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Simple Energy launches Gen 2 scooters and Ultra model

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Date
Company
Simple Energy
What it does
Electric scooter manufacturer
Kind
Launch
Based in
Bengaluru
Founded
2019
Sector
Mobility & Logistics

What they do

Simple Energy makes electric scooters in Bengaluru

What happened

It launched Gen 2 versions of Simple One and OneS, plus the new Ultra model with a 400 km range

Why it matters

The Ultra has India's largest scooter battery pack and the company plans an IPO in FY27

The details

  • Simple Energy launched Gen 2 versions of its Simple One and Simple OneS scooters.
  • It also launched a new model called the Simple Ultra.
  • The Simple Ultra has an IDC-certified range of 400 km, the longest of any electric scooter in India.
  • It has a 6.5 kWh battery, the largest battery pack on an electric scooter in India.
  • The Ultra's top speed is 115 kmph and it accelerates from 0 to 40 kmph in 2.77 seconds.
  • The introductory price of the Ultra is ₹1.39 lakh, and the regular price starts at ₹2,44,999.
  • The Gen 2 scooters are 8 kg lighter than the previous generation and have 35 litres of underseat storage.
  • All models are in production and available at dealerships from launch day with no waiting period.

The bigger picture

  • Simple Energy shifted to heavy rare-earth-free motors after supply constraints, and has been producing them for six months.
  • The company's monthly sales rose from 500-600 units in early 2025 to 1,000-1,200 units by October-November 2025.
  • Simple Energy is targeting EBITDA positivity before the end of FY26 and full net profitability ahead of a planned IPO.
  • The company plans an IPO of around ₹3,000 crore (approx $350 million) in Q2-Q3 FY27 or FY27/FY28.

About the business

  • Simple Energy is a Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer that develops its vehicles in-house.
  • Its product lineup includes the Simple Wave, Simple One, Simple OneS, and Simple Ultra.
  • The company sells scooters through 61+ showrooms in cities including Bengaluru, Goa, Pune, and Hyderabad, and online via Amazon and Flipkart.
  • It offers services such as 24x7 roadside assistance, extended warranty, a subscription pack, and a connect app.
  • The Hosur plant has an annual capacity of 300,000 scooters.
  • Simple Energy has raised a total of $51 million from investors and high-net-worth individuals.

What happens next

  • Simple Energy is targeting 150 dealerships and 200 service centres by March 2026, and nearly 300 outlets by the end of 2026.
  • The company plans an IPO of around ₹3,000 crore (approx $350 million) in Q2-Q3 FY27 or FY27/FY28.
  • It aims to achieve EBITDA positivity before the end of FY26 and full net profitability ahead of the IPO.
  • Simple Energy is targeting at least 30% month-on-month growth in 2026.

Investors

Founders

  • Suhas Rajkumar, founder and CEO
  • Shreshth Mishra, co-founder
  • Ankit Gupta, co-founder (joined later)

About Simple Energy

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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