Mahindra Unveils First E-bike GenZe 2.0; No Word on India Launch

With the electric vehicle movement gaining momentum in automotive markets across the world, it is certainly exciting to see one of the major Indian manufacturers also dipping its feet in these fresh waters. Mahindra two-wheelers have taken the wraps off its first electric scooter in the form of the GenZe 2.0. This unique offering sets itself apart with its utilitarian yet attractive design and looks like it is ready to handle urban commutes.

The GenZe stands for 'Generation Zero Emissions' and it comes with an easily removable battery. Designed in California and built in Michigan, the scooter is built around an aluminium exo-skeleton chassis that runs along either side of the vehicle and also serves as a styling element. It sport an LED headlamp with a transparent windshield and offers good illumination in the dark. The single-piece handlebar helps to maneuver the scooter with ease and looks elegant with chrome finished brake levers. The instrumentation comprises of a 7-inch touchscreen display that shows useful information such as speed, range, remaining battery charge, and others.

Built to handle daily rides across a city, the Mahindra GenZe 2.0 is powered by a 1.6kwh Li-ion removable battery pack that can be fully charged in three-and-a-half hours. Its electric motor produces 13.25kgm of torque, which sends the scooter sprinting to a top speed of 48kmph in less than 8 seconds from standstill. The GenZe has a range of around 50kms on a full charge.

GenZe has been provided with 12V charging sockets at the front and rear to offer convenience and connect peripheral devices on the go. The company also plans to make its debut in the U.S. Market with this vehicle. The scooter also comes with three riding modes - Sport, Economy and Easy to set the riding behaviour as per the requirement.

The GenZe 2.0 is designed with seamless IoT communication that allows continuous monitoring of more than 95 vehicle parameters, including:

• Battery state-of-charge
• Range estimation
• Remote diagnostics 
• Alerts for theft, distress and geofence triggers
• Customized navigation features  

The GenZe 2.0 distinguishes itself by providing differentiated capabilities which include:

1) Cruise Connect 7 inch touch screen display and connectivity with configurable riding modes and integrated telematics streaming cloud hosted vehicle data to various user interfaces including an App with navigation, security and geo-fencing capabilities 

2) Back Bay storage with best-in-class 34 kgs (75 lbs) carrying capacity and a power port for cell phone and tablet charging while on the go 

3) Smart Pack removable, portable lithium-ion battery with ability to charge without special infrastructure 

4) Cast-Aluminium Exoskeleton that is lighter and lasts longer than a typical steel tube frame covered by plastic

5) Improved ride quality with a plug and play electric drivetrain and regeneration calibrated twist and go throttle with a greater than 100Nm of torque and larger front wheel for increased stability 

The GenZe 2.0 has best-in-class 0-48.3 kmph in 8 seconds, 48.3 km on a single charge, excellent turn radius and the ability to handle payload capacity of up to 34 kgs.  As an urban vehicle, it travels up to a max speed of 48.3 km.