Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL) launched their new electric range, Ape' Electrik, and marked its entry into the electric vehicle segment. Ape' Electrik will have full range of electric vehicles across various categories with Ape' E-City being the first product launched under the Ape' Electrik range. 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. Sun-Mobility will provide a Quick Interchange Station network which will enable Piaggio Customers to just Swap and Go in a few minutes. Customers can also experience an app enabled eco-system to check battery charge, recharge, locate swap stations 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. The company is also offering an introductory 3 year AMC package at a nominal cost of Rs.3000/-.
Speaking on the occasion, Diego Graffi, MD & CEO of Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. said, "Piaggio Group has a rich heritage of developing Electric technology over the last 15 years which we have leveraged to develop these class leading products for India. 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 have faith that with the governments focus on EVs in the 3 wheeler category and Piaggio's own vision of developing innovative EV solutions, mass adoption of EVs is a near reality."
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