TVS Motor Company rolled out its first electric scooter, Scooty Teenz Electric. Scooty Teenz Electric can deliver an average range of 40 km per nine hours of battery charge. The maximum speed the vehicle can clock is 40 kmph. Run on the Valve-Regulated-Lead-Acid (VRLA) battery, the vehicle is powered by a 800 watt motor and can carry up to 130 kg of load. The electric vehicle''s target segment is teenage girls who use vehicles to travel short distances ranging between 15-25 km per day.
The vehicle has been released in three colours -- red, black and lilac -- and has motif-based graphics that appeal to feminine tastes. Apart from puncture-resistant tyres and extra storage space, the two-wheeler is equipped with a mobile charger. Additional features include range selector and low charge indicator.
The ex-showroom price of the vehicle is Rs 29,900 in Karnataka and the on-road price will be around Rs 34,000. Though Scooty Teenz Electric has given TVS Motor Company the first mover advantage in an era where alternate-fuels and zero-emissions have become the favourite phrases, there are many hurdles to be crossed. The first major problem pertains to battery life. According to industry watchers, the life span of a battery is 8,000-10,000 km or about 18 months. If the battery of Scooty Teenz Electric has to be replaced, its owner has to shell out Rs 8,000. That, in a way, neutralises the savings made on the fuel front.
The vehicle has been released in three colours -- red, black and lilac -- and has motif-based graphics that appeal to feminine tastes. Apart from puncture-resistant tyres and extra storage space, the two-wheeler is equipped with a mobile charger. Additional features include range selector and low charge indicator.
The ex-showroom price of the vehicle is Rs 29,900 in Karnataka and the on-road price will be around Rs 34,000. Though Scooty Teenz Electric has given TVS Motor Company the first mover advantage in an era where alternate-fuels and zero-emissions have become the favourite phrases, there are many hurdles to be crossed. The first major problem pertains to battery life. According to industry watchers, the life span of a battery is 8,000-10,000 km or about 18 months. If the battery of Scooty Teenz Electric has to be replaced, its owner has to shell out Rs 8,000. That, in a way, neutralises the savings made on the fuel front.
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