Okinawa Okhi-90 electric scooter launched at Rs 1.22 lakh
India Today
The electric scooter is set to challenge the Ather 450X and the Bajaj Chetak, armed with a claimed range of 160km, a removable battery and connected tech.
Okinawa Autotech has launched the Okhi 90 Electric Scooter in India at a price of Rs 1.22 lakh (Ex-Showroom). The scooter follows a conventional design, peppered with all modern tech and almost motorcycle-sized alloy wheels. The scooter will go head-to-head with the Ather 450X, Bajaj Chetak and the TVS iQube in the premium electric scooter segment.
The headlamp is a LED unit, with a Okinawa-logo inspired design and LED Daytime running lights as well as LED turn-indicators. Save for the large wheels, the Okinawa Okhi 90 follows a typical scooter design, with a single piece seat, grab rails at the rear. The wheels are 16-inch alloys, that give the scooter a unique appearance while helping it handle the Indian roads. The boot space is 40 litres, additional storage can be found on the front glove box. Four colour options are available including Red, White, Blue and Grey.
Typical at this price point, the Okhi 90 gets a digital instrument cluster with smartphone connectivity allowing built-in navigation, battery status, music control, call notification, Over the air updates. Other features include keyless start, USB port for charging, boot light, backlit knob on the ignition, anti theft key and more. The scooter also gets Sport and Eco riding modes, the rear suspension is a dual-spring setup while the front is a telescoping suspension.
Powering the Okinawa Okhi 90 is a 3.8kWh motor capable of pushing the scooter to 90kmph when engaged in sport mode. The 0-90kmph acceleration is claimed to be 10 seconds. The 72V Lithium-Ion battery is detachable and offers a claimed range of 160km. Okinawa has not revealed details of charging specifications.
The Okinawa Okhi 90 is priced at Rs 1,21,866 with the FAME-II subsidies. Applying state subsidies further reduces the price to Rs 1.03 lakh in Delhi and Maharashtra (Ex-showroom prices).
