There is no doubt that Asia is a hub for innovation in the field of electric motorcycles. This is something that cannot be denied. There seems to be a never-ending supply of brand-new electric two- and three-wheelers of varying sizes and carrying capacities being produced by factories in China, Japan, and India.
When it comes to India, the sector is teeming with new entrants such as the Ultraviolette F77, the inexpensive Ola S1 Pro, and shortly, a new electric motorcycle from Hop in the form of the OXO, which is expected to be released later this year.
Hop Electric has been putting the Hop OXO through its paces for some time now in the form of test drives. According to a teaser that the brand put on its website, the formal debut of Hop OXO will take place in September of 2022 in Delhi at an event.
Hop has already divulged the fundamental design of the upcoming OXO electric motorcycle. As a result, enthusiasts who are looking forward to a sporty electric naked bike are surely curious to find out whether or not the bike’s athletic appearance will make it into production as predicted.
When it finally hits the market, the new electric motorcycle will go up against not only the electric motorcycle known as the Revolt but also the gas-powered motorcycle known as the Hero Splendor and other entry-level motorcycles fueled by gas that is offered in India.
The company has not yet disclosed the cost of the motorcycle to the public. However, if the company wants its first electric bike to be competitive with other popular entry-level bikes in India, it will need to maintain a price point that is affordable.
In point of fact, electric motorbikes have quickly emerged as a well-liked alternative to internal combustion two-wheelers, which is particularly significant in light of the rising cost of fuel.
An article published in the Indian journal Mobility Outlook quotes Rajneesh Singh, the Chief Marketing Officer of HOP Electric Mobility, as saying that the firm aims to sell more than 50,000 electric two-wheelers over the course of the following year.
“We did anticipate demand, but clocking 5,000 bookings from our dealer partners for Hop OXO even before the commercial launch is overwhelming, to say the least,” said the company. For now, we have put the next booking window for dealer partners on hold as retail bookings will open soon.” It was mentioned by Singh.
According to Hop, OXO was put through its paces on the highways of 14 different states in India, covering a combined total of 100,000 kilometers, which is around 62,000 miles. As of June 2022, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has granted the forthcoming electric motorcycle the green light, which means that all that is needed to do is really deliver the capable e-motorcycle to market.
People who want a two-wheeler that looks like a traditional scooter can choose from the Hop Leo and Hop Lyf electric scooters that are offered by Hop Electric. These vehicles are part of the company’s array of electric vehicles.