Zip Around Town On This Cute Electric Moped

The Indian electric space hasn’t matured enough to appreciate low range urban mobility solutions as yet. However, in several parts of Asia, Europe and America, you find little mopeds that are light, economical and with just about enough juice to last for a day’s worth of commute. Take this creation for example, brought to you by Ninebot, the same company that owns Segway.

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This particular model is called the C30 and is part of the company’s C-series of mopeds. Wonder what that C stands for? Cute, perhaps? This barebones electric scooter is quite like the Kinetic Lunas and Hero Puchs that used to roam our streets in the 1980s and 1990s. In fact, it looks quite similar to the Xiaomi 70mai A1 electric moped. It is no surprise that the two look quite similar as Xiaomi owns Ninebot.

Underneath the boxy panels lies a pretty simple underbone frame that is suspended by a telescopic fork and a centrally-mounted monoshock. The underpinnings are more than sufficient for this city slicker, which is restricted to a top speed of around 25kmph. You do not need a driving license to operate the C30 and it can cover around 34km on a single charge. The lithium-ion battery is removable, aiding charging convenience.

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It is priced at around Rs 38,000 in its local market, while the more advanced, higher speed and extended range versions cost between Rs 42,000 and Rs 59,000. This trendy scooter isn’t going to make it to India anytime soon. We do have a few electric scooters in the same price range; the Gemopai Miso being a classic example of a barebones electric scooter.