The global EV revolution is not limited just to vehicles. It extends to the components & infrastructure that support & power them. Removable battery tech is one such development in this arena which is proving to be a game changer. Initially, fixed batteries were the standard in electric scooters. This was challenging for EV users in terms of convenience as they had to take their vehicles to EV charging stations to get them charged. Removable batteries have changed this as it is now possible to disconnect and carry the batteries for charging wherever the owner wants.
The main benefit of detachable batteries is the convenience they offer. Unlike fixed batteries, these can be removed, carried & charged wherever the owner wants. However there are other benefits as well. Since the batteries can be removed, the EVs can be prevented from theft. Owners can park their vehicles, remove the battery, and carry it with them. This makes the vehicle non-operational until the battery is placed back. This protects from vehicle theft as well as battery theft.
In this blog, EVJoints brings you the top 5 electric scooters with removable batteries:
Ampere Magnus EX
The Ampere Magnus EX electric scooter comes with a removable 2.3 kWh battery which gives a range of up to 100 km. The top speed is 53 km/hr.
It gets fully charged in 6-7 hours. The scooter can be charged at your home using a regular electric socket.
The Magnus EX is priced at Rs 75,000. Five colour options are available. Ampere provides a 3 year warranty on the battery. Customers can also get an extra 2 year warranty for an additional cost.
Okinawa OKHI-90
Okinawa’s OKHI-90 electric scooter comes with a 3.6 kWh detachable battery, which gives a range of 161 km. Using the EV charger that comes with the scooter, it can be charged up to 80% in 1 hour. It takes 5-6 hours for the battery to fully charge.
The top speed is 74 km/hr. Features include digital speedometer with battery charge information, alloy wheels, dual disc brakes & dual LED lights. Four colour options are available. The Okinawa OKHI 90 is priced at Rs 1.86 lakh.
Komaki Flora
The Komaki Flora electric scooter comes with a 3 kWh detachable LFP battery which gives a range of 80-100 km.
The scooter comes with a portable charger which takes 4 hours to achieve a 90% charge.
Features include reverse assist, all-LED lights and anti-skid technology. The Flora is priced at Rs 61,000.
Ola S1 Z
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Ola Electric has launched a new lineup of electric scooters named the Ola S1 Z series. The S1 Z comes with dual removable 1.5 kWh batteries which give a range of 146 km. It has been priced at Rs 59,999. The S1 Z+ is basically the S1 Z with additional payload capacity, targeting both city commuters as well as commercial users. It has been priced at Rs 64,999.
The scooters can go from 0-20 km/hr in 1.8 seconds, 0-40 km/hr in 4.7 seconds and attain a top speed of 70 km/hr.
Bookings for the S1 Z are open at Rs 499 on Ola Electric’s website. Deliveries will begin from May 2025.
Vida V2
Hero MotoCorp’s EV brand Vida has launched a new series of electric scooters: Vida V2. This launch marks Vida’s entry in the sub-Rs 1 lakh electric scooter market. Three variants of the Vida V2 have been announced: V2 Lite, Plus & Pro. Each variant comes with a different battery capacity.
The Vida V2 Lite comes with a 2.2 kWh battery which gives a range of 94 km. It has a top speed of 69 km/hr. The V2 Plus comes with a 3.44 kWh battery which gives a range of 143 km. It has a top speed of 85 km/hr. The V2 Pro comes with a 3.94 kWh battery, a range of 165 km and a top speed of 90 km/hr. The design of the V2 series is similar to the Vida V1.
The entry-level variant Vida V2 Lite has been priced at Rs 96,000, the mid-level Vida V2 Plus has been priced at Rs 1.15 lakh and the top-spec Vida V2 Pro has been priced at Rs 1.35 lakh.
Conclusion:
The main benefit of a removable/detachable battery is that it allows the EV owner to take the battery out and charge it anywhere.
The most important aspect of any electric vehicle is its range. Most electric scooters come with 2 removable batteries. Riders can use one and place the other on charge. This way, when one battery runs out of charge, the other one is charged and available. This is an effective way of dealing with range anxiety.
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