22Motors and Kwang Yang Motor Co (KYMCO) are ready
to make a major announcement for the Indian market on June 12. While 22Motors
and KYMCO have remained tight-lipped about the finer details, the company
revealed teaser images of several products on its social channels. The teaser
images include the Flow electric scooter that was unveiled in October last year.
The styling details and mechanical specifications of
the Flow electric scooter are already available although the company hasn’t
revealed the prices yet. 22Motors has joined hands with Taiwanese two-wheeler
brand, KYMCO to share expertise and create premium electric mobility architectures
in the Indian market. The upcoming 22Motors Flow, as listed on the company’s
website, packs features such as:
- Combined Braking System with front and rear discs
- Tubeless Tyres
- IP65 rating (Water & Dust Protection)
- Telescopic front and rear dual hydraulic suspension
- Regenerative Braking System
- 25-litre storage space (claimed to be big enough to accommodate two helmets
- All LED lighting with projector headlamp
- Bluetooth Connectivity that works with a smartphone app
- Various modes (Reverse, Cruise & Drag)
- Mobile charging port
The Flow electric scooter will come equipped with
'Ionex' technology developed by KYMCO. The removable Ionex battery can be
swapped for a rented battery. The quick-charging features recharge the battery
to 70% in one hour. The battery can also be charged at home using a 5 Amp
socket. The 22Motors’ Flow boasts a range of 160 km (with dual battery), and it
can achieve a maximum speed of 60 km/h. A full charge, with a regular charger,
takes four to five hours. The scooter has a loading capacity of 150 kg.
The Flow electric scooter will be available in six
colour options:
- Rogue Matt Blue
- Couture Brown
- Fury Red
- Raisin Black
- Moonlight Silver
- White Dove
The smartphone app registers the riding pattern and
route. Moreover, the system continuously monitors the parts on the scooter and
automatically orders spares before a failure happens. The vehicle also benefits
from collision detection and alert. Other smart features on the upcoming
22Motors’ product include:
- Automatic geofencing
- Vehicle remote diagnosis
- Changes in driving pattern
- Battery use analysis
As reported in October last year, the electric
scooter will be available in New Delhi, followed by cities like Pune, Jaipur,
Hyderabad, Gurgaon and Bangalore.