IT House Reported on March 19 that Oben Electric, a startup based in Bangalore, India, has launched its first electric vehicle, the Oben Rorr, in India. Claiming a range of up to 200 kilometers on a single charge, the electric motorcycle starts at INR 99,999 (about 8,379.92 yuan) after state subsidies. The Oben Rorr will compete with models such as the Revolt RV 400, which is also in the same price segment. This electric two-wheeler has up to three riding modes, as well as smart connectivity features like Bluetooth and a fixed battery pack. The motorcycle uses a 15A power outlet, which is fully charged in about two hours, and this outlet can be installed in the owner's residence at no extra cost.
▲ Top Rorr
Oben Rorr starts at INR 99,999 in India (including state subsidies). Potential buyers can pre-order the electric vehicle through Oben Electric's official website for a booking fee of INR 999 (approximately RMB 83.72). The electric vehicle will be sold in various cities in India, including Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Surat and Jaipur.
The company comes with a 3-year or up to 60,000-kilometer warranty on batteries and motors for electric vehicles. In addition, users can extend the warranty for another two years. The electric vehicle is expected to start shipping home in June 2022.
The Oben Rorr electric car features a 6.5-inch digital display that shows speed, battery percentage, and range. At the heart of the electric vehicle is a 10 kW electric motor that produces 62 Nm of torque. With this power, the electric car is said to take only 3 seconds from 0 to 40 km / h, and the Top Speed of the Oben Rorr is 100 km / h.
Oben Rorr's 4.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack promises to travel up to 200 kilometers on a single charge. With a 15A outlet, the battery takes about 2 hours to fully charge. It has three modes – Eco, Urban, and Havoc Performance– which users can select for better performance or range.
▲ Revolt RV 400
Another manufacturer' Revolt RV 400 has a 3 kW electric motor that matches a 3.24 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The electric car can provide up to 150 km of range with a single full charge. The Revolt RV 400 has a top speed of 85 km / h. The battery takes about 4.5 hours to fully charge.