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NDTV
4 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Oben Electric To Launch New Entry-Level Motorcycle Soon, Unveils Fresh Platform
In India, the entry-level commuter motorcycle segment accounts for approximately 30 percent of total two-wheeler sales. The Bengaluru-based company, Oben Electric, has introduced the O100 platform, which aims to provide affordable electric motorcycles tailored for daily commuters. This new platform offers a sustainable alternative to popular 100 cc petrol bikes, such as the Hero Splendor, Honda Shine 100, and Bajaj Platina 100. The new O100 platform will support Oben's second electric motorcycle. The O100 is a modular platform developed entirely in-house by Oben Electric. It is designed to support various electric motorcycle models with different battery capacities, all priced under Rs 1 lakh. Oben holds over 25 patents related to these technologies. The first motorcycle based on the O100 platform is expected to launch in the second half of 2025. Also Read: Matter Aera Electric Motorcycle Gets Lifetime Battery Warranty Oben Electric currently offers two electric motorcycles, the Rorr and the Rorr EZ, both built on their first platform, the ARX. The Oben Rorr features a 4.4 kWh battery that provides a range of 187 km and can reach a top speed of 100 km/h. It accelerates from 0 to 40 km/h in just 3 seconds, delivers a peak power of 8 kW, and achieves an 80 percent charge in only 2 hours. The bike also includes advanced safety features, such as a driver alert system and geo-fencing theft protection. Its starting price is Rs 1.50 lakh (ex-showroom). The more budget-friendly option, the Rorr EZ, starts at Rs 89,999 (ex-showroom) for the 2.6 kWh battery version. There are also versions available with 3.4 kWh and 4.4 kWh batteries, priced at Rs 1.09 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 1.19 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Coming Soon: Here's All About It
Bajaj Auto is set to launch the 2025 Pulsar, which will be the most powerful model of its family. This new version comes with enhanced features designed to provide a smoother and safer riding experience. The Pulsar NS400Z has begun arriving at showrooms across India, with deliveries expected to start in the first week of June 2025. Let's take a closer look at what's new. 2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z: What's New? Design and Comfort: This bike features an aggressive streetfighter style with LED headlights and distinctive daytime running lights. Its seat height is 807 mm and it weighs 174 kg, making it both easy to manage and visually striking. It also includes adjustable levers for a comfortable riding position. Also Read: Oben Electric To Launch New Entry-Level Motorcycle Soon, Unveils Fresh Platform Engine Performance: The 373cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine meets the latest OBD-2B emission standards, delivering 39.4 hp at 8,800 rpm and 35 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. Features: The bike comes with four ride modes-Road, Rain, Sport, and Off-road-as well as switchable traction control, dual-channel ABS, and a full-color LCD screen that supports Bluetooth for navigation and music. Wider Rear Tyre for Improved Grip: The rear tyre has been upgraded from a 140-section to a 150-section Apollo Alpha H1 tyre with an aim to enhance grip and stability, particularly in corners. Braking System: The motorcycle now features sintered brake pads replacing the older ones. This change aims to significantly improve braking performance and reduce brake fade. 2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z: Price, Delivery Details The 2025 Bajaj Pulsar is priced at Rs 1.81 Lakh (ex-showroom. It comes in four colors: Glossy Racing Red, Brooklyn Black, Pearl Metallic White, and Pewter Grey. Deliveries are set to start in the first week of June 2025. The 2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has significantly improved both performance and safety with the recent upgrades. Despite a small price increase, it still offers great value in the 400cc motorcycle category.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Oben Electric announces new O100 platform to underpin new sub ₹1 lakh electric bike
₹1 lakh electric bike data-item-target-url=/auto/electric-vehicles/ data-item-story-segment=N/A> Oben currently sells the Rorr and the Rorr EZ electric motobikes. Check Offers Bengaluru-based electric motorcycle maker Oben Electric has announced its new platform that will underpin a new range of affordable electric motorcycles. The upcoming Oben 'O100' platform will spawn a new sub ₹ 1 lakh electric bike, an equivalent to the entry-level 100 cc commuter motorcycles. This will be Oben's second indigenous platform after the ARX. New Oben O100 Platform to underpin electric commuter bikes The Oben O100 platform has been developed in-house at the brand's R&D centre in Bengaluru. The company says its new platform will be modular and will be able to support multiple variants and battery options, which will be tailored to different customer segments. The new platform is also said to be future-ready and will allow 'seamless integration of emerging technologies and infrastructure upgrades." Madhumita Agrawal, Founder and CEO, Oben Electric said, 'At Oben Electric, we design and build with intent - to solve real-world mobility challenges. Our new platform, O100 is engineered for India's mass daily commuters and aims to make electric motorcycles a practical reality for every Indian. Leveraging our proprietary LFP battery technology and other critical components including motor, VCU, and chargers, all developed and manufactured in-house, we've built a robust, vertically integrated foundation for a new generation of electric motorcycles, accelerating EV adoption across urban and rural India alike." Oben has been aggressively expanding its presence across India in Tier I, II, and III markets. The company plans to cross over 100 outlets by the end of the year. The new platform should help the electric bike maker achieve a boost in sales. Oben is working on its second new platform developed in-house. At present, Oben Electric retails two offerings - the Rorr and Rorr EZ e-bikes. Both models are based on the ARK platform and share the same underpinnings albeit with a few changes. While the Oben Rorr is a flagship offering, the upcoming commuter e-bikes will be a lot more basic and are set to arrive towards the second half of the year. More details should be available in the coming weeks. Check out Upcoming EV Bikes in India. First Published Date: 24 May 2025, 09:46 AM IST
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
EV charging stations usage goes up in Karnataka as number of EV users increases
In the last few months, the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) has seen an increase in electricity consumption in their public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations. While 14,648 charging sessions delivering electricity of 65,278 kWh were registered in November 2024, the number went up by more than two times in the month of April 2025, as 29,538 charging sessions were registered delivering around 1,85,051 kWh electricity. Bescom officials attributed this rise to the increasing number of EVs and charging stations in its jurisdiction. 'The number of EVs, especially around Bengaluru, has been going up consistently over the years. We have increased the number of public charging stations to cater to this demand. We have added 140 new stations since the beginning of this year,' said a senior official from Bescom. According to the data available on Vahan dashboard, the official portal of the the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), 19,284 new EVs were registered across Karnataka from January 2025 till date. Between 2022 and 2023, the State saw a sharp spike in the number of EV registrations with 1,52,663 new EVs registered in 2023. In 2022, 95,839 new EVs were registered. In 2024, the number of new EV registrations (battery operated vehicles and pure EV) was 2,03,453. Increase in demand EV sellers have seen an increase in demand in the last few years. 'Bengaluru has been one of the top three performing cities for Oben Electric, reflecting the city's growing appetite for sustainable, tech-driven mobility solutions. Over the past two years, demand for EVs here has seen a significant upswing,' said Dinkar Agrawal, founder, CTO, COO at Oben Electric. 'Several factors have contributed to this growth. Karnataka's EV policies played a key role by offering demand-side incentives, supporting local manufacturing, and enabling faster infrastructure deployment. Bengaluru's early adopter mindset, environmental consciousness, and tech-forward population further accelerated this shift. The steady expansion of public and private charging networks across the city has helped ease range anxiety, making EVs a practical choice for daily commuting,' he said. EV buyers, on the other hand, say they are prompted by economic reasons. Sriharsha. M., a resident of Jayanagar, who bought an electric two-wheeler in October 2024, said, 'Switching to an EV has saved both time and money, as there are no more long waits at petrol stations. My running cost has dropped significantly. The fact that I will be contributing to a cleaner environment also made me want to buy an EV.' The challenge is to scale up at speed The latest data provided by the Central Government shows that Karnataka has the highest number of public EV charging stations (5,880) in India, out of which over 4,000 are in Bengaluru. However, with the increasing number of vehicles, motorists say that the existing infrastructure is not enough. Many of them complain that the public charging stations set up by both private companies and the government are not free of glitches. 'Sometimes, the apps which I use show that a certain public charger is working, but when I go there, it will be out of service. I do not find charging stations nearby in all the areas. The need of the hour is an increase in the number of public chargers across Bengaluru. Those who set up chargers should ensure that it is in the right condition to provide services to EV users,' said Shalini. Y.P., an electric two-wheeler user from Thalaghattapura. EV sellers opine that increasing and enhancing the infrastructure will provide more commuters with the confidence to switch to EVs. 'While Bengaluru has made commendable strides in building EV infrastructure, with over 4,400 charging stations already operational, the challenge now lies in scaling up with speed. Infrastructure needs to be not just available but ubiquitous, user-friendly, and integrated seamlessly into daily routines,' said Mr. Agrawal. 'For a leading EV city like Bengaluru, the next phase of growth depends on deepening infrastructure access across residential, commercial, and transit zones. As electric two-wheeler adoption accelerates the gaps in convenience and charging speed while uniformity across platforms could influence consumer confidence.' Battery powered charging station near Devanahalli After a long wait for formal inauguration, Bescom's first-of-its-kind initiative — an EV charging station powered by second-life batteries — has begun operations near the Kempegowda International Airport at Devanahalli. In February, 1,606 charging sessions were recorded at the station while in March, the number more than doubled with 3,804 charging sessions. In April, 5,069 charging sessions were recorded at the station. This charging station has a rooftop solar installation, which powers the chargers during day time. The excess solar energy is stored in batteries and is used to power the chargers in non-solar hours.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Oben to foray into 100-cc motorcycle segment
Oben Electric is set to enter the 100-cc motorcycle segment with its new O100 platform, targeting the mass commuter base with sub-Rs 1 lakh electric motorcycles expected in the second half of the year. This move aims to capture a significant 30% share of the two-wheeler market. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Electric motorcycle maker Oben on Wednesday announced plans to foray into the 100-cc motorcycle segment under a new platform. The new platform named as O100 will produce the 100 cc and equivalent sub-Rs 1 lakh motorcycles, which are expected to be rolled out by the second half this calendar year, to cater to the mass commuter base, Oben Electric segment accounts for nearly 30 per cent of the total two-wheeler market, it first motorcycle platform, ARX, churns out the performance-centric Rorr and Rorr EZ models of e-motorcycles that cater to the premium commuter scalability at its core, enabling faster product iterations and manufacturing ramp-up, the platform allows Oben Electric to deliver high-quality electric motorcycles that cater to a wide range of commuter a modular and versatile architecture, O100 supports multiple variants, different battery options, and functionalities tailored to different customer segments, it said, adding that with future-ready by design, the platform also allows seamless integration of emerging technologies and infrastructure upgrades, making it a robust foundation for long-term EV adoption in India's most cost-sensitive segments."Our new platform, O100 is engineered for India's mass daily commuters and aims to make electric motorcycles a practical reality for every Indian," Oben Electric Founder and CEO Madhumita Agrawal Electric also said it is rapidly expanding its presence across Tier I/II/III cities and looking to cross 100+ showrooms by the end of the year.
