Electric
two-wheeler manufacturer HOP Electric Mobility, having recently launched two
unique products HOP Leo and HOP LYF, is now planning to expand its presence in
multiple states and also set up a second plant.
The
company is planning expansion in states like Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar
Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal. HOP
Electric Mobility currently has a manufacturing unit in Jaipur with a
production capacity of 50,000 vehicles per year. Further with the upcoming new
launches and anticipated demand increased, the company has started work on
another facility to add manufacturing capacity of 1.5 lakhs units per year by
February 2022.
The
brand has recently signed up with 30 dealers across India and these are
expected to be operational by September 2021. Around 70 more partnerships are
planned by the end of December 2021.
Ketan
Mehta, CEO and founder of HOP Electric Mobility, said, “It has been our mission
and vision to promote sustainable mobility to assist the changing lifestyles,
habits and needs of the new-age generations. Not only in metropolitan cities,
but almost everywhere people are becoming conscious about their choices and the
effect they have on the environment. We at HOP, are thrilled and pleased to
become an integral part of this amazing growth journey of the society.”
He
further added, “Our e-scooters HOP Leo and HOP Lyf are already garnering great
traction and we are soon planning to launch e-motorcycle HOP OXO. Our aim is to
close 100 dealerships by the end of December 2021. These e-vehicles are
integrated with distinctive features to make riding fun and safe. We are
delighted to venture into the futuristic world and new markets in India. It
will definitely bring us one step closer to our ultimate goal to equip every
consumer with energy efficient transportation facilities.”
HOP
electric vehicles come with noteworthy features, including parking assistance,
side stand sensors, USB charging points, three ride modes with reverse mode,
LED console, dual disc brakes, remote key, anti-theft alarm and wheel lock, and
additional accessories like internet and GPS connectivity.
HOP
Electric Mobility is also planning to come up with a first electric vehicle
segment, called the Hop Energy Network. It will have built-in battery swapping
cum charging stations where the customer will be able to replace their
discharged battery with a fully charged battery in just 30 seconds. Hop’s
energy network started taking up the shape as the testing continued. In January
2021, HOP’s pilot network with 5 swapping stations and 50 batteries started
operation in Jaipur.