Ola Electric has partnered with Netherlands based Etergo BV. Their newest project is an integrated two wheeler vehicle that will be independently produced. It will be completely electric and will be utilized in national and international markets. This electric scooter will be launched in India soon for the same. Etergo BV is an OEM engaged in manufacturing electric two-wheeler. Founded in 2014, their biggest success was the App scooter. The scooter has won multiple awards across the world for innovative design and engineering. The App scooter has a range of 240 km on a single charge and features high energy density batteries.
This exciting venture requires all the help Ola Electric could get. Hence, they appointed BVR Subbu in Its Board. He has earlier served as the president of Hyundai Motor India and worked with Tata Motors as well. Bhavish Aggarwal, Founder & Chairman of Ola Electric issued a statement. “The future of mobility is electric, and the post COVID world presents an opportunity for us to accelerate. Every year, almost twice the numbers of two-wheelers are sold across the world compared to cars. With electric, digitally connected capabilities, two-wheelers will further emerge as the most preferred urban mobility paradigm around the world. We look forward to building the best global capabilities in engineering. Design and manufacturing for these products to be made here in India.”
The scooter will launch in India in 2021. Recent acquisition of Etergo will allow more research and development to take place as well.