Electrotherm rolled out its much awaited powerful electric bike on Septemeber 11th. Termed as ‘YoSpeed’ india’s first 750-watt electric vehicle approved by the Automotive Regulatory Authority of India (ARAI). According to Yobyke manufacturer, the new byke YO-Speed with 33AH battery and 750 watts motor, can carry two persons and run for 500 km at the cost of one litre of petrol (Rs 50). First time a electric bike will compete with a petrol powered bike. Electrotherm’s YoSpeed will compete with the regular petrol-run two-wheelers in the 75-100 cc segment since it can reach a top speed of 45 km per hour. But similar to the EVs the fuel cost is as low as 10 paise for per kilometre. If it moves around 1500 km a month, it will save more than Rs 16,000 annually of your fuel costs. Yospeed is chargeable in six to eight hours with a power consumption of 1.6 units and with a single charge, Yospeed can carry one person to a distance of 80 km and two persons to 65 km. YoSpeed, is priced Rs 35,466 (ex-showroom price Ahmedabad) and will be available through 200 exclusive Electrotherm showrooms. Since it is a powerful, yo speed requires registration and licence from the RTO to run.
Bollywood actor Gulshan Grover launched the Yospeed at a function in Gujarat. The TV commercial of the yospeed, in which he also features, has been filmed by Mr Sanjay Gadhvi, director of the blockbuster film Dhoom-2