Mahindra
GenZe 2.0 electric scooter
Targeting
short distance commuters, the Mahindra GenZe 2.0 electric scooter had already
has its order books open, and is now set for market launch in the U.S. The
model will be available for sale only in select states as of now, including
California, Oregon and Michigan. Based on the market reception and demand, more
states in the country will receive this eco-friendly two-wheeler.
So
far, Mahindra has registered 300 bookings, which can be made with a USD 100
deposit.
The
GenZe is a California-based electric two-wheeler manufacturing company, that is
a wholly owned subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra. It has its engineering
centre in Michigan.
Built
on an aluminium exoskeleton chassis, the Mahindra GenZe 2.0 has minimal body
panels, making it look futuristic. For a green commuter, the GenZe 2.0 has a
collection of usable features, including LED headlamps, a 7-inch Cruise-Connect
touchscreen instrument panel, a sizeable storage bin at the back with a power
socket capable of charging laptops apart from mobile phones and other
pocket-sized gadgets, disc brakes at both wheels, removable 1.6 KWh Li-ion
SmartPack battery pack powered also by on-board regenerative braking system.
Driving
the 105 kg Mahindra GenZe 2.0, is a 130 Nm, hub-mounted, brushless, permanent
magnet motor. The payload capacity is 125 kg. A 3.5 hour charge replenishes the
battery pack, enabling the scooter to ride up to 48.3 km (30 miles). For
convenience, there are three riding modes – Sport, Economy and Easy – to choose
the required balance between performance and distance while beginning the ride.
And to ride a GenZe, one doesn’t need a motorcycle licence.
