New Delhi: Electric Vehicle firm Quantum Energy today announced the signing of a MoU with MBI Korea to bring advanced technology into India in high-speed scooters. The company also forayed into the electric two-wheeler segment while showcasing four new e-scooters: Plasma, Elektron, Milan and Bziness

When it comes to the specific models, the New Plasma is powered by a 1500w motor that will clock a top speed of 60 km/h. In terms of range, a rider can expect to cover over 110 km -130 km on a single full charge.

Elektron and Milan come with a 1000W motor power and Bziness comes with a 1200W motor power, clocks a maximum speed of 50km/h with a range of 80-100kms in different riding modes.

The e-scooters are powered by advanced Lithium-ion batteries which get fully charged in 4hrs, a company release said.

According to the automaker, the scooters will be available for commercial sale from October 2022.

Chakravarthi Chukkapalli, Director, Quantum Energy Limited, said “Quantum energy scooters have been developed with technology to deliver the best range without compromising on the performance. The focus has been on building high-quality products at affordable prices in the Indian market.”

“The batteries are powered by a smart BMS with multilevel safety protections to make sure they are extremely safe. The products have good gradeability for dual riders and riding uphill. Quantum has registered multiple design and utility patents,” he added.

The scooters have been rigorously tested and validated for Indian road conditions, Chukkapalli said.

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According to the latest VAHAN data, Ather Energy sold a mere 1,095 EV two-wheelers (till July 30) from 3,829 in June, registering the biggest drop among the EV manufacturers.