Maharashtra EV policy impact: Okinawa electric scooter prices start at as low as Rs 44,291 in Mumbai

The recently-introduced Maharashtra EV policy 2021 has had quite a significant (and positive) impact on prices of electric two-wheelers in the state. Hero Electric’s range starts at under Rs 40,000 , while the Ather 450X and 450 Plus are available for their lowest prices all across India in Maharashtra . Now, we bring you revised prices for electric scooters from Okinawa Autotech, which are substantially lower than before. [caption id=“attachment_9876201” align=“alignnone” width=“1920”]  Prices of Okinawa’s electric scooters have dropped by as much as Rs 20,000 in Maharashtra. Image: Tech2/Amaan Ahmed[/caption]

Okinawa Ridge Plus price in Mumbai

The entry-level model in the high-speed Okinawa scooter range, the Okinawa Ridge Plus was priced at Rs 69,000 before the FAME-II subsidy was increased. Now, thanks to an added Rs 7,200 FAME-II benefit, a Rs 8,750 base subsidy from the Maharashtra government and an additional Rs 8,750 ‘early bird’ incentive, the Okinawa Ridge Plus now costs Rs 44,291 in the state – a reduction of Rs 24,709 compared to its price before June this year. [caption id=“attachment_9781911” align=“alignnone” width=“1581”]  ARAI-certified range for the Okinawa Ridge Plus is 84 kilometres. Image: Okinawa Autotech[/caption] The Okinawa Ridge Plus has a 1.74 kWh removable lithium-ion battery and a 2.3 hp electric motor. Top speed for the Ridge Plus (in Sport mode) is rated at 55 kph, and the ARAI-certified range for the scooter is 84 kilometres (in Eco mode). It rides on 10-inch wheels and only has drum brakes front and rear. However, it does come with smartphone connectivity and features such as an immobiliser, real-time tracking and geo-fencing.

Okinawa Praise Pro price in Mumbai

The Okinawa Praise Pro looks lot like the range-topping i-Praise Plus, but is a little different in terms of specifications, and is, hence, cheaper. Earlier priced at Rs 84,795, the Praise Pro gets an additional Rs 7,947 FAME-II benefit, a Rs 9,500 base subsidy from the state government along with a Rs 9,500 early bird incentive, which means the Okinawa Praise Pro’s price in Mumbai is now Rs 57,848 – a straight reduction of Rs 26,947 compared to its price before June this year. [caption id=“attachment_9781921” align=“alignnone” width=“1471”]  The Okinawa Praise Pro’s removable lithium-ion battery has a charge time of two to three hours. Image: Okinawa Autotech[/caption] The Okinawa Praise Pro has a 2 kWh removable lithium-ion battery (which is said to take just two to three hours for a full charge) and a 3.3 hp electric motor. Top speed for the Ridge Plus (in Sport mode) is over 70 kph, and the ARAI-certified range for the scooter is 88 kilometres (in Eco mode). It rides on 12-inch wheels and has disc brakes front and rear, along with electronic ABS (E-ABS). It also has keyless start, a digital speedometer and a smartphone charging port.

Okinawa i Praise Plus price in Mumbai

Sitting at the top of Okinawa’s high-speed electric scooter range, the Okinawa i Praise Plus was a fairly expensive proposition until the start of June. Earlier priced at Rs 1,17,600, the i Praise Plus now benefits from a Rs 17,900 increase in FAME-II subsidy, and is eligible for the full Rs 10,000 base subsidy as well as a Rs 10,000 early bird incentive under the Maharashtra EV policy. Factoring in both benefits, the Okinawa i Praise Plus’ price in Mumbai is now down to Rs 79,708 – a reduction of a massive Rs 37,892 compared to its price before June. [caption id=“attachment_9781931” align=“alignnone” width=“1443”]  Range for the Okinawa i Praise Plus is pegged at 139 kilometres. Image: Okinawa Autotech[/caption] The Okinawa i Praise Plus has a 3.3 kWh removable lithium-ion battery (with a claimed charge time of between two to three hours) and a 3.3 hp electric motor. Top speed for the i Praise Plus (in Sport mode) is in excess of 70 kph, and the ARAI-certified range for the scooter is 139 kilometres (in Eco mode). It rides on 12-inch wheels, gets disc brakes front and rear along with E-ABS. Like the Ridge Plus, it comes with smartphone connectivity features such as an immobiliser, real-time tracking and geo-fencing. It also has an LED headlight, keyless start, a digital speedometer and a smartphone charging port. It’s worth bearing in mind that the early bird incentive will only be available to those buying an electric two-wheeler until 31 December, 2021, and once that incentive is withdrawn, prices of all electric scooters – including Okinawa’s – will rise by a substantial margin. Also read: Hero Electric sold over 4,500 e-scooters in July – more than 10 times its July 2020 figure