As the Bajaj electric scooter's road testing
continues, a test mule has been spotted once again on the streets of Pune. The
electric scooter will most likely arrive under Urbanite brand. The new spy shots capture the
electric scooter from the rear. The design of the taillight and rear blinkers
is hidden behind the camouflage stickers. However, the number plate at the back
with an illuminator is clearly visible. The styling gives it a proper retro look while the LED DRL gives it a modern
styling. The headlamp is most likely a full LED unit. The front blinkers, as
revealed in the spy photographs, are installed on the apron.
Another set of spy images had revealed split style
LED taillight, single-piece pillion grab rail with a thick centre and backlit
switchgear. Bajaj Auto has been using backlit switchgear on its existing range
of motorcycles. The leaked sketches showed a circular shape for the instrument
console, and the upcoming electric scooter will most definitely come with a
digital display. The rear-view mirrors, as seen in the sketches and the latest
set of spy shots, carry a triangular shape. We expect the upcoming scooter to
feature chrome highlights to enhance the retro look. The under-seat space will
most likely come with a USB port as an optional accessory.
Shock absorption tasks are performed by a
single-sided front suspension with anti-dive. The scooter rides on multi-spoke
alloy wheels. The braking department should comprise drum brakes on both
wheels, although a disc option should be offered. The safety net would carry
ABS or CBS tech depending on the power output figure.
At the beginning of this year, Rajiv Bajaj, Managing
Director, Bajaj Auto, had said that the Urbanite's launch will take place later
this year. There have been no further developments on the launch timeline
since. The company plans to have a separate network of dealerships for electric
vehicles.
