Greaves Cotton Showcases Six New Electric Two and Three-Wheelers At Auto Expo 2023

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Greaves Cotton unveiled its new, ‘Made in India’ product offerings across two-wheelers and three-wheelers – including the e2w Ampere Primus – at the ongoing Auto Expo 2023 in Greater Noida, India today. Significantly, the engineering company announced that it will leverage its decades of engineering expertise to manufacture powertrains as it aims to lead last-mile passenger and cargo mobility through a complete EV ecosystem stack.

Since its foray into sustainable mobility, Greaves claims that it has committed a capital investment of INR 15 billion to boost India’s EV ecosystem to include –

• Feature-rich electric Ampere two-wheelers – Ampere Primus, the high-speed B2C e-scooter targeted at modern millennials, along with Ampere NXG and Ampere NXU.

• Futuristic Greaves electric three-wheelers – Greaves ELP, the passenger electric three-wheeler; Greaves ELC, the cargo electric three-wheeler; and Greaves Aero Vision, a futuristic cargo concept embodying performance and efficiency.

• Powertrain to power the EV Industry – To introduce motor-controllers and integration software to meet the emerging needs of the EV ecosystem.

• Growth of Greaves Finance and Greaves Retail – Shared initiatives undertaken with multi-brand retail stores, offering 15+ EVs, 50+ models, EV service and spares, in addition to EV financing for EV adoption across India.

Commenting on Greaves Cotton’s transition into a transformational catalyst for India’s EV ecosystem, Nagesh Basavanhalli, Executive Vice Chairman of Greaves Cotton, said, “Greaves Cotton is in the process of transitioning from a metal-based, manufacturing engineering company to an electric, electronic and mechatronics-based mobility technology company that is solving the 21st century challenges in clean and affordable last-mile mobility. The products and technology we have unveiled here today bear testimony to our purposeful stride towards emerging as India’s most complete EV ecosystem player. Each product, inspired by the Arctic Tern epitomises its sustainable spirit, aerodynamic efficiency for mobility and intelligent design. We are committed to help India transition to electric mobility while setting a new benchmark of scale, sophistication and diversity in the EV landscape. 2023 marks a new growth phase for us, as we provide holistic, end-to-end solutions and empower lives.”

Further announcing the Group’s foray in the electric powertrain business, Dr Arup Basu, Managing Director of Greaves Cotton, said, “The electric powertrain business is a natural progression for us, given our sound engineering legacy. For decades, we have been making in India and meeting the needs of our customers. With our in-depth knowledge of vehicle duty cycle expertise, we will meet the evolving needs in the mobility segment with the unveiling of electric powertrain technologies. It is exciting to be in this space with our EV technology stack.”

With technology as a key differentiator, the e-powertrain suite will be characterised by cutting-edge design, engineering, materials chemistry, weight and aesthetics that will be customised to the needs of OEM customers, states the engineering company. Each product will continue to represent the company’s ‘Make in India’ commitment, with a high level of localisation and components obtained domestically.

Targeted at modern millennial commuters and young families, Ampere Primus is poised to meet the needs of customers looking for higher speed, enhanced styling and better technology, according to Greaves. It is also open for bookings across India. The key highlights of the vehicle include –

• Performance: Top speed of 77 kmph, 0-40 kmph < 5 sec, efficient high torque 4 kW mid-mount motor and a true range of 100+ km on a full charge. Primus can be driven in four modes – Eco, City, Power and Reverse modes, for optimum rideability.

• Safety: 3 Kwh LFP battery technology with smart BMS that is phase 1, AIS 156 compliant.

• Durability: Longer battery life with LFP chemistry.

• Smart: Bluetooth connectivity and navigation with phone app for convenience.

• Comfort: Longer legroom, wider seats, better driveability.

• Style: Elegant styling with four metallic matt colours, including Himalayan White, Royal Orange, Havelock Blue and Buck Black.

In addition to the Primus, the company unveiled five additional new product concepts to meet consumer needs across segments and price points. These include –

• Ampere NXG, a sophisticated electric scooter with IoT connectivity for the discerning customers in the passenger mobility space.
• Ampere NXU, a robust and connected B2B electric scooter for multiple commercial applications, for the gig economy. It can also be a personal use vehicle for the family.

Additionally, Greaves unveiled three-wheelers for passenger and cargo mobility –

• Greaves ELP: An electric passenger three-wheeler that will empower auto drivers with disruptive cost savings.
• Greaves ELC: An electric cargo three-wheeler that will meet the growing demand in moving cargo, at a much lower cost to serve.
• Greaves Aero Vision: A futuristic cargo concept that will ensure that the needs of efficiency and performance are met in the evolving cargo mobility segment.

 

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