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Simple Energy plans aggressive expansion and IPO

By Startup Enthusiast · 30 September 2025

What they do

Simple Energy makes electric scooters like Simple One and Simple OneS

It plans a 19-fold jump in retail outlets by 2029 and an IPO in fiscal 2027

The company developed a rare-earth-free motor to bypass China's export curbs

Simple Energy plans aggressive expansion by 2029.
It aims for a 19-fold jump in retail presence by 2029.
The expansion focus is northern India.
The company developed an in-house motor free of heavy rare-earth elements in mid-September 2025.
The motor development is a response to China's export curbs on rare-earth elements.
Simple Energy plans an IPO in Q2 or Q3 of fiscal 2027.
The IPO target is to raise $350 million, largely through a fresh issue.
IPO proceeds will fund retail expansion, R&D, and marketing.

Simple Energy currently holds about 5% of India's EV two-wheeler market.
Competitors include TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto, Ola Electric, and Ather Energy.
Ola Electric also ramped up its rare-earths-free motor programme in April 2025.
Simple Energy will keep its motor tech exclusive for now, may open to others within a year.

Simple Energy makes electric scooters: Simple Wave, Simple One, Simple OneS, and Simple Ultra.
It has 53 outlets across India and its first showroom opened in 2024.
The Simple One starts at ₹2,04,999, the Simple OneS at ₹1,77,999, and the Simple Ultra at ₹2,44,999.
The Simple One has a range of up to 265 km and a top speed of 115 km/h.
The Simple Ultra has a range of up to 400 km and a top speed of 115 km/h.
Services include 24x7 roadside assistance, extended warranty, and a subscription pack.
Total vehicles sold as of September 29, 2025: 5,027 (government data).
Total raised so far: $51 million from marquee investors.

Simple Energy aims to break into the top three in 3-4 years.
It will keep its rare-earth-free motor tech exclusive for now, may open to others within a year.
A small portion of the IPO will be an offer for sale, details undisclosed.

Product: based EV maker
Customers: Individual consumers seeking affordable electric two-wheelers
How it makes money: Direct sales of electric scooters through online and physical retail outlets
What sets it apart: Mass production scale and customer-focused design for Indian market

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