Kinetic E-Luna
The Kinetic E-Luna is an Electric bike build by Kinetic Green and based on the Kinetic Luna Moped. It was launched on February 7, 2024.[1][2][3] Kinetic announced that it would start bookings for the E-Luna on26 January with a reservation fee of ₹500.[4] DevelopmentKinetic had started a pilot project around September 2023 in some locations of Maharashtra with an aim to sell the vehicle to a couple of thousand people and gather customer feedback using prototype models, which were met with success.[5] The company intends to target the Rs 25,000-30,000 monthly income group which uses public transportation, such as shared automobiles or local buses. The company is aiming for 5,000 electric Lunas per month.[clarification needed] The company hopes to gross close to Rs 30 crore annually[2][6] DesignThe e-Luna was introduced with three battery packs. The first batch will have a 2 kWh battery pack which will give a range of 80 km. The company also hopes to introduce a 1.5 kWh battery pack for Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets for a 40–45 km range, and a 3 kWh battery pack, which will give a range of 100-125km, .[2] the Kinetic E-Luna comes with Telescopic Fork front suspensions and dual shock rear suspension.[3] It would have a top speed of around 60 kph, a weight of 96 kg (212 lb), a seat height of 760 mm (30 in), and a ground clearance of 170 mm.[4][1] The batteries will be made inhouse with three different variants – chargeable, removable and swappable.[7] The model will come with four drive modes - ECO, City, Speed and Sport. It will be more rugged, with an improved halogen headlight and white color-turned indicators on the side. It will have a fully digital console and an app for connectivity control.[8][9]. In December 2024, Kinetic unvield planes to extend the range of the moped by unvieling a 4.3kWh battry pack with a range of 250 kilometres. It is planned to be unvield by January 2025.[10] References
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