The electrical two-wheeler section in India is constantly increasing with new and new gamers getting into the market yearly. 2021 alone noticed the entry of electrical scooters like Ola S1, Bounce Infinity E1 and Simple One. Along with these, we additionally noticed the entry of Earth Energy EV, a Mumbai-based start-up within the electrical two-wheeler section. The firm had introduced that will probably be launching 3 new EVs in India, and now it’s lastly prepared with its first product – the Glyde electrical scooter. We just lately received an opportunity to check the scooter briefly and get to know what it’s, and the way it drives.
The glide vary is obtainable in two choices – a low velocity Glide SX with a high velocity of 25 kmph, and a excessive velocity Glide SX+, which might go as much as 90 kmph. Both are electronically restricted. Also, the previous doesn’t require a driving license or registration to drive on Indian roads. The scooters are regionally manufactured at Earth Energy EV’s manufacturing facility in Vasai, Mumbai, and the corporate says that it was capable of obtain 98 p.c localization with the Glide vary. In reality, the one elements which can be imported are the battery cell and the LCD panel for the instrument cluster. While the cells for the SX+ come from South Korea, the cells for the show unit and SX trims are imported from China. Everything else is sourced regionally in India.
The Glide vary is obtainable in two choices – a low-speed Glide SX, and a high-speed Glide SX+
Design & Styling
Visually talking, you can’t name the Glide a sexy scooter within the conventional sense, nevertheless, spend a while with it and it’ll develop on you. The beefy entrance apron will get a busy design with daring sculpted strains and a big headlamp unit, which comes with halogen lights. However, relating to construct high quality, we observed many panel gaps and uncovered wires, whereas the plastic high quality was additionally low.
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The beefy entrance apron will get a busy design with daring sculpted strains and a big headlamp unit
Having mentioned that the fashions we rode had been pre-production items and Earth Energy EV says that the automobiles that will probably be delivered to the purchasers can have higher ending, nevertheless, the standard of the plastic is not going to change. The scooter additionally will get motorcycle-style indicators on the entrance, whereas the rear indicators are built-in into the taillight meeting.
The scooter comes with 18-litre under-seat storage capability, which is respectable in measurement, however you will not be capable of match a full-sized helmet right here.
The Gylde SX vary additionally comes with a large seat with good and supple cushioning, in addition to a soldable gable on the rear. The scooter comes with 18-litres of under-seat storage capability, which is an effective measurement, and whereas a couple of groceries, a small purse or a half-face helmet may not be an issue, you will not be capable of match completely – Size helmet right here. Trust us, we tried. Also, there isn’t a under-seat mild. The mirrors are additionally a bit small, however they are often adjusted to get a very good view.
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The Gylde additionally comes with a large seat with good and supple cushioning, in addition to a bought grarel on the again.
Features and Equipment
In phrases of options, the scooter is positioned vertically with a 5-inch LCD instrument show, nevertheless, right here too we are able to see that the ending was not correct. The panels on these take a look at bikes had been barely mis-aligned. Having mentioned that the show itself is sort of good and supplies data like velocity, vary, driving mode, temperature, battery well being and extra. You additionally get a darkish mode possibility together with Bluetooth connectivity, so you may pair your telephone for notifications and turn-by-turn navigation. All these capabilities are managed utilizing right-side switchgear. Also, for security functions, the menu may be accessed solely when the scooter is in a stationary place, and the kill swap is engaged.
The 5-inch show supplies data equivalent to velocity, vary, driving mode, temperature, battery well being and extra. It additionally has a darkish mode.
The scooter additionally comes with a reverse perform, and also you simply have to long-press the starter button to interact it. Once you interact reverse gear will probably be proven on the show with a beeping noise. To flip off Reverse Mode press the Power button as soon as once more. The left switchgear homes the usual buttons for the move mild, high- and low-beams, indicators and horns.
The Glyde SX vary comes with reverse perform, sensible switch-gear, 12-inch wheels and disc brakes.
Suspension duties are dealt with by telescopic entrance forks and twin spring-loaded shock-absorbers on the rear. Earth Energy 90/90 sector tubeless tyres supply 12-inch alloy wheels each on the entrance and 12-inch metal wheels on the rear. Glide scooters additionally include disc brakes at each the ends.
Battery and charging choices
Both the Glyde SX and SX+ have a 3.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, which is housed contained in the floorboard of the scooter. The usable battery capability is round 3.75 kWh in each instances. The battery may be absolutely charged utilizing the house charger, which is supplied with the scooter in about 2.5 hours from a standard 10A energy socket. Interestingly, Earth Energy EV may also supply prospects a particular RFID tag, which will probably be embedded inside the important thing fob. This RFID tag must be mounted on a reader put in inside the charging pod to activate the charger. The firm says that is to make sure that solely the automobile proprietor can use the charger.
With a standard 10A energy socket, the battery may be absolutely charged in about 2.5 hours utilizing a house charger
Of course, the scooters additionally include quick charging functionality, which might present 80 p.c juice in simply 40 minutes. These quick chargers will probably be put in on the vendor touchpoints of Earth Energy EV. The most vary for the SX+ has been mounted at 100km on a single charger, whereas it goes as much as 150km for the SX. This is principally as a result of the highest velocity of the latter is proscribed to 25 kmph. Furthermore, the SX+ comes with three driving modes – Eco, Ride and Pro, whereas the SX will get 2 – Eco and Pro. The official vary figures for the varied modes are but to be shared.
The Glyde SX+ comes with three driving modes – Eco, Ride and Pro, whereas the SX will get 2 – Eco and Pro.
Powertrain and Handling
The scooters are pushed by a belt-driven electrical motor that has been developed in-house. In the SX+, the electrical motor produces 4.2 kW, which is round 6 bhp at break-horsepower. On the opposite hand, the torque output is 104 Nm, which is on the market from the phrase GO itself. With the slightest twist of the throttle, the scooter accelerates with urgency and attains double-digit speeds very quickly. Given that we had been testing the scooter within the managed surroundings of the Raymond take a look at observe, we couldn’t take a look at the top-speed or the 0 to 60 kmph numbers. So, we’ll reserve them for our highway take a look at overview.
The SX+ churns out 4.2 kW, which is round 6 bhp, whereas the torque output is 104 Nm.
The scooter additionally affords nice dealing with, and one motive for that is the floorboard-mounted battery pack that helps it supply a low heart of gravity. Hence, the scooter feels engaged even at excessive speeds and provides it extra confidence to push it round corners. The suspension is about on the marginally softer aspect, and the trip was pretty snug on the tarmac take a look at observe, nevertheless, we’ll want to check the scooter in real-world situations to present you a extra correct evaluation of trip high quality. The solely gripe we now have is with the brakes, they definitely may do with extra chew and stride.
Floorboard-mounted battery pack has a low heart of gravity, which aids in higher dealing with
As for the SX, it will get a smaller motor that produces a peak energy output of 250W, which is round 0.34 bhp. However, the motor develops a good 74 Nm of peak torque, so the preliminary acceleration on it’s fairly spectacular as properly. In phrases of dealing with, it is extremely much like the SX+. The Glyde SX+ weighs round 113 kg, whereas the SX weighs round 60 kg.
The SX will get a smaller motor, nevertheless it delivers 74 Nm of peak torque, so the preliminary acceleration is fairly spectacular as properly
Price and Verdict
Both the Glyde SX and SX+ are very succesful scooters. However, they lack attractiveness and premiums like rivals like Ather 450X, TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak and even Ola S1. However, the corporate says that this was performed deliberately. Earth Energy EV desires to promote it as a utilitarian scooter, which is why greater than 60 per cent of the pre-bookings it has obtained are for the low-speed mannequin.
The Glyde might lack the pizazz and premium of rivals, however that is by design because the Earth Energy EV seeks to place it as a utilitarian scooter
| State-Wise Ex-Showroom Prices | glide sx | Glide SX+ |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | ₹ 74,000 | ₹ 95,000 |
| Gujarat | ₹ 73,000 | ₹ 97,000 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹ 78,000 | ₹ 1 lakh |
| Karnataka | ₹ 79,999 | ₹ 98,175 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹ 79,900 | ₹ 97,000 |
| Telangana | ₹ 79,900 | ₹ 97,000 |
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As of now, the Glide SX and SX+ will probably be bought in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and will probably be expanded to different areas in a phased method. The low-speed Glyde SX prices ₹ 74,000 in India, whereas the high-speed SX+ will value you round ₹ 95,000 (each ex-showroom, Maharashtra). However, these are pre-subsidy costs. The firm says that when the FAME 2 subsidy is applied, the SX+ worth in Maharashtra could possibly be as little as ₹68,000, which might make it less expensive than all its rivals. The deliveries for the scooter will begin from January 2022. So, in the event you’re searching for an reasonably priced, no-nonsense electrical scooter in your metropolis commute, the Glide is unquestionably value contemplating.
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With inputs from NDTV
