The wait is over now. The much-awaited Electric Scooter “RUGGED” from the house of eBikeGO has been launched in India on August 25th, 2021.
As per the company, the newly launched RUGGED (Rough & Tuff) is India’s most Sturdy, Smartest & Sustainable Electric Moto-Scooter.
So, without further delay, let’s unveil the details of Electric Scooter RUGGED.
About the Comapny eBikeGo
eBikeGo is one of its kind Vehicle Rental & Delivery Service providing Company started in 2019 based in Mumbai (India) which provides only eco-friendly means Electric Scooters on a Rental basis.
The Team behind this eBikeGo consists of Persons coming from distinct Professional backgrounds. Mr Irfan Khan is the Founder & CEO of the Company. Mr Keadar Soman (CTO), Mr Hari Kiran (COO) & Mr Milind Gaurd (CFO) are the Co-Founders.
The Founder Mr Irfan Khan Vision in his own words is “With eBikeGo, we want to imagine and progressively create a world that is carbon negative at the same time pioneering EV adoption in India”.
eBikoGo also bagged the best EV mobility start-up of the year in GTF Startup Summit 2020 received by Mr Irfan Khan.
Presently the Company’s Electric Scooter Rental service is available in seven cities of India that is, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Pune, Hyderabad and Amritsar.
Presently eBikeGo has more than 2000 Electric Scooters eBikes in the Fleet for Rental Services with a daily commute of 120000 km thereby saving 5.6K Kg Co2 emissions.
Electric Scooter RUGGED
The company forays into EV manufacturing with our Prime Minister’s vision of Make in India and come up with its first beauty named RUGGED.
As per the Company it took four years of Research, Expertise & all the efforts of the team to come up with this Strongest ever & Sturdy Electric Scooter designed for the Indian Roads thereby minimizing breakdowns.
The Chasis of the Scooter has been designed in V – shape for maximum strength. That’s why Company is providing 7 Years of Warranty on the Chasis.
RUGGED will be manufactured in Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) in association with Boom Motors
RUGGED Price
RUGGED Electric Scooter is launched in two Variants RUGGED G1 and RUGGED G1+
RUGGED G1 Price (Ex-showroom) is ₹84,999
RUGGED G1+ Price (Ex-showroom) is ₹1.04,999
The above prices are inclusive of FAME II subsidies but are Exclusive of State subsidies. It means that the prices may be further reduced after applying State subsidy (which is different for different States).
RUGGED Specifications
For ease of understanding, RUGGED Electric Scooter Specifications are shown below in the tabular form:
| Range / Mileage (Rugged G1+) | 160 Km (ECO Mode) 135 Km (Power Mode) |
| Range / Mileage (Rugged G1) | 80 Km (ECO Mode) |
| Top Speed | 75 Km/hr |
| Motor Peak Power | 3 KW |
| Motor Rated Power | 1.5 KW |
| Motor Type | BLDC Hub Motor |
| Motor Protection Class | IP67 |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery Architecture | Swappable (Portable) |
| Battery Capacity | 1.9 KWh each |
| Battery Voltage | 60.8 Volts |
| BMS Protection Class | IP 67 |
| Charging Time | 3.5 to 4 Hours |
| Braking System | CBS (Combined Braking System) |
| Brake Type (Front / Rear) | Disc Brakes |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) | Shock Absorbers (4 Point Adjustable) |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless |
| Tyre Size | 120 / 70 R14 |
| Gradeability (Rider Only) | 16 Degree |
| Wheel Base | 1350 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 175 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 102 Kg |
| Storage Space (Underseat) | 30 Litres |
RUGGED Features
Rugged Electric Scooter has been launched with a bunch of Features some of which are introduced first in the segment.
- Most advanced 2W IoT (Internet of Things) system with 4G, BLE, CAN bus, GPS/IRNSS, 42 inputs/outputs, serial ports, and a comprehensive modular sensor suite.
- 12 built-in Smart Sensors (Bike Speed, Motor temperature, Stand Open / Close Sensor, Brake Application Detection, Indicator Application Detection, Drivetrain, Current Draw, Odometer, Remote Wheel Brake Lock, RFID helmet presence detection UV Helmet desanitization, Motor parameter reading, etc.)
- RUGGED APP (Navigate & Monitor: Vehicle Performance, Service Record, Anti-theft System, Vehicle Location, Vehicle Charging, Remote Power ON, etc)
- As Battery System is not below the Seat, it means that it is the only moto-scooter so far that allows battery switching/swapping without the user getting off of the bike
- Headlight, Tail-light & Indicators are all LED & USB Charger also provided
RUGGED Warranty
Warranty on Chasis = 7 Years
Overall Warranty (Vehicle, Battery & Charger) = 3 Years / 20,000 Kms
RUGGED Bookings & Delivery
Electric moto-scooter RUGGED can be pre-booked on its official website RUGGED.bike, and may be reserved for just Rs. 499 (Refundable)
Soon, Rugged is opening its own Experience Centers initially in nine states. So bookings can be done through these experience centers too.
The Deliveries to Customers will start from the first week of November 2021. eBikeGo in association with BOOM Motors is ramping its production to reach a production capacity of 1 Lakh Vehicles soon.
Frequently asked Questions
RUGGED Electric Scooter Battery is Fixed or Portable Type?
Rugged Electric Scooter Battery is Portable type means Battery is Swappable. Also, note that the Battery System is not below the Seat, which means that it is the only moto-scooter so far that allows battery switching/swapping without the user getting off of the bike
What is the RUGGED Electric Scooter Range / Mileage?
RUGGED comes in two variants G1 & G1+.
The mileage of RUGGED G1+ is 160 kms (ECO Mode) & that of RUGGED G1 is 80 kms (ECO Mode)
What is the RUGGED Electric Scooter Price?
RUGGED G1 Price (Ex-showroom) is ₹84,999
RUGGED G1+ Price (Ex-showroom) is ₹1.04,999
Prices are inclusive of FAME II subsidy but Exclusive of State Subsidy (wherever applicable)
What is the RUGGED Electric Scooter Warranty?
Warranty on Chasis = 7 Years
Overall Warrantyon RUGGED (Vehicle, Battery & Charger) = 3 Years / 20,000 Kms
The Gist
The newly launched Electric moto-scooter with its punchline “Rough & Tough” could be a gamechanger. Prices are competitive which on further reduction by applying State Subsidies (wherever applicable) can compete with present Gasoline driven two-wheelers. The company is planning to come up with 3000 plus Charging Stations in the months to follow.
If you are planning to switch from your present ICE two-wheeler to an Electric one, you may consider RUGGED Electric Scooter.
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