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Indian motorcycle manufacturer TVS Motor unveiled its all-electric TVS X scooters in the UAE last week, according to a statement. The company — which has reportedly spent the past four years and USD 30 mn developing its flagship EV — plans to launch the TVS X in the UAE in the next fiscal year, which starts in April (watch, runtime, 02:52).
The specs: The EV is powered by a 4.44 KW battery pack that gives it a 140 kilometer driving range and 29 ft-lbs (40 newton meters) of torque, the statement notes. The scooter delivers a 105 km top speed and goes from 0-40 KPH in 2.6 seconds and has three drive modes: Stealth, Xtride, and Xonic.
Remote charging: TVS Motor is also rolling out its portable 950 W smart chargers to enable motorists to recharge up to 80% of its capacity in 3 hours 40 minutes. The price tag for the charger stands at INR 16.2k (c. USD 196), according to the statement. The company also sells its own Smart X Home rapid chargers which restore up to 50% of battery life in around 50 minutes, but has not disclosed the price for the offering.
Safe and light: TVS Motor is getting props for the EV’s exposed aluminum framing, which provides better safety and durability while keeping the e-scooter light, CNBC notes in its review of the EV (watch, runtime 01:26).
And loaded with tech: The EV comes with a tiltable 10.2 inch horizontal screen, which, aside from providing navigational support, has mapping features that notify motorists on the locations of nearby charging stations, enables motorists to surf the internet, stream videos, and even play games while stuck in traffic. The e-scooters’ universal connectivity software helps drivers connect the bike to their smartphones, e-watches, and helmets. TVS X also enables ride sharing status for increased security, among other applications, and has warning systems including anti-theft, fall, and SOS alerts.
The price tag: The EVs retail for INR 250k (AED 11.1k) and offer additional benefits to the first 2k buyers, including a concierge service and a Garmin Smartwatch, the statement adds.
