Kochi: VAAN Electric Moto Private Limited, a lifestyle and e-mobility start-up headed by a Kochi native, had its world launch on the EICMA bike present in Italy lately. With this world launch final month, VAAN has most likely turn into the primary ever e- mobility start-up to have the chance from India. VAAN is all set for its model launch in India too.
Jithu Sukumaran Nair, Founder and CEO of VAAN, began the start-up from the thought to have a premium e-mobility model for India which will likely be accessible within the world market. It is recognised by Startup India and Kerala start-up mission.
Jithu is a local of Kerala’s Kochi. H had been working as the overall supervisor of ship constructing and design at Ultradeep Subsea of Singapore when the thought was conceived. The merchandise that VAAN intends to deliver to the market embody e-bikes, e-mopeds, e-scooters and even e-boats.
“The branding of the company is being done by an Austria based firm, KISKA which belongs to KTM. They do the brand development and product development. VAAN has a technology partnership with world’s leading motorcycle manufacturer Benelli. We also launched our products at the motorcycle show in Italy. The first phase of our products includes electric cycles (e-bikes), kids’ super bikes and apparels,” Jithu mentioned at a press meet in Kochi on Friday.
The model is pushed by the thought to decide to atmosphere sustenance at the same time as one advances technologically.
“We are looking to establish VAAN as a strong brand globally. It will be a pure Indian brand but one targeting the global market. We have plans to set up research and development centres and manufacturing facilities in South India soon. At present we have an assembling unit in Kochi,” added Jithu. After the model launch, the merchandise will hit the Indian market quickly with all kinds of e-mobility choices.
Battery issues
Asked concerning the issues of battery life which is commonly raised by the e-vehicle clients, Jithu mentioned the most recent know-how utilized by Benelli ensures that battery wouldn’t be a bother for VAAN autos. At the subsequent degree when mopeds are launched, the corporate will set up battery swapping stations in metro cities. With such a facility, the shoppers can swap their drained batteries with newly charged ones on the stations.
The firm is about to launch its e-cycles within the Indian market by mid-January. It goals to promote 8,000-10,000 e-cycles in a 12 months. The worth is but to be introduced.
“In the present scenario, we will have no option but to shift to e-vehicles,” Manjit Mohan, co-founder and COO of VAAN, mentioned. He mentioned a number of firms want to come back up within the sector to alter the individuals’s perspective in direction of e-vehicles.