The e-bike is obtainable in two variants- Urbansport and Urbansport Pro, priced at Rs 59,999 and Rs 69,999 respectively and can initially go on sale in Kochi, earlier than being launched in different high-potential markets like Goa, Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Delhi in the long run.
According to VAAN, the autos provide a most help (prime pace) of 25 km/h, and a pedal assisted vary of 60 kilometres.
VAAN claims {that a} full cost would require simply half a unit of electrical energy, costing round Rs 4-5. The detachable battery pack, with a internet weight of two.5 kg, would provide added comfort and would require 4 hours for a full cost.
Leader of the Opposition in Kerala Assembly V D Satheesan and the Chairman and Managing Director of OilMax Energy Pvt. Ltd, Kapil Garg collectively launched the VAAN e-bikes in the Indian market.
Ernakulam MP Hibi Eden unveiled the VAAN model emblem in the occasion in which former MP Chandran Pillai was additionally current.
Both the electrical bikes get, compact 6061 aluminium unisex frames, saddle, rims and handlebar designed by Benelli Biciclette, the e-bike vertical of the Italian model.
“VAAN has tied with them for engineering and supply chain and has worked closely with the Benelli team for the development of the Urbansport duo,” the group stated in a launch.
VAAN claims that its detachable battery is a primary in this section, including that the bicycles include Shimano Tourney 7 pace derailleur gear system, entrance and rear disc brakes and Spinner USA entrance shocks.
“The electric pedal assist system consists of a 250W hub mounted electric motor, a 48 Volt, 7.5 Ah removable Lithium-ion battery, and a total of 5 electric ‘gear levels,” it stated.
VAAN Urbansport e-bikes get a Smart LCD show serving all vital info, that will also be used to regulate entrance and back lights.
“The Urbansport is the most practical of the two and gets 20 inch spoke wheels, a carrier that can carry up to 15 kilograms and an exposed electric motor. Urbansport Pro is a more stylish and premium e-bike that offers alloy wheels and an electric motor that is neatly integrated into the rear hub,” the discharge stated.
The firm’s plant at Ernakulam has a capability to assemble 2,000 cycles a month, and are initially focusing on gross sales of 8,000 to 10,000 cycles a 12 months.
“We targeted a young crowd earlier but are now looking at even those in the age group of 40-55 years who need not be cycling enthusiasts, considering the advantages of our product that comes with three modes,” Jithu Sukumaran Nair, Chief Executive Officer and founding father of VAAN Electric Mobility stated.
He stated the e-cycle has a power-assisted mode with 5 electrical gears and a full-throttle mode ratcheting up a pace of as much as 25 km per hour.
VAAN says the lithium-based detachable battery weighing round 2.50 kg with a two-year guarantee could be absolutely charged in round 4 hours and lasts for 50 km to 60 km relying on the mode in which the cycle is used.
KTM-owned KISKA GMBH, Austria handles branding for VAAN an Indian way of life e-mobility start-up.
It was globally launched on the EICMA bike present in Italy. Vaan has expertise partnership with the well-known bike producer model Benelli.