Top Electric Bike Launches of 2022 in India

Launch Date: November 24, 2022 The Ultraviolette F77 was showcased a few years ago but it is finally launched in India at a starting price of Rs. 3.8 lakh (ex-showroom). Ultraviolette showcased the F77, revealing the revised frame, swingarm, and a newly developed battery. There will be two variants on sale, the F77 and the F77 Recon, priced at Rs. 3.8 lakh and Rs. 4.55 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively. There will also be a limited edition F77, of which only 77 units will be made. These models will be numbered from 001 to 077, for exclusivity. The limited-edition model is priced at Rs. 5.5 lakh (ex-showroom). Each model of the F77 will come in 3 finishes - Airstrike, Shadow and Laser, each of which, the company says, have been designed to reflect a certain identity and personality.

Launch Date: October 22, 2022 Ola Electric continued its electric scooter offensive with the new S1 Air model. It has been launched at an introductory price of Rs. 79,999, which is applicable for those who book the scooter on or before October 24, 2022. Thereafter, the prices will be increased to Rs. 84,999. The Ola S1 Air also comes equipped with Ola’s latest MoveOS 3 software that offers a bunch of new features as well. The Ola S1 Air gets a 2.5 kWh battery pack with a hub-mounted motor that generates peak power of 4.5 kW. The scooter gets an IDC certified range of 100 kilometers in eco mode and has a 0-60 kmph time of 9.8 seconds with top speed of 90 kmph. The scooter takes about 4.5 hours to charge from naught to full.

Launch Date: October 7, 2022 On the face of it, the Vida V1 does look like a slightly pricey proposition. And the finishes and quality levels of the pre-production models that we got to experience didn’t quite give an instantly likeable premium feel. But when you think about making a purchase decision, that’s when the Vida V1 starts making sense, at least somewhat, compared to its rivals.

Launch Date: August 15, 2022 The Ola S1 electric scooter is the first electric vehicle product from Ola electric and is available in two variants, Ola S1 and Ola S1 Pro. The Ola S1 and its higher-spec variant, Ola S1 Pro share the same basic design and 8.5 kW electric motor, but differ in performance, range, a few features, and number of colours.Both the S1 and S1 Pro are powered by the same electric motor with maximum performance of 8.5 kW and 58 Nm of torque. The S1 gets a 2.98 kWh battery pack, while the S1 Pro gets a 3.97 kWh battery pack. Claimed acceleration is 0 to 40 kmph in just 3 seconds, for the S1 Pro, while the S1 has 0 to 40 kmph acceleration in 3.6 seconds. Claimed accleration from 0 to 60 kmph are 7 seconds and 5 seconds for the S1 and S1 Pro respectively. The S1 has a top speed of 90 kmph, while the S1 Pro has a top speed of 115 kmph.

Launch Date: July 19, 2022 The Ather 450X Gen 3 is more about the small changes contributing to the big sum of things. This was always a proven product and there's no doubt about that. The small changes do make a big difference now indeed. But we would've liked more comprehensive changes to the chassis and the design as well. But for those concerned about the battery life itself and battery safety, this update does answer a lot of those concerns. The improvements are important if not enough, but it is a step in the right direction helping the 450X retain its benchmark title. But the rivals are closing that gap now, faster than you think.

Launch Date: March 25, 2022 The Oben Rorr is an electric motorcycle with a nice neo classic design. But the company is still operational only in select cities, which means sales and service will be scarce and the motorcycle has limited variants. It offers decent performance and gets a decent list of features that are likely to make the ride experience more comfortable for users, especially new ones. Prices of the Oben Rorr start at Rs. 99,999 and it can be booked for Rs. 999.

Launch Date: March 24, 2022 The Okinawa Okhi 90 is the flagship electric two-wheeler from the company, and it goes up against established rivals such as the Ather 450X, TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak. Power on the Okinawa Okhi-90 electric scooter comes from the 3.8 kW belt drive motor. The company says the scooter can hit a top speed of 85-90 kmph. The electric motor draws power from the detachable 3.6 kWh lithium-ion battery. The Okhi-90 can go up to 160 km on a single charge in Sport mode, while exceeding 200 km in Eco mode.

Launch Date: January 26, 2022 The Tork Kratos R looks good, rides well, and has good handling, always being sure-footed. With a top speed of 105 kmph, an actual claimed range of over 120 km and charging time of up to 80 per cent in just 60 minutes, the Kratos R looks quite good on paper, and in design. It certainly has promise and potential, unfortunately with overheating issues, it still feels incomplete although those issues are likely to be sorted out soon.