The electrical two-wheeler phase in India is repeatedly increasing with newer and newer gamers getting into the market yearly. In 2021 alone we noticed the entry of electrical scooters like – Ola S1, Bounce Infinity E1, and Easy One. Together with these we additionally noticed the foray of Mumbai-based start-up Earth Power EV into the electrical two-wheeler phase. The corporate had introduced that it’s going to launch 3 new EVs in India, and now it is lastly prepared with its first product – the Glyde electrical scooter. We just lately acquired an opportunity to briefly check the scooter, and know what it’s, and the way it rides.

The Glyde vary is obtainable in two choices – a low-speed Glyde SX with a high pace of 25 kmph, and a high-speed Glyde SX+, which may go as much as 90 kmph. Each are electronically restricted. Additionally, the previous would not require a driving licence or registration to ply on Indian roads. The scooters are manufactured regionally at Earth Power EV’s manufacturing facility in Vasai, Mumbai, and the corporate says it was capable of obtain 98 per cent of localisation with the Glyde vary. In truth, the one components which can be imported are the battery cells and the LCD panel for the instrument cluster. Whereas the cells for the SX+ come from South Korea, the show unit and the cells for the SX trims are imported from China. Every thing else has been sourced regionally in India.

The Glyde vary is obtainable in two choices – a low-speed Glyde SX, and a high-speed Glyde SX+

Design and Styling

Visually, you won’t name the Glyde a horny scooter within the typical sense, nonetheless, spend a while with it and it’ll develop on you. The beefy entrance apron will get a busy design with daring sculpted traces and a big headlamp unit, which comes with halogen lights. Nonetheless, relating to the construct high quality, we seen a number of panel gaps and uncovered wires, whereas plastic high quality was additionally sub-par.

Additionally Learn: Earth Power EV Introduces 3 Electrical Two-Wheelers In India

The beefy entrance apron will get a busy design with daring sculpted traces and the massive headlamp unit

Having mentioned that the fashions we rode had been pre-production models and Earth Power EV says the automobiles that can be delivered to clients can have higher ending, nonetheless, the plastic high quality will not change. The scooter additionally will get motorcycle-style indicators upfront, whereas on the rear the indications are built-in into the taillight meeting.

The scooter comes with 18-litre of under-seat storage capability, which is first rate in measurement, however you will not be capable of match a full-size helmet right here

The Gylde SX vary additionally comes with a large seat with good and supple cushioning, together with a offered grabrail on the again. The scooter comes with 18-litre of under-seat storage capability, which is first rate in measurement, and whereas some groceries, a small purse or a half-face helmet won’t be an issue, you will not be capable of match a full-size helmet right here. Imagine us, we tried. Additionally, there is not any under-seat gentle both. The mirrors are additionally a tad bit small, however they are often adjusted to get a good view.

Additionally Learn: Earth Power EV Receives Annual Demand For Over 37,000 Items From Distributors

The Gylde additionally comes with a large seat with good and supple cushioning, together with a offered grabrail on the again

Options and Gear

When it comes to the options, the scooter comes with a vertically positioned 5-inch LCD instrument show, nonetheless, right here too we might see that ending wasn’t correct. The panels had been barely miss-aligned on these check bikes. having mentioned that the show itself is sort of first rate and presents a bunch of knowledge like pace, vary, using mode, temperature, battery well being and extra. You additionally get a darkish mode possibility together with Bluetooth connectivity, which lets you pair your cellphone for notifications and turn-by-turn navigation. All these features are managed utilizing the right-side switchgear. Additionally, for security functions, the menus can solely be accessed when the scooter is in a stationary place, and the kill change is engaged.

The 5-inch show presents a bunch of knowledge like pace, vary, using mode, temperature, battery well being and extra There may be additionally a darkish mode

The scooter additionally comes with a reverse perform, and to have interaction all of it you’ll want to do is lengthy press the starter button. As soon as the reverse gear is engaged you it is going to be proven on the show, together with a beeping noise. Single press the facility button as soon as extra to disengage the reverse mode. The left switchgear has the usual buttons for move gentle, high- & low-beam, indicators, and horn.

The Glyde SX vary comes with a reverse perform, sensible switch-gear, 12-inch wheels, and disc brakes

Suspension duties are dealt with by telescopic entrance forks and twin spring-loaded shock-absorbers on the again. Earth Power additionally presents a 12-inch alloy wheel up entrance and a 12-inch metal wheel on the again each shod in 90/90 sector tubeless tyres. The Glyde scooters additionally include disc brakes at each ends.

Battery and Charging Choice

Each the Glyde SX and the SX+ comes with a 3.9 kWh Lithium-Ion battery which is positioned contained in the floorboard of the scooter. The usable battery capability in each circumstances is round 3.75 kWh. The battery might be absolutely charged utilizing a house charger, which is offered together with the scooter, from a standard 10A energy socket, in about 2.5 hours. Apparently Earth Power EV will even present clients with a particular RFID tag, which can be embedded inside the important thing fob. This RFID tag must be positioned on the reader put in throughout the charging pod to activate the charger. The corporate says that that is to make sure solely the car proprietor can use the charger.

The battery might be absolutely charged utilizing a house charger, from a standard 10A energy socket, in about 2.5 hours

In fact, the scooters additionally include quick charging functionality, which may present 80 per cent juice in simply 40 minutes. These quick chargers can be positioned throughout Earth Power EV’s supplier touchpoints. The utmost vary for the SX+ is rated at 100 km on a single charger, whereas the identical for the SX goes as much as 150 km. That is primarily as a result of the latter’s high pace is proscribed to 25 kmph. Moreover, the SX+ comes with three using modes – Eco, Trip and Professional, whereas the SX will get 2 – Eco and Professional. Official vary figures for the completely different modes are but to be shared.

The Glyde SX+ comes with three using modes – Eco, Trip and Professional, whereas the SX will get 2 – Eco and Professional

Powertrain and Dealing with

The scooters are powered by a belt-driven electrical motor that has been developed in-house. Within the SX+, the electrical motor presents an output of 4.2 kW, which in break-horsepower stands at almost 6 bhp. The torque output, then again, stands at a meaty 104 Nm, which is obtainable proper from the phrase go. On the slightest twist of the throttle, the scooter accelerates with urgency and attains double-digit speeds very quickly. On condition that we had been testing the scooter within the managed atmosphere of the Raymond Check Observe, we could not check the top-speed or 0 to 60 kmph numbers. So, we’ll reserve these for our street check overview.

The SX+ presents an output of 4.2 kW, which is sort of 6 bhp, whereas the torque output stands at a meaty 104 Nm

The scooter additionally presents nice dealing with, and one motive for that’s the floorboard-mounted battery pack which helps supply a low centre of gravity. So, the scooter feels planted even at greater speeds and imparts extra confidence to push it round corners. The suspension is ready barely on the softer facet, and on the tarmac check monitor the trip was fairly comfy, nonetheless, we would wish to check the scooter in real-world situations to offer you a extra correct evaluation of trip high quality. The one gripe we’ve are with the brakes, they might actually do with extra chew and development.

The the floorboard-mounted battery pack presents low centre of gravity, aiding in higher dealing with

As for the SX, it will get a smaller motor which generates a peak energy output of 250W, which is nearly 0.34 bhp. Nonetheless, the motor develops 74 Nm of peak torque, so the preliminary acceleration on this one can also be fairly spectacular. When it comes to dealing with, it is similar to the SX+. Whereas the Glyde SX+ weighs round 113 kg, the SX ideas the scales at round 60 kg.

The SX will get a smaller motor, but it surely presents 74 Nm of peak torque, so the preliminary acceleration on this one can also be fairly spectacular

Worth and Verdict

Each the Glyde SX and the SX+ are fairly succesful scooters. Although they lack the pizazz and premiumness of rivals just like the Ather 450X, TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak and even the Ola S1. Nonetheless, the corporate says that was intentional. Earth Power EV desires to promote it as a utilitarian scooter, which is why greater than 60 per cent of the pre-bookings it has acquired are for the low-speed mannequin.

The Glyde would possibly lack the pizazz and premiumness of rivals, however that is by design as a result of Earth Power EV desires to place this as an utilitarian scooter

As of now, the Glyde SX and SX+ can be offered in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, and can develop to different areas in a phased method. Whereas the low-speed Glyde SX is priced in India at ₹ 74,000, the high-speed SX+ will price you round ₹ 95,000 (each ex-showroom, Maharashtra). Nonetheless, these are pre-subsidy costs. The corporate says that after the FAME 2 subsidies are utilized, the SX+ might price as little as ₹ 68,000 in Maharashtra, which is able to make it significantly cheaper than all its rivals. Deliveries for the scooter will start from January 2022. So, if you’re on the lookout for an reasonably priced, no-nonsense electrical scooter on your metropolis commute, then the Glyde is actually price contemplating.

0 Feedback

Pictures: Pawan Dagia

For the newest auto information and evaluations, comply with carandbike.com on Twitter, Fb, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.