PiMo- eBike launched by IIT Madras-Incubated start-up

February 17, 2021

The Pi Beam, which is an IIT Madras-incubated start-up, recently launched the electric two-wheeler called ‘PiMO’.

Highlights

Pi Beam has set an aim of selling 10,000 vehicles by the end of financial year 2021-22.
The bike was founded by an IIT Madras Alum Visakh Sasikumar.
100 customers have already pre-booked the e-bike.

About PiMO

The electric two-wheeler can charge faster than a smartphone.
The sustainable and affordable bike has a range of 50 km.
The e-bike was launched for the personal and commercial needs.
It has been priced at Rs. 30,000.
It does not require licence or registration.
The e-bike will offer the green and easy mobility on Indian roads.
90 per cent of the components of bike such as crucial batteries and controllers were manufactured in India.
Thus, it is among few EVs in the local market that follows the spirit of ‘Make in India’ spirit.

Features of the e-bike

The e-bike stands between an electric bicycle and the entry-level electric scooter. It has a top speed of 25 kmph. The e-bike provided a higher travel range when compared to the electric bicycle category. The bike also offers a Battery Swapping’ Technology.

Battery Swapping Technology

Using this technology, a drained battery can be exchanged with a fully charged battery at the designated locations.

Pi Beam Electric

It is an an IIT Madras-incubated start-up. The company provides for a range of green, stylish, affordable and easy-to-use EV solutions for personal and commercial uses. IT also offers an end-to-end micro-mobility sustainable EVs. The EVs are data-driven that augment the productivity for the last-mile logistics and transportation.

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