Xiaomi‘s
ecological chain company Ninebot today held its scheduled launch event and as
expected, the company took the wraps off not just an e-bike but several models
basically under the Ninebot C-series and -series. The Ninebot E-series models
are the high-end version and come with several features that will surely make a
mark in the market due to their configurations.
Ninebot’s
E-series is made up of the Ninebot E80C, E90, E100, E125 and E200P. All five
models have several features which distinguish them from each other ranging
from their maximum speed to battery range and others. The high-end variant among the lot is the
NineBot E200P which has a maximum speed of 100 km/h and a staggering range of
200 km. The base version -Ninebot E80C comes with a range of 90 km and a maximum
speed of 51 km/h. The E90 has a range of 100km and max. speed tops at 55 km/h.
Both the E80C and E90 pack a 1.2Kw battery.
Further,
the Ninebot E100 with a 1.8kw battery, a maximum speed of 60-65 km/h and range
of 100 km-200 km depending on the travelling speed. The E125 has a 2.4kw power
train and can travel at a speed of 80-100 km/h while the range is between
120-240 km, also depending on the speed. The E200 packs a 5kw battery and can
travel up to 100 km/h. At that maximum speed, the e-bike still has a range of
200 km. The range will definitely increase if the bike is riven at a lesser
speed.
The
Ninebot E-series e-bikes come with several smart features. The bike can
recognize scenes such as riding, pushing, and getting off. The bike can
automatically switch according to the scene, such as when it is pushed uphill,
it will automatically assist. Through a variety of sensors and smart scene
recognition, the bike can be driven at the touch of a button. When a rider gets
onboard, the side stays retracts automatically and when they get out of the
car, they can automatically put the side stays and lock the car automatically.
In
addition, the Ninebot E-series supports positioning tracking (GPS) and remote
control of the bike. In addition to GPS positioning, it can be remotely
controlled to lock and trigger an alarm if lost. In terms of anti-theft, the
e-bike has an active anti-theft system, and an anti-theft module is integrated
into the entire body of the electric vehicle. Officials say thieves have no way
to bypass the alarm device by destroying the module. The battery is very important for an
electric vehicle. The Ninebot E80C uses a completely self-developed lead-acid
battery system with an IPX7 waterproof rating.
The
officially optimized charging and the discharging system can extend the battery
life. Ninebot says lead-acid batteries are less affected by temperature, and
the battery life is still accurate even in extreme weather. The rest of the
E-series models use a 72V/20Ah lithium battery. If the bike develops a fault on
the road, an SOS signal is sent to the emergency contact provided with the
exact coordinates of the rider. If the electric bike has not been used for a
long time, it will also prompt the user to charge the battery to prevent damage
caused by long-term lack of use.
The
Ninebot E-series is equipped with Segway-Ninebot 5.0 car assistant, which can
display real-time key information such as vehicle speed, battery status and
mileage to ensure driving safety. At the press conference, Ninebot also
mentioned that the E-series has a built-in module similar to the “black box” on
aeroplanes. The module can record information such as car habits which can be
retrieved during repairs.
Ninebot
E80C comes with a price tag of 4799 yuan (US$ 685) while the E90 sells for 5999
yuan (US$ 875). The Ninebot E100 is priced at 6,899 yuan (US$ 985) with the option
of a second battery. The E125 is priced at 9,999 yuan (US$ 1428) also with the
option of adding a second battery. Finally,
the Ninebot E200P, with more than 200 kilometres of battery life, Bosch’s 10th
generation dual-channel ABS, and nitrogen hydraulic shock absorption, is priced
at 16,999 yuan (US$ 2,429). All models support extended warranty for 3 years for
the battery, 6 years for the motor, and a lifetime warranty for the frame.
Segway-Ninebot
has disclosed that it would be launching the e-Bikes for the international
market at CES 2020.