A new underdog EV maker has now entered the market with their new EV in India (Bharat). A startup that was started in 2010 by India’s IITR as Solar PMC, got ranked 3rd among India’s largest EPCs in 2015 and the top 5 globally by 2017.
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Hop OXO Electric Bike
They started their dream project of making electric vehicles, and they started work on it. On September 5th, 2022, they are launching their dream come true to work for the world: the HOP OXO Electric bike. Which is no clutch, no gear.
Due to its advanced technology, its EV is 15% more efficient than any other EV two-wheeler in this segment available in India. This EV has already been tested in 12 states, up to a distance of 75000 km before the launch, ensuring that the figures provided by the company are very accurate in their launching time.
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
“WE ARE THE 1ST GENERATION OF THE HUMAN RACE TO FEEL THE EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE, THE LAST GENERATION TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT”
This EV comes with two variants: OXO for Rs. 1,24,999.00 and OXO X for Rs. 1,39,999 with some extra features like turbo mode and hop neuron. As per HOP, this price is very much justified as you will save around 36,000 in the year itself and more in the coming years, so day by day you will recover your cost on this EV.
Range and Per KM Cost
It has a range of 150 km on a single charge, even in high inclined areas like hills or in wet or muddy areas, as it has an inbuilt wheel engine which gives it instant torque, making it more efficient than any other bike available in the market and will cost only 0.25 paisa per KM, which is the most attractive feature for teenagers and people who need a very fuel efficient bike to ride.
Battery Technology
It has a battery capacity of 3.75 kWh and takes 3 hours to charge. Their battery technology is so advanced that it is the first in India to have a FIRE, WATER, and SHOCKPROOF battery. It has 811 NMC Lithium-ion Cells with a Smart Battery Management System for advanced protection, and its AI also monitors 36 parameters of the battery every second.
And it is especially an automotive battery that is tested with 3G forces from all sides, making it shockproof, placed under the 70s in a fire as per AI standard, demonstrating its fire resistance, and placed inside a water tank for 30 minutes as per AI standard, demonstrating its no water consumption, or can be said to be waterproof in many ways.
Motor Technology
It has an in-wheel motor that provides instant high torque, which makes this EV 92% more efficient and has no chain or vibration. It can be inclined up to 24 degrees, which is very high as per official standards of India, it needs only 5 to 6 degrees, but this EV has a lot more to offer and has an unmatched acceleration of 0-40km/h in 4 seconds due to its in-wheel tech. This EV motor is water and dust-proof as it is 99.99% covered.
Chassis
It has a powerful chassis designed for it, and especially from the standpoint of an Indian heavy loader, this EV can withstand a load of approximately 350 kgs without losing efficiency.
Controller Tehcnology
It has proprietary FOC technology that is wholly based on algorithms and directly links to a server that provides you with live data about your vehicle and keeps you updated
Brakes
It has the latest version of dynamic robust regenerated brakes, which will generate some friction in the form of electricity, which goes directly to the battery, and it has strong disc brakes at both ends.
Highlights
HOP NURON It’s the company’s self-made technology that makes their vehicle very much connected with the server through a VCU, which is connected with the motor, battery, and controller. The data collected by the company helps them to improve their product further, and with this connectivity, they will provide the rider with all the updates in the HOP OXO app, which helps to formulate the ride more smoothly. And all such details are displayed on their smart LED Display system.
AVAILABILITY
It is now available in their 150+ retail stores in 14 states, but anyone around the country can buy this new advanced, super secured EV from their official website: www.oxo.hopelectric.in
BOOKING AMOUNT
Rs.999/- and Deliveries will start from 1st October in 150+ retail stores in 14 states and can be online also
Price
Hop Electric launched its two electric motorcycles on September 5th. The Hop OXO Cost Rs 1,24,999 and the OXO-X CostRs 1,39,999 (ex-showroom) in India
Specification
| LOADING CAPACITY | 350 kgs |
| MOTOR | In-Wheel High torque motor |
| POWER USES | 3 units approx. |
| BATTERY | 3.75KWH 811 NMC Lithium-ion Battery with smart monitoring system up to 36 parameter |
| HEADLAMP | LED / HALOGEN |
| RANGE | 150 km even in highly inclined and robust areas and also with a heavy load |
| VARIANT | OXO and OXO x with turbo and HOP neuron tech |
| WARRANTY | OXO: 3yrs or 50000 km & OXO X: 4 yrs. or unlimited KMS |
| CHARGING SOCKET | AC AND DC |
| CHARGING TIME | 3hrs |
| GEAR MODE | Forward and reverse |
| BRAKE | Regenerative robust disc brakes |
| WHEEL | ALLOY |
| TECHNOLOGY | HOP NURON |
| DESIGN | Ergonomic design with the triangle-based structure to make it comfortable for the rider in the long run |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 180mm |
| COLOUR | Black, blue-black, red-black, Yellow-Black |
