Raptee.HV Launches India’s First High-Voltage Electric Motorcycle

Raptee.HV Launches India’s First High-Voltage Electric Motorcycle

Chennai-based Electric Vehicle (EV) startup Raptee.HV has now launched India’s first high-voltage electric motorcycle, which is developed with the technology being used in electric cars across the world, the company said. This enables the Motorcycle to deliver a performance rivalling the 250-300 cc ICE counterparts with significantly less heat.

“With this High-Voltage (HV) technology, Raptee.HV motorcycles will be the first in India to adopt universal charging standards used by electric cars. The motorcycle comes with an onboard charger, making it compatible with the 13,500 CCS2 car charging stations available across the country, which is expected to double within the next year,” the company said in a statement.

The motorcycle is priced competitively at ₹2.39 lakhs on par with 250–300cc ICE motorcycles, making the total cost of ownership an absolute gain from the very first moment of owning it, in addition to the eco-friendly aspects, the company said.

The Raptee.HV Motorcycle has an IDC Est range of around 200 km and a real-world range of over 150 km on a single charge, accelerating from 0 to 60 kmph in under 3.5 seconds. Raptee.HV said that it has also ensured the highest standards of quality and safety by offering a battery pack that is IP67 rated, adhering to all regulatory requirements. Raptee.HV is offering a battery warranty comparable to that of electric cars – 8 years or up to 80000 kilometres, providing peace of mind and long-term value to customers.

“These Motorcycles will have advanced software features for an enhanced riding experience. Raptee.HV’s in-house developed electronics to power the HV tech, and its custom-built Operating System, based on an automotive-grade Linux platform, provides a highly responsive and intuitive user experience. Raptee.HV Motorcycles will come in four dynamic colors—Horizon Red, Arctic White, Mercury Grey and Eclipse Black,” the company said.

Starting deliveries in Chennai and Bangalore from January, Raptee.HV plans to expand to other key cities based on the propensity for mid-premium motorcycles and the adoption of electric mobility in these selected markets. Raptee.HV is coming up with a Factory-integrated Experience centre, the “Tech store.HV” at the HQ in Chennai which will offer full immersive experiences including a factory tour to show how motorcycles are being built. To ensure a seamless customer experience Raptee.HV will have a wide range of Direct to Consumer offerings in addition to the traditional Brick & Mortar model.

Dinesh Arjun, Co-founder & CEO, Raptee.HV, said, “Our goal was never to create an electric version of an ICE motorcycle, but to do justice to motorcycling with truly pioneering tech. We have taken the core of advanced electric car tech and engineered it for motorcycles. Launching India’s first high-voltage electric motorcycle was a technical challenge from the very beginning. Over the last 5 years, the amazing team at Raptee has had to build the entire architecture from scratch to make HV on 2Wheelers possible.That we have succeeded is a testament to what can be achieved with the right vision and a focus on innovation.

Raptee.HV has closed its Pre-Series A round of fundraising, led by Bluehill Capital and Artha99 Ventures, and is in the final stages of closing its Series A round from new and existing investors to support its production ramp-up, dealership expansion, and roll-out of e-bikes across other States, driving its growth in the electric mobility market.