Baaz Electric Bike: An Indian startup, Baaz Bikes, has launched its first Made-in-India Electric Scooter. It has a swappable battery system, which may make some people think its price is a little high. At the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi, the company has also introduced an automated battery swapping network and the Energy Pod (IIT Delhi).
Baaz Electric Scooter Features
In terms of the Energy Network, the machine in question was designed for fully automated operation.
The machine can operate in all types of extreme weather in India. It has an all-weather IP 65 rating, which means it can withstand rain and dust.
Baaz electric scooter is fully automatic machine with RFID card support, real-time data monitoring via 4G LTE IoT.
Baaz Electric Scooter Specifications
When it comes to the features of the Baaz electric scooter, it is intended for daily use of more than 100 kilometres. It measures 1,624 mm in length, 680 mm in width, and 1,052 mm in height. The maximum speed of the Baaz electric scooter is 25 kilometres per hour.
The e-scooter has a dual fork hydraulic suspension setup and dual shock absorbers at the rear, as well as a ‘Find my scooter’ button that allows you to locate the scooter in the parking lot.
Baaz Batteries, Energy Pods
Energy Pods, also known as Baaz batteries, are pods that contain a lithium-ion cell housed in an aluminium casing. It weighs 8.2 kg in total. It has an energy density of 1028 Wh. It is waterproof and splash proof, with an IP68 rating.
It has 9 battery charging boxes. Blind mate connectors are included for simple battery swapping.
Baaz Electric Scooter Price
Baaz Bikes introduced its electric scooter in the country for Rs 35,000 (ex-showroom). The price may appear low at first glance because it excludes the cost of the battery.
The company claims that by detaching the battery, the price of the e-scooter has been significantly reduced, making it affordable for gig delivery riders.
These electric scooters will be sold by Baaz to small-scale dealerships where gig delivery riders can rent them. At the same time, buyers can rent these electric scooters from Baaz’s dealership.
According to Baaz, the company will work on a pay-as-you-move network swapping model that will further reduce daily costs for gig delivery riders.
