With the help of FAME-II scheme, the prices of Okinawa electric scooters have gone down by up to Rs 26,000. i-Praise and Ridge+ electric scooters get the benefit.
Okinawa Motors has now been recognized under the FAME-II (Faster Adoption and Manufacture of hybrid and Electric vehicles) scheme. As a result, the manufacturer can now claim for certain subsidies.
Electric two-wheelers or four-wheelers will receive subsidies if 50% or more local parts are used in the vehicle. If a certain EV gets approval from this scheme, the prices will be reduced to a great extent.
Okinawa is the first EV manufacturer to get approved under the FAME-II scheme. Other rules to get approved include the use of lithium-ion battery pack, top speed of 40 km/hr and riding range of 80 kms on full charge.
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i-Praise and Ridge+ receive a price cut ranging between Rs 17000 to Rs 26,000. Currently, both the scooters are priced at Rs 1.16 Lakhs and 79,290, respectively (ex-showroom).
I-Praise is the most premium offering from the manufacturer, with features including, LED headlamps, a Bluetooth-connected fully digital meter console, smartphone connectivity, adjustable brake levers and much more.
For braking, it uses two different sizes of front disc brake, that you can choose from. The setup includes a front and rear disc brake. The suspension is handled by a telescopic fork at the front.
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I-Praise is powered by a 2,500 watt water-proof electric motor, that offers a top speed of 75 km/hr. The riding range offered on the scooter is nearly 160 kms. Ridge+ is the more affordable one with a 1200-watt motor that reaches up to 55 km/hr max. It offers a riding range of nearly 90 kms.
With more of the electric vehicles getting the nod from the Fame-II scheme, this could mean more affordable electric two-wheelers and cars.
