Hop OXO Electric Bike Launched in India

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Jaipur-based EV startup Hop Electric has launched the OXO electric motorcycle in India. Prices for the Hop OXO start at Rs 1.25 lakh and the electric bike is offered in two guises - OXO and OXO X - and deliveries will start in October. The OXO is priced at Rs 1,24,999 while the OXO X is priced at Rs 1,39,999 (all prices are ex-showroom).

Hop Electric has fitted the all-new OXO electric motorcycle with a 3.75kWh battery pack that uses 811 NMC cells and features a smart battery management system. Hop Electric claims that the OXO offers a real range of 150 kilometres on a single charge. The Hop OXO can be charged using any 16 Amp power socket with its portable 850W charger charging up the battery pack from 0 to 80 per cent in under 4 hours. The Hop OXO X's battery pack power a hub-mounted electric motor that delivers a peak output of 8.31bhp (6,200 watts) and 200Nm of torque. In the regular OXO, the peak output is capped to 6.9bhp and 185Nm. Both the battery and motor are rated IP67 for dust and water resistance while the controller sports a IP65 rating.

The regular Hop OXO features three riding modes - Eco, Power and Sport. The Hop OXO X gets a fourth mode dubbed 'Turbo'. In this mode, the Hop OXO X can sprint from 0-40km/h in just 4 seconds and hit a top speed of 95km/h. The Hop OXO is 2,100mm long, 793mm wide and 1,085mm tall.

The Hop OXO features a conventional motorcycle design with a few unique features like the LED daytime running lights mounted to the faux fuel tank and the battery pack that is mounted where the engine on a ICE motorcycle would usually be situated. The Hop OXO is fitted with a 5-inch information display that is rated IP 67 for dust and water resistance. The display features Bluetooth connectivity for both versions of the OXO. In the OXO X, the display allows for more features like 4G connectivity, GPS, 128 bit encryption and connectivity with the mobile app.

The bike comes with features like speed control, geo fencing, anti-theft, ride stats, park assist, reverse assist, USB charger for devices and a side stand sensor among others.

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HOP Electric has commenced test-drive and pre-booking of Hop Oxo for customers across 50 locations including Delhi, Pune and Jaipur. The bike has garnered over 6,000 bookings within two months of launch.

First batch of 2,500+ vehicles is production ready. However, due to changes in guidelines of the Ministry of Heavy Industries’ FAME II and introduction of new tests and standards, deliveries will begin from December.

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Press Release:

India’s youngest electric two-wheeler manufacturer, HOP Electric's recently launched electric bike, HOP OXO has received an encouraging response from discerning customers and dealer partners. Reinforcing its commitment to the enhanced brand ownership experience, HOP Electric is kick-starting the next leg of its national #oxofeelelectric program for its existing and potential customers.

HOP Electric is all set to launch test-drive and pre-booking for customers across 50 locations in the country, including Jaipur, Delhi, and Pune. HOP Electric's OXO has garnered more than 6000 bookings and 10,000+ interests in just two months of the launch. The company informed that the first batch of 2500+ vehicles is production ready, but due to changes in the guidelines of the Ministry of Heavy Industries’ FAME II and the introduction of new tests and standards, deliveries to the customers are yet to begin. The company reassures its customers that deliveries will begin soon as per new compliances.

Ketan Mehta, Co-Founder, and CEO, HOP Electric said, "We are grateful to our customers - the real game changers for an overwhelming response and acceptance of HOP OXO. While HOP OXO is designed for the highest standards of safety and performance it is important for us to adhere to the new norms. We welcome GoI’s tougher norms for safety standards and localisation for FAME II subsidies. HOP OXO is technically compliant to new norms and awaiting the new certification.

”Meanwhile if any of our customers wants to buy Hop OXO today we are happy to ship without incentives as we have already completed state certification across 15 states where our network is present. #OXOFeelElectric program is a step towards bringing the OXO experience to all our customers who have pre-booked Hop OXO. Starting from Delhi, Jaipur, and Pune, Hop OXO will be available at more than 50 locations with our dealerships for Test Rides.” He added

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Hop Oxo electric motorcycle deliveries begins from Jaipur

Electric two wheeler manufacturer, Hop Electric begins deliveries of its electric motorcycle Oxo from Jaipur, Rajasthan. The company had launched its electric motorcycle Oxo earlier this year in the country and the company has bagged over 10,000 bookings and over 50,000 people have shown interest in their product within two months of the product launch. Hop Electric has begun delivering the first batch of 2,500 units of the Oxo today from Jaipur.

Hop Electric has stated that the deliveries of their first batch has been delayed and is running behind schedule. The company stated that the reason for this delay is the change in the guidelines of the Ministry of Heavy Industries' FAME II scheme and the introduction of new tests and standards. The company has said that they ate scaling up the production to meet the pent up demand.

Commenting on the occasion, Rajneesh Singh, Chief Marketing Officer - HOP Electric said, "We are grateful to our customers who have welcomed our new offering, HOP OXO high-speed electric motorcycle with open arms. We will be starting deliveries in other states shortly, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal, to name a few".
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Hop OXO is now available in Hyderabad across its ten experience centers. The motorbike is priced in the range of ₹1,60,000 – ₹1,80,000.

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Press Release:

HOP Electric, India's leading electric two-wheeler company, announced the launch of its innovative electric motorcycle - HOP OXO, at the Hyderabad E-Motor Show, organised by the State Government of Telangana at HITEX EXHIBITION CENTRE. The launch was a huge success and the motorcycle was well-received by the attendees.

HOP OXO is a game-changer in the motorcycle industry, as it combines sustainability, performance, and affordability in a sleek design. With its cutting-edge features, HOP OXO will revolutionise the way people ride. The motorcycle has a top speed of 90 Kmph / 95 Kmph* and a true range of 135 kms /150 Kms. It also has a voltage architecture of 72 V, a motor power (peak) of 5.2Kw / 6.2kw*, and a max torque (at wheel) of 185 Nm / 200 Nm*. The motorcycle is equipped with a BLDC Hub motor, Sinusoidal FOC Vector Control, and riding modes including Eco-Power-Sport and Reverse mode.

The HOP OXO is powered by an advanced Lithium-ion High Performance Battery, with an installed capacity of 3.75 Kwh, and a smart charger of 850W with a charging time of 0-80% in 4 hours. The motorcycle is equipped with an upright telescopic fork front suspension, hydraulic spring loaded shock absorber rear suspension, disc brakes with Combi-brake system and regenerative braking, and has a loading capacity of 250 kgs. It also has a 5-inch Smart LCD Display (1000 cd/m2, IP67) for connectivity and security features, including 4G LTE CAT4*, GNSS with AGPS*, BLE 5.0* with a Mobile App, and 128-bit encryption (Edge to cloud security)*.

The HOP OXO is available in 5 different colors - Twilight Grey, Candy Red, Magnetic Blue, Electric Yellow, and True Black. The Pro Package features are subject to terms and conditions. The motorcycle can be purchased at HOP's 10 Experience Centers located in Hyderabad, at locations including Himayat Nagar, Uppal, Karmanghat, Malakpet, Kompally, Kukatpally, and Medchal, to name a few.

HOP Electric's Co-founder, Nikhil Bhatia, said, "We would like to congratulate the Telangana government for a fantastic E Mobility week. Our game-changing OXO first participated at Rall-E Hyderabad followed by the launch at the Hyderabad E Motor Show by Sri K T Rama Rao, Hon'ble Minister for IT, Electronics and Communications, Industries and MA & UD - Government of Telangana. We are excited about Formula E coming to India and believe that HOP OXO will play a crucial role in promoting electric mobility in the country."

In conclusion, the launch of HOP OXO is a major milestone for the company and for the electric motorcycle industry. The motorcycle's innovative features, cutting-edge technology, and affordability make it a game-changer and a must-have for anyone looking to make the switch to electric mobility.

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Hop Electric Mobility rolled-out its flagship electric motorcycle Hop Oxo with the inauguration of a new Hop Experience Centre ‘Star E Wheels’ on the occasion of Gudi Padwa.



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Hop Electric has announced the first of many upgrades in the features of Hop Oxo electric bike with VCU firmware over-the-air update (FOTA) version 4.90.

The bike now offers improved acceleration in Eco mode, seamless 4G connectivity and updated network latching, accurate battery range on display with better algorithms based on real-time battery health and usage.

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