Atumobile Atum 1.0 Electric Motorcycle detailed ahead of India launch

The Atum 1.0 electrical bike makes use of mechanical entrance disc brake, LED headlight and digital instrument console

India is rapidly turning out to be a hotbed for electrical automobile startups, particularly those coping with two wheelers. The massive market potential along with subsidies and incentives from state and central governments make the setting conducive for entrepreneurs to plunge into the e-mobility sector.

Atumobile

Hyderabad-based Atumobile is without doubt one of the latest startups to showcase its near-production prepared prototype of an electrical bike. Whereas most younger EV startups are pursuing premium and mid-premium section of electrical bikes, Atumobile desires to begin issues with a easy and inexpensive low-speed bike.

Known as the Atum 1.0, the modest wanting runabout has been categorized as a low-speed automobile by ICAT (Worldwide Heart for Automotive Expertise). It can have a top-speed of 25 kmph and riders is not going to require license or registration to function one. This section is normally populated by scooters and mopeds however Atumobile desires to face out with its bike. Watch the founder speak in regards to the new e-bike within the video under.

Atum 1.0

The Atum 1.0 is engineered in-house and employs elements which might be principally sourced inside the nation. The electrical two wheeler has extra in widespread with a premium bicycle relatively than a low-cost bike. The 1.0 employs a tubular body, an oblong block of a saddle, fats tyres and spoke wheels.

To maintain the prices in verify, the Atum 1.0 adopts mechanically operated entrance disc brake. The rear wheel seems to depend on regenerative braking for retardation. Whereas the entrance finish makes use of telescopic forks, the rear of the bike eschews suspension. Atumobile should actually be focusing on a really aggressive value level with this stage of apparatus. That stated, the electrical automobile options LED headlamps, digital instrument show and lithium-ion battery pack (replaceable) with a claimed vary of 100 km. The naked bones design clearly favours operate over type.

Launch and retail operations

We hope that the Atum 1.0 undergoes some aesthetic enhancements earlier than the manufacturing commences. The electrical bike is anticipated to be launched within the coming months with on-line gross sales. Extra particulars on the retail plans are anticipated to be introduced nearer to the launch.

Atum will likely be focusing on younger city commuters who’re in search of a value efficient mode of transportation. With individuals now averse to utilizing public transportation because of the risk of pandemic, inexpensive options with low operating prices will likely be receiving good consideration out there. We might be seeing extra such motorized bicycles being launched within the brief time period.