Simple Energy One Price – Range, Images, Colours

Powering the Simple One Gen 2 is an in-house developed 8.8kW (11.80bhp) electric motor that delivers a peak torque of 72Nm. This motor enables the scooter to accelerate from 0-40kmph in 2.55 seconds while offering a top speed of 115kmph. The 4.5kWh battery pack variant offers an IDC range of 236km with a top speed of 90kmph and a 0-40kmph time of 3.3 seconds.

Simple Energy claims that they have used higher-density battery packs and updated the battery algorithm for improved range and better thermal efficiency.

We mostly rode the scooter in the Air or Sonic mode, and the throttle response felt lively and alert. The slightest of inputs catapulted the scooter ahead with ferocity, and never once did we feel the power was lacking. The Ride mode is more than enough for your daily commutes unless you want a sudden burst of power. Meanwhile, the Eco mode offers the maximum range and is good for making your way through city traffic. While there’s no jerkiness to throttle response, it is a touch too sensitive, and I would’ve liked it to be more linear for a seamless experience.

The One Gen 2 comes with two cruise control modes: Metro and Standard. The Metro mode can be engaged between 20-80kmph, while the Standard mode can be engaged between 50-100kmph. The latter is still under development and isn’t available for users. The scooter also comes with four traction modes: Road, Rain, Track, and Rally. Each mode alters the throttle response and is optimised to offer precise control across riding conditions.

While we didn’t test the real-world range of the scooter, Simple claims the scooter delivers a true range of around 200km on a single charge in Eco X mode. That said, we can test the exact real-world range of the scooter once we get it for a proper road test in Mumbai.

As for the charging times, it takes 5 hours and 20 minutes for a 0-80 per cent charge with the bundled 750W charger. With Simple’s fast charging network, the scooter can be charged from 0-80 per cent in 2 hours and 15 minutes. The scooter also comes with three charging modes – Normal, Smart Charging, and Charging Limit. In the Smart Charging mode, the scooter charges normally from 0-80 per cent, and goes on a slow trickle charge from 80-100 per cent. The Charging Limit mode allows you to limit the charging threshold to 80 per cent for better battery life.

The Simple One is dynamically sorted as well, courtesy of a stiff and responsive chassis. The scooter feels planted around corners and sticks to its line without much effort. It also changes directions with ease, and filtering through traffic is effortless.

The suspension setup offers a good balance between sportiness and comfort. There is an underlying firmness to the setup, but it feels comfortable across surfaces. It doesn’t kick back or throw you off the seat.

Where the scooter falls short in the braking department. The front brake lacks bite, stopping power, and progression, and it has a wooden feel to it. Meanwhile, the rear brake provides better stopping power and feel, and you’d have to use both brakes in tandem to stop the scooter.