Earlier today, the last-mile mobility solutions company, Bounce, launched their much-anticipated Infinity e1 electric scooter in India. The scooter has a starting price tag of RS 68,999 (US$ 920) but can also be purchased cheaper without a battery.

The new Bounce Infinity e1 has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 68,999, ex-showroom Delhi. However, this is the price of the electric scooter with the battery and a charger. The scooter can also be purchased at Rs 45,099 (US$ 600) without a battery, under the ‘Battery as a service’ option (subscription).

                                                         

The ‘battery as a service’ option, which Bounce claims to be the first of its kind in the Indian market, is a subscription-based plan that allows customers to purchase the scooter at a relatively low price without the battery. They’ll then rely on Bounce’s battery swapping network instead. Subscribed owners of the Infinity e1 will be able to grab a fully-charged battery and skip the long wait times associated with charging. A battery alone constitutes a large percentage of an EV’s cost, subtracted through the ‘battery as a service’ initiative. The details of this subscription plan will soon be revealed on the company’s website.

Talking about specifications, The Infinity e1 has a top speed of 65 km/h and can do 0 to 40 km/h in 8 seconds. It boasts a range of up to 85 kilometers on a single charge thanks to its removable 2 kWh lithium-ion battery, which comes with an IP67 rating. In terms of hardware, the Infinity electric scooter gets disc brakes at both ends and runs on 12-inch wheels. The e1 also features a set of front hydraulic telescopic suspension and twin shock absorbers at the rear, suitable for Indian roads. Bounce claims that it gets a Drag Mode that enables the scooter to move along at walking speed if it has a puncture and a Reverse Mode that allows you to move the scooter backward for ease in getting out of tight parking spots.

 

It gets a digital speedometer, 12-liter boot space, projector headlights, LED lights, and it can be tracked remotely. Customers can pre-book this smart scooter by paying an initial refundable payment of Rs 499.