The "T30," India's First Car Charger-Compatible E-Bike, Launched by Raptee.HV

The T30, India's first high-voltage electric motorcycle, was introduced by Chennai-based electric vehicle company Raptee.HV for INR 2.39 lakh. The bike, according to the manufacturer, is reasonably priced when compared to motorbikes with 250–300cc internal combustion engines (ICEs) and uses technology similar to that of electric cars.

The Raptee T30's ability to work with universal charging standards is one of its primary features. The motorbike has an onboard charger, and it can be charged at any of the 13,500 CCS2 vehicle charging stations located all throughout the nation. It is anticipated that this network will grow much more in the upcoming year.

The CEO and co-founder of Raptee.HV, Dinesh Arjun, stated that the company's objective was to honour motorcycling with truly innovative technology rather than to build just an electric motorcycle. According to the brand, their HV technology is the final component needed to expedite the electrification of motorbikes and completely transform the way they are manufactured going forward.

Deliveries Ftarting from January

Beginning in January, Raptee T30 deliveries are scheduled to take place in Chennai and Bangalore. Depending on demand, additional cities may be included later. At its Chennai headquarters, Raptee.HV will also launch Tech Store.HV, its first experience centre.

In order to reach a wider audience, Raptee.HV plans to provide both traditional dealership models and direct-to-consumer solutions. In order to provide customers with long-term certainty, the motorcycle also comes with an 8-year or 80,000-kilometre warranty.

Specifics of T30

The T30 has a real-world range of over 150 km per charge, and an Indian Driving Conditions (IDC)-estimated range of 200 km. It takes less than 3.5 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60 kmph. According to legal requirements, the bike has a robust IP67-rated battery pack that is waterproof and dust-resistant.

Regenerative braking and a dual-channel ABS braking system are included on the new Raptee T30. It has a CCS2 charging port and a 5.4 kWh Li-ion battery. The business claims that fast charging with a car charging station takes about 36 minutes, and charging from 20% to 80% at 3.3 kW takes about 60 minutes.

To ensure a seamless and simple user experience, Raptee.HV has created all the electronics in-house, including a specially designed operating system based on automotive-grade Linux. Four colour options for the T30 are planned: Eclipse Black, Mercury Grey, Arctic White, and Horizon Red.

Raptee.HV was established in 2019 and is based in Chennai's Manapakkam. It employs about 120 people. In order to assist its innovation and scaling initiatives, the company has secured a grant of INR 3.27 crore from ARAI and has acquired 40 acres of property in Cheyyar for future expansion.

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