Raptee.HV from Chennai launched a high-voltage electric motorcycle, which is built with the technology being used in electric cars worldwide, allowing the motorcycle to deliver performance rivalling to 250-300 cc ICE counterparts. The electric motorcycle is priced at Rs.2.39 lakhs and is planned to begin delivery from January in Chennai and Bangalore.
The electric motorcycle comes with an onboard charger, making it compatible with the 13,500 CCS2 car charging stations available nationwide, which is expected to double within the next year. The motorcycle will come in four colour options that are horizon red, arctic white, mercury grey and eclipse black.
Raptee.HV motorcycles will be the first in India to adopt the CCS2 charging standard, which is used for electric car DC charging. The motorcycle has an onboard charger, making it compatible with the CCS2 car charging stations. Quick specifications:
The electric motorcycle has an IDC range of around 200 km and a real-world range of over 150 km on a single charge. It accelerates from 0 to 60 kmph in under 3.5 seconds. It has a battery pack that is IP67 rated, adhering to all regulatory requirements. It is also offering a battery warranty comparable to that of electric cars, 8 years or up to 80,000 kilometres.
The company has plans of expansion to other main cities based on the propensity for mid-premium motorcycles and the adoption of electric mobility in these selected markets. It plans to establish a factory-integrated experience centre, “Tech store.HV” at its Chennai headquarter. The company will also offer a variety of Direct-to-Consumer offerings in addition to the traditional model.
This company was founded in 2019 and closed its USD 3M Pre-Series A round, led by Bluehill Capital and Artha99 Venture Capital Fund and is in the final stages of closing its Series A round. The new and existing investors is likely to support its production ramp-up, dealership expansion, and roll-out of e-bikes across other states, driving its growth in the electric mobility market. Raptee is powered by a team of 120+ employees and has 94 patents in its kitty. The company has also acquired 40 acres of SIPCOT land in Cheyyar for expansion.
Key takeaways of Raptee.HV motorcycles
– IDC Range – 200 km, Real-world range – 150 km on a single charge.
– 0 to 60 kmph – under 3.5 seconds.
– IP67-rated battery pack with a battery warranty of 8 years or up to 8,00,00 kilometres.
