Hi-bird electric scooters launched

The Indian electric scooter market has a new player in the form of Hi-Bird, an Indian manufacturer and exporter of bicycles. The company has launched its first two electric scooters in the domestic market. These scooters feature an electric motor mounted in the rear wheel, which is powered by lithium-ion batteries. Both scooters can attain a top speed of 100kmph and have a maximum range of about 70km after each charge of 5-6 hours. Charging can be done via an on-board charging system using a household electric plug point. The scooters have been priced between Rs 27,000 and Rs 28,900 respectively.

Here is the press release

New Delhi : Hi-Bird, a leading manufacturer and exporter of bicycles from India has forayed into  two wheeler market with launch of two models of eco friendly electronic scooters for the first time.

 “New electric scooters in line with the go-green goal have been launched to complement efforts to reduce air polluting vehicle emission. The futuristic-looking scooters feature an electric motor mounted in the rear wheel, which is powered by lithium-ion batteries. The scooters have a top speed of 100kph and a maximum range of about 70 km after each charge of 5-6  hours” said Mr R.D.Sharma, Chairman, Hibird Group of Industries.

“The scooter has an on-board charging system and can be charged using the household electric plug point, the vehicles are totally environment friendly noise free, smoke free, no petrol, no registration,  no license and has a very low running cost.  The carrying capacity of the vehicle is one adult and one child”.Mr Sharma added.

“Hi-Bird company has taken over the ambitious venture to launch Battery Operated e scooters at an affordable price to cater to the sizable Indian middle class. He added that there is huge demand for e-scooters in the country as it can be easily driven by youngsters, working women, professionals and senior citizens.The price range of two models is between Rs 27,000 and Rs 28,900“ Mr Sharma said.

 “The recent government subsidies on electric bikes has encouraged us to launch electric two wheelers. In fact, the state governments of Delhi and Chandigarh offer 20% subsidy apart from the central government rebate of 15% on electric two wheeler’s.Hero Electric is the current leader in electric two-wheelers with more than 30% market share and sales of around 80,000 two wheelers per annum. The favourable market condition has led TVS to re-enter the segment by launching electric scooters next year” he added .

Hi-bird an ISO 9001 company is one of the largest bi cycle exporter in the country and the cycles  launched in India are the same products  available to quality conscious consumers in USA and Europe. The products for Indian market have been designed suited to Indian rugged road conditions and consumer needs and are perfect blend of European quality, Japanese Technology and African sturdiness.