routes, remote locking feature, and more. The app will be available on both iOS and Android devices.

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The Simple One can be charged using the company's upcoming Loop charging network. It will get fast and slow charging options

Pricing & Availability

The Simple One is priced at Rs. 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom, before state subsidy), and the final pricing will vary depending on the state you plan to purchase it in. The company has confirmed that the model will be launched across 13 states including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Punjab. Each state will get at least one experience centre while the company plans to expand dealerships on a franchise model.

Production will take place at the company's new plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu that is said to have a capacity of one million units per annum in Phase 1. Pre-bookings for the Simple One are now open for a token of Rs. 1947, while deliveries are likely to begin towards the end of the year.