Piaggio Vehicles (PVPL), a 100 % subsidiary of the Italian Piaggio Group, has launched their new electric vehicle , Ape’ E-City for Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode market.
The new Ape’ E-City offers a revolutionary driving experience with zero emission, with nearly no noise and vibration making it a next generation last mile mobility solution for the urban India. It comes with various class leading features making it a unique proposition with advanced Li-ion batteries, automatic gear box, superior power and torque, no gear and clutch, doors for safety, full digital cluster. Ape’ E-City is the first 3-wheeler to have smart swappable batteries. The swappable battery concept is being brought in association with Sun mobility, a leader in electric mobility battery technology. Customers can also experience an app enabled eco-system to check battery state of charge, locate swap stations, recharge batteries instantly with no waiting time, etc.
Ape’ E-City is equipped with a first in category digital instrument cluster with information like state of charge, drive modes, service alerts, economy mode etc provided for advance assistance to drivers. Ape’ E-City customers will be given a super warranty of 36 month/ 1 lac kms. (Whichever is earlier) along with free scheduled maintenance for 3 years which is the best offering in this space. Ape’ E-City is easy to own and promises more earnings per ride.
Ape’ E-City comes with an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 1,98,926.
Diego Graffi, CMD, Piaggio Vehicles, said, “Ape’ is paving the way for the Indian electric revolution with the Ape’ Electrik range and Ape’ E-City as its 1st offering. We have developed both swappable & fixed battery technology solutions to serve the varied needs of the customer. For swappable technology, our partnership with Sun Mobility will enable customers to experience a very innovative, smart and unique swappable smart battery eco-system in India. We are confident that our efficient Electric Auto, the Ape’ E-City will definitely become a preferred choice for customers in the Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode market.”
Saju Nair, EVP and head of CV business, said, “We have confidence that Kerala government’s EV policy will pave the way for mass adaption of EVs in the last mile connectivity segment. Ape’ being the leader in the 3 wheeler cargo segment for more than a decade & now having the largest range of three wheeler vehicles has strong connections with customers in Kerala.”
Malind Kapur, senior VP, marketing and channel development, said, “We feel that there is a growing demand for electric autos which can give better experience to commuters and tourists and increase the earnability of auto drivers. I feel E-City will further boost the employment opportunities for the people of Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode. With this launch we are confident of maintaining and strengthening our brand presence not only in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode but across Kerala.”