Bengaluru-based EV startup Oben Electric is all set to start the deliveries of its Oben Rorr electric motorcycle in the first week of July 2023. The company recently opened its first experience centre in HSR Layout, Bangalore, and plans to meet the 21,000 pre-bookings by scaling up the manufacturing capacity.
The EV startup says that the Oben Rorr electric motorcycle meets the latest Indian government regulations and safety standards for electric vehicles and batteries (AIS 156 amendment III phase II). The Oben Rorr uses a 10 kW IPMSM motor developed in-house that enables 0-40 kmph in just 3 seconds and a top speed of 100 kmph. Powering the Oben Rorr is a 4.4 kWh battery that offers a certified IDC range of 187 km. Battery can be fully charged at home in just 120 minutes (2 hours), says the company.
The electric motorcycle gets LFP (Lithium Ferrous Phosphorous) cell technology-based battery pack, designed and developed in-house, providing two times (2x) longer battery life and 50% higher heat resistance, says the official statement.
Oben Electric is now focusing on the development and testing of a prototype for their second product that will be launch in 2024. Furthermore, the company is also focusing on advanced battery technology to enhance performance, range and lifespan, and further reduce the charging time.
In other news, the company recently raised Rs 40 crore in an extended pre-series A round to increase the production capacity to 100,000 units per annum at their manufacturing facility in Bengaluru and meet the working capital requirements for distribution expansion.
