Indian electric vehicle startup Simple Energy has unveiled what it says is the longest-range electric scooter in the country, introducing the Simple Ultra alongside a series of upgrades to its existing Simple OneS and Simple One models, as the company looks to strengthen its position ahead of a planned public listing.
The Bengaluru-based company said the Simple Ultra is equipped with a 6.5 kilowatt-hour battery, the largest fitted to an electric scooter in India, delivering an IDC-certified range of up to 400 kilometres. The model is positioned at the top of Simple Energy’s lineup and targets customers prioritising long range and higher performance.
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Simple Energy has not disclosed the motor’s peak output for the Simple Ultra but said the scooter can accelerate from 0 to 40 kilometres per hour in 2.77 seconds and reach a top speed of 115 kph, making it one of the fastest electric scooters available in the Indian market.
The launch also included updates to the Simple OneS and Simple One scooters, which the company said now offer improved performance, additional features and reduced weight. The upgraded models are up to 8 kg lighter, feature a lower seat height of 780 mm and offer under-seat storage of 35 litres. New additions include traction control and cruise control on both models, while the Simple One also gains four levels of regenerative braking.
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“With a peak power output of 6.4 kW and 52 Nm of peak torque, the Simple OneS accelerates from 0–40 kph in three seconds,” the company said, adding that the model delivers an IDC range of 190 kilometres from a 3.7 kWh battery.
The Simple One is offered in standard-range and long-range versions, with battery capacities of 4.5 kWh and 5 kWh, respectively. The long-range variant accelerates from 0 to 40 kph in 2.55 seconds and has a top speed of 115 kph, after the company increased motor peak power to 8.8 kW while retaining peak torque of 72 Nm.
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Simple Energy said it currently sells its scooters through 61 showrooms across major Indian cities, as well as via Amazon and Flipkart. It aims to expand to around 150 dealerships and 200 service centres by March.
Founded in 2019, the startup has raised about $51 million from investors and high-net-worth individuals. Simple Energy said it is targeting EBITDA profitability by March and plans to pursue an initial public offering in the second half of the year, aiming to raise around $350 million.