Setting a new benchmark in automotive technology, Ather Energy has unveiled India’s first truly smart, electric scooter, the S340. Packed with a powerful Lithium Ion battery pack, top speed of 72 kmph and a range up to 60 km, this connected scooter is designed for urban tech lovers, who are curious about futuristic products.
Ather Energy is the brainchild of IIT graduates Tarun Mehta and Swapnil Jain and is among the few hardware start-ups in India. It was founded in 2013 and has received funding from Tiger Global and Flipkart founders Sachin & Binny Bansal.
“The future will be connected and inevitably electric and the Ather S340 has been built as a manifestation of this philosophy,” said Tarun Mehta, CEO & Co-Founder, adding that “It is an unapologetically electric vehicle, it has been designed and built mostly in-house with engineering precision.”
Structurally robust and intelligently designed, its IP67-rated battery pack offers an uncompromised ride for 50,000 km. The vehicle achieves an 80pc charge in 50 minutes in fast charging mode and can be charged from any 5A normal socket in normal mode. It has a distinct sporty look with zero lateral weight offset, a low centre of gravity and intuitive LED lights that respond to ambient light conditions.
The S340 touchscreen dashboard integrates cloud based data to help personalise the consumer ride experience. Features like user profile based sign in, on board navigation, pre-configured drive modes like sport and economy allow a personalised experience. Its integration with the S340 Mobile App keeps the rider connected with the vehicle, to configure ride and profile preferences and sync navigation routes remotely. Predictive analytics and aggregation of ride statistics enable customised recommendations. As more vehicles go in-field, aggregate rider and vehicle data will help in customised vehicle updates that will be delivered automatically over the air. “Intelligent vehicles will revolutionise our commute experience in future and we have just begun that journey,” added Tarun
Sharing his vision on the industry, he said, “The automobile industry is in the midst of a huge technological disruption. The technology of electric vehicle has advanced in leaps and bounds. It is the preferred choice because of its inherent efficiency that will shape urban commute and the smart cities of tomorrow. The other aspect is the connectedness of the world around us, enabling integration of devices and making our life experiences seamless. Intelligent vehicles will revolutionise our commute experience in the future and the S340 stands at the cusp of this exciting reality.”
With a manufacturing unit set up in Bangalore, the S340 will roll out production by end of this year. Experience centres will bring the product to life and facilitate test rides in the next few months. In an industry first, Ather Energy will build an online-only purchase model with doorstep delivery and service. Pre-ordering will be open in the cities of Bangalore, Chennai and Pune in the next quarter. The company also aims at setting up an ambitious public charging infrastructure in every city it will operate in, partnering with government and private enterprises.
Source: Ather Energy
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