Recently, AlphaVector announced the launch of the first e-bicycle in India-Meraki by Ninety One. At a cost of Rs 29,999, the e-bicycle was introduced. In addition, the e-bicycle needs no licence and is designed to inspire millennials to reclaim the outdoors by exploiting India 's rising e-bike market.
With this introduction, AlphaVector is entering the global e-bicycle market, which is projected to hit $38.6 billion in 2025. As per the firm, from cities such as Mumbai, Banglore, Delhi , Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Meraki has already received 100 + pre-booking registrations.
"We are excited to announce the launch of our flagship e-bicycle in India, which we believe is going through a Cycling Revolution. While the pandemic has piqued consumer interest in bicycles, innovation and customer-centricity will be the game-changers in this industry. With the launch of this e-bicycle, we are pedalling the extra mile for each of our riders in an effort to make their every ride better than the last. We also aim to contribute to the adoption of e-bicycles in India in line with the Government's initiative of introducing smart mobility and ultimately build smarter and sustainable cities for citizens." said Vishal Chopra, Co-Founder, AlphaVector
A 250 watt, IP65 (Waterproof) BLDC motor with a top speed of 25 kmph is available for Meraki. The 6.36AH lithium-ion battery will last for 750 charging cycles and comes with a warranty of 1 year. The battery can be fully charged in 2.5 hours, providing a full charge of up to 35 km.
With safety in mind, Meraki comes equipped with automatic brake cut-off e-brakes. In addition, as the bike can not be turned on without a key, the key-lock switch helps avoid tampering and mischief. With 4 driving modes, the e-bike comes with-Pedal Assist, Throttle, Cruise and Pedal. The throttle mode lets the e-bicycle work like a scooter without pedalling.
Meraki, designed and built in-house by AlphaVector, will be accessible via the company's retail network of 700 stores across 350 + cities in India as well as online through the company website.