IANS | 12 Apr, 2024
In a push towards the electric mobility dream, India on Friday saw
the launch of a passenger electric three-wheeler that is touted as the
world’s fastest-charging EV within 15 minutes.
Omega Seiki Mobility forged a partnership with Exponent Energy to
launch the electric three-wheeler with rapid-charging capabilities.
Priced
at Rs 3,24,999, the ‘OSM Stream City Qik’ EV has the ability to charge
from zero to 100 per cent in 15 minutes on Exponent’s rapid charging
network present in six cities, the company said in a statement.
“By
minimising downtime and maximising efficiency on the road, the Qik
ensures that every journey translates into tangible financial gains for
our drivers,” said Uday Narang, Founder and Chairman of Omega Seiki
Mobility.
The vehicle comes with a warranty of 2 lakh kms or five years, whichever comes first.
Exponent
Energy said in a statement that it will deploy 100 charging stations in
Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru this year, while expanding its network in
Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Hyderabad.
“This dual benefit of
maximum revenue and lower cost unlocks the highest possible profit a
user can extract from their Exponent-powered EV compared to any other EV
or ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicle,” said Arun Vinayak,
Co-founder and CEO of Exponent Energy.
The passenger EV has a 8.8 kWh proprietary battery pack and offers a city drive range of 126 kms on a single charge.
In January, the country saw sales of passenger three-wheelers surpassing 53,537 units.
