Quick reads
- The Simple Ultra costs Rs 2.36 lakh on-road in Goa
- Offers a claimed range of 400km from its 6.5kWh battery pack
- First 10 scooters delivered in Goa
Simple Energy has launched the Ultra, its top-of-the-line electric scooter, in Goa at Rs 2,15,999 (ex-showroom). It will cost Rs 2,36,212 on-road in Goa, which includes the insurance cost, handling charges, RSA (Road-Side Assistance), and a Simple Stack subscription for 1 year. Along with the launch, the brand also delivered the first 10 scooters in the state.
The overall design of the Ultra is quite sporty, similar to the Simple One. It gets sharp bodylines and an aggressive-looking front headlamp cowl, which looks unique.
The Simple Ultra gets a 6.5kWh battery pack, which gives it a claimed range of around 400km on a single charge. This makes it one of the highest-range electric scooters in the Indian market. It can accelerate to 40kmph from a standstill in just 2.77 seconds, which is quite exciting for a scooter. But do note that the claimed range is tested in a controlled environment, and real-world range will be lower than the claimed figure.
The Ultra is based on the Simple One’s platform, and comes with the same set of underpinnings (suspension, brakes, and wheels). It gets a bunch of riding aids, like multiple-mode traction control and regenerative braking. It also gets fall detection, hill-hold assist, TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring system), a speed limiter, limp-home mode, and crawl mode. It directly competes with the Ola S1 Pro Sport, Ather 450 Apex, and the upcoming Ultraviolette Tesseract.
What We Think
The Ultra stands out from the crowd with its massive claimed range. With this, the scooter eliminates one of the biggest concerns of owning an EV – range anxiety. With this, the brand has reduced the need to charge constantly and will now appeal to riders who were previously sceptical about buying an electric two-wheeler due to limited range.
While the brand is focusing on getting its scooters on the road rather than just announcements, its long-term sales numbers will depend on consistent deliveries, a hassle-free ownership experience, and the products’ ability to return a decent real-world range, close to the claimed figure. If this is executed well, we might soon see Simple Energy grabbing a chunk out of the total EV share in the Indian market.
