Launch · Mobility & Logistics
Simple Energy launches Wave family scooter for Rs 1.10 lakh
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- Simple Energy
- What it does
- Electric scooter maker
- Kind
- Launch
- Based in
- Bengaluru
- Founded
- 2019
- Sector
- Mobility & Logistics
What they do
Simple Energy manufactures electric scooters and two-wheelers
What happened
The company launched the Wave entry-level scooter starting at Rs 1.10 lakh with deliveries from September 25
Why it matters
Sales have surged 203% year-on-year as the firm targets an IPO and expands production capacity
The details
- Simple Energy has launched its Wave family scooter entry model.
- Deliveries for the new scooter begin on September 25.
- The base price is set at Rs 1.10 lakh ex-showroom in Bengaluru.
- The Wave variant offers four battery options ranging from 2.2kWh to 5kWh.
- Ranges vary from 110km to 243km depending on the battery size selected.
- The platform uses the same motor and chassis as the Simple One but modified for families.
- The Wave premium costs Rs 10,000 more than competitor models.
- The highest-selling configuration is the 5kWh Wave+ variant.
The bigger picture
- The launch supports the company's goal to reach 10,000 monthly sales by March 2027.
- Simple Energy is currently IPO-bound according to recent reports.
- Total capital raised to date stands at Rs 736 crore including debt and equity.
- The company faces competition from established players like TVS iQube and Ather Rizta.
- Production capacity is currently 3,000 units per month with plans to ramp up.
About the business
- Simple Energy designs and sells electric two-wheelers in India.
- The product lineup includes six models across three variants.
- Retail presence spans 75+ outlets across 60+ cities.
- Key markets include Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Chennai.
- Cumulative sales since 2023 total 18,556 units.
- Peak monthly retail sales reached 1,780 units in March 2026.
- Current delivery rates are estimated at 1,500-2,000 units per month.
- Customer wait times are approximately one month due to demand.
- A backlog of 2,000-2,200 vehicles exists for current orders.
What happens next
- Output ramp-up is expected by end of September or October 2026.
- The company aims for 10,000 monthly sales by March 2027.
- Simple Energy is preparing for an initial public offering.
Founders
- Shreshth Mishra, Founder and CEO
- Suhas Rajkumar, Co-founder
- Ankit Gupta, Co-founder
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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