The first Royal Enfield electric motorcycle will be launched tomorrow. check details

The first Royal Enfield electric motorcycle will be launched tomorrow. check details

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By: HT Auto Desk
, updated on: 03 November 2024, 09:41 am

  • The first Royal Enfield electric motorcycle will take design inspiration from the Flying Flea which was used in World War II.
The first Royal Enfield electric motorcycle may look like it has taken inspiration from the brand's existing Classic range of motorcycles, but the production model will come with an entirely new design philosophy.

Indian motorcycle manufacturer, Royal Enfield is all set to take on the electric vehicle wagon with its first electric motorcycle. The electric bike will be unveiled tomorrow, November 4, at EICMA 2024.

While the company has had several teasers of the upcoming electric motorcycle, one thing the brand has focused on with the teaser is comparing the upcoming bike to the Flying Flea motorcycle that played a big role in World War 2. Keeping in mind that the brand has also filed a nameplate patent of the same name, they could call the electric motorcycle “Flying Flea”.

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Royal Enfield electric motorcycle: what to expect

Earlier in October, the first Royal Enfield electric motorcycle was spotted being driven by Royal Enfield Managing Director Siddharth Lal in Barcelona. Royal Enfield will enter the EV segment with a city motorcycle instead of an electric adventure tourer. In the teaser, the motorcycle can be seen being dropped with a parachute.

The first Royal Enfield electric motorcycle may look like it has taken inspiration from the brand's existing Classic range of motorcycles, but the production model will come with a completely new design philosophy, creating an entirely new perception of the brand. Will do.

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Royal Enfield's first electric motorcycle will borrow some cycle parts from other ICE-powered motorcycles that are in the brand's lineup. (mcn)

From the spy shots, it is quite clear that some of the cycle parts like the LED headlamp, LED turn indicators, adjustable brake lever and switchgear will be taken from other ICE-powered Royal Enfield motorcycles. Other parts worth noting are the circular instrument cluster which will have a TFT screen and may be shared with the Guerrilla 450 and Himalayan 450. However, it will be modified to show information related to EVs. The front has girder forks which were again used on the Flying Flea.

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At present, there is no information about the range, specs and battery size of the upcoming electric motorcycle. But considering the size and slim design, it is expected that Royal Enfield will present it as a city motorcycle. There should be fast charging on offer and it looks like the battery pack will not be removable.

Additionally, the upcoming Royal Enfield electric motorcycle is expected to be the most expensive product in the brand's entire portfolio. Royal Enfield has not revealed anything about the pricing strategy of its upcoming electric motorcycle. However, considering the high cost of the battery pack and the premium positioning of the EV, it will be an expensive motorcycle.

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First publication date: 03 November 2024, 09:41 AM IST

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Watch: Angry customer sets Ola electric scooter showroom on fire

Watch: Angry customer sets Ola electric scooter showroom on fire

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By: HT Auto Desk
, updated on: 11 September 2024, 23:33 pm

  • An Ola electric scooter owner allegedly set the company's showroom in Karnataka on fire after the company failed to fix issues with his EV.
Firefighters dousing fire at Ola Electric showroom in Kalaburagi. (PTI)

An Ola Electric scooter customer in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, allegedly set the company's showroom on fire after problems with his new electric scooter were not resolved. A video of the burning showroom has gone viral on social media, sparking a debate over the move as well as previous allegations against Ola Electric's allegedly shoddy service quality.

Mohammed Nadeem, who is facing arson charges, bought an Ola electric scooter in August. The electric scooter reportedly started developing multiple problems soon and the issues persisted even after Nadeem took it to the showroom for repairs. Though the exact nature of the problems with the scooter is not yet known, news agencies reported that Nadeem had an argument with showroom officials on Tuesday evening. “The servicing request was not good, he went multiple times,” Kalaburagi police commissioner told news agency PTI. “When he went yesterday (Tuesday), he had petrol with him and he set six bikes on fire.”

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There is no news of any casualties in the fire, but the showroom has suffered heavy damage. This becomes clear from the video viral on social media.

Netizens have come out to criticise such an extreme – and illegal – act, and have highlighted that there were still other ways for Ola Electric’s sales and service representatives to resolve the issue with this particular electric scooter unit. However, many have also pointed out once again that Ola Electric’s after-sales network needs to be far more efficient than it currently is.

Ola reacts to the fire incident

Late Wednesday evening, Ola Electric reacted to the fire incident in Kalaburagi by strongly condemning it. “Yesterday, a fire broke out at one of our brand stores in Kalaburagi, Karnataka,” the company said in a message. “The perpetrator of this violent act has been identified and an FIR has been filed against the said person at the concerned police station. He has been arrested and investigation is underway. Apart from the FIR, we at Ola strongly condemn such unlawful acts and will take all necessary legal measures to ensure appropriate and strict action is taken in this matter and such incidents do not happen again.”

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First Publication Date: September 11, 2024, 18:59 PM IST

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