Coimbatore based jute machinery technocrat Manikandan is launching India’s first crowdfunded eco-friendly electric bike - SPERO. This 38-year old, with a MBA to his credit has been working on this project for 3 yrs and is now all set to launch 3 models of his electric bike in India. Manikandan is trying to raise funds for his innovation on Fueladream.com – the Bengaluru- based crowdfunding platform, that curates and presents unique ideas and projects of this kind. Besides just funding this project, the funders even have an option of buying the e-bike through Fueladream.com.
Spero (ebike) has already raised INR 9.5 Lakhs which is currently the highest funded campaign on the platform.
Spero is made with a judicious mix of locally sourced materials and local ingenuity, & key imported components – The battery comes from Samsung, the motor and tyres come from partners in Korea.
Key features:
· Fantastic range: 30 KM on a single charge (60 KM & 100 KM models also available!)
· Great pickup: 0-25 kmph in 10 seconds flat!
· Rechargeable battery: Battery can also be charged while pedalling!
· Flexible modes: 5 gears in the electric mode
· Battery: 48V Li-ion battery with a 1-year warranty and charges from 20 to 80% in 4 hours
· Charging: From a regular 5amp socket like your Smartphone! Detachable battery for ease of charging
· Other features: Unique cruise control feature (where one can lock the maximum speed), digital display of speed and battery charge indicator etc.
The pre-order prices for the 3 models on Fueladream would be from 29,900 INR to 50,900 INR, which would be 40% lower than their market price.
India’s first crowdfunded electric bike goes on sale pic.twitter.com/bdrX72ZKw9— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) July 8, 2016
Spero (ebike) has already raised INR 9.5 Lakhs which is currently the highest funded campaign on the platform.
Spero is made with a judicious mix of locally sourced materials and local ingenuity, & key imported components – The battery comes from Samsung, the motor and tyres come from partners in Korea.
Key features:
· Fantastic range: 30 KM on a single charge (60 KM & 100 KM models also available!)
· Great pickup: 0-25 kmph in 10 seconds flat!
· Rechargeable battery: Battery can also be charged while pedalling!
· Flexible modes: 5 gears in the electric mode
· Battery: 48V Li-ion battery with a 1-year warranty and charges from 20 to 80% in 4 hours
· Charging: From a regular 5amp socket like your Smartphone! Detachable battery for ease of charging
· Other features: Unique cruise control feature (where one can lock the maximum speed), digital display of speed and battery charge indicator etc.
Mr. Manikandan, the brain behind the invention talks about the Spero EBike. #FundSperoEbike pic.twitter.com/91te8At91f— Fueladream (@fueladream) July 8, 2016
The pre-order prices for the 3 models on Fueladream would be from 29,900 INR to 50,900 INR, which would be 40% lower than their market price.