OKAYA launches Faast range of high-performance e-scooters at EV India Expo 2021

Bridging the gap between performance and pricing, Okaya Electric Vehicles has announced that it has launched the newest in the long line up of high-speed electric two-wheelers at the EV Expo 2021 held at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida. Named, the Okaya Faast, the e-Scooter offers a top speed of 60-70 kmph and has a range of between 150-200 km per charge depending on usage, and comes packed with top of the line features and specs including a 4.4 kilowatt Lithium Phosphate Battery, all LED lights, Digital Instrument Cluster, Daytime Running Lights, Combi Braking System, and is completely IoT enabled.

With the advent of Faast, the much-awaited demand of Indian consumers seems to now come to an end, as at an introductory price of Rs. 89999 before state subsidies, the Faast with its performance specs and features has managed to hit the sweetest spot in the market, directly challenging its petrol scooter counterparts. Customers can start booking the vehicle at just ₹1999 from the Okaya EV website or at dealerships.

While Okaya EV relentlessly works on introducing high spec electric two-wheelers, they are also on track to becoming India's fastest-growing EV brand, having developed over 225 dealers across the length and width of India in under 6 months of its inception in July 2021.

Mr. Anil Gupta, Managing Director, Okaya Power Group said, "Okaya is fully dedicated to realizing the vision of making India a 100 percent electric vehicle nation. With the launch of our 'Okaya Faast E-Scooters', we have showcased our renewed commitment towards bringing innovative, low-cost but high-performance E-Scooters to accelerate the adoption of EVs in the country. We have already emerged as a key player in this segment, simultaneously with creating the much-required fast-charging infrastructure for charging these E-Scooters."

Mr. Anshul Gupta, Director, Okaya Power Private Limited added, "Leading by example with fully made in India products instead of just assembled in India products, Okaya has emerged as a frontrunner in E-Scooter segment across the length and breadth of the country. With our exclusive'Okaya Faast E-Scooters' we are targeting the massive demand for high-performance EVs in the market in sync with changing preferences of the consumers. At Okaya, we are committed to fulfilling the aspirations of our valued consumers with high-quality and top-performing products equipped with the latest innovation."

Mr. Puran Singh Negi, AVP, Okaya EV added, "As the country's energy fleet is fast changing to electric mode, there is high demand for Electric Vehicles and subsequently the demand for fast charging and affordable E-Scooters is also growing. We look forward to capturing the major share of the emerging demand in the market, equally with fulfilling our commitment to our valued customers by delivering them state-of-the-art Okaya Faast E-Scooters."

While unveiling the Faast, Okaya also gave a glimpse by showcasing its upcoming E-Motorcycle, Ferrato. The motorcycle is rumored to be launched in the 2nd quarter of FY22. Packed with a 2 Kilowatt motor and 3-kilowatt battery, the Ferrato will carry a top speed of 80-90 kmph while having a range of up to 100 kms to the charge.