Kochi: Lifestyle e-mobility startup VAAN Electric Moto Pvt Ltd has launched its all-new electrical bicycle within the nation. The firm, headed by a Keralite youth, introduced the product launch at a grand ceremony in Kochi on Friday.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Electronics and Information Technology digitally launched the Van Electric Moto model within the nation. V D Satheesan, Leader of the Opposition within the Kerala Legislative Assembly and Kapil Garg, chairman and managing director, OilMax Energy Pvt Ltd collectively launched the VAAN e-bikes within the Indian market.
Hibi Eden MP unveiled the VAAN model emblem. Former MP Chandran Pillai was additionally current.
The e-bike is offered in two variants – Urbansport and Urbansport Pro. The Urbansport and Urbansport Pro are 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 sooner or later.
VAAN has began taking pre-orders for the bikes through its official web site https://vaanmoto.com/ and the deliveries would start quickly.
Both the Urbansport and Urbansport Pro are life-style merchandise with excessive ranges of engineering prowess gone into them. Both these autos had earlier been showcased and globally launched on the EICMA 2021 bike present in Italy.
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 provide chain and has labored intently with the Benelli group for the event of the Urbansport duo.
Almost the entire key mechanicals stay the identical on each bikes. The bicycles include Shimano Tourney 7 pace derailleur gear system, entrance and rear disc brakes and Spinner USA entrance shocks. The electrical pedal help system consists of a 250W hub mounted electrical motor, a 48 Volt, 7.5 Ah detachable Lithium-ion battery, and a complete of 5 electrical ‘gear levels’. Removable battery is a first on this section. The autos supply 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 kilograms, would supply added comfort and would require 4 hours for a full cost.
VAAN Urbansport e-bikes get a Smart LCD show serving all crucial info, that may also be used to management entrance and tail lamps. The Urbansport is essentially the most sensible of the 2 and will get 20 inch spoke wheels, a service that may carry up to 15 kilograms and an uncovered electrical motor.
Urbansport Pro is a extra trendy and premium e-bike that gives alloy wheels and an electrical motor that’s neatly built-in into the rear hub.
“Our plant at Ernakulam has the capacity to assemble 2,000 cycles a month, and we are initially targeting sales of 8,000 to 10,000 cycles a year. 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,” stated Jithu Sukumaran Nair, Chief Executive Officer and founding father of VAAN Electric Mobility.
“The e-cycle has a power-assisted mode with five electric gears and a full-throttle mode ratcheting up a speed of up to 25 km per hour. The lithium-based removable battery weighing around 2.50 kg with a two-year warranty can be fully charged in around four hours and lasts for 50 km to 60 km depending on the mode in which the cycle is used. The intelligent battery management system offers 14 safety precautions, which, among others, eliminate potential overcharging,” he added.
KTM-owned KISKA GMBH, Austria handles branding for VAAN. A spread of apparels, biking helmets and biking jerseys are additionally on the anvil. The startup’s sensible watches are already on sale on Amazon and Flipkart.
The firm has plans of launching two extra merchandise within the subsequent 3-6 months. There is a key give attention to main European markets. VAAN had lately raised 6 crore in funding from Asian Energy Services Ltd, and lots of new traders have proven eager curiosity.