Delhi-based electric two-wheeler startup e-Sprinto has announced plans to expand its presence in the Northeast and will open 10 new showrooms in Assam this August. The Okinawa rival aims to capitalize on the state’s “increasing popularity of electric vehicles and their potential as a booming market.” e-Sprinto earlier announced plans to launch four electric scooters in 2023.
e-Sprinto will cooperate with local partners to open new showrooms to create business opportunities for local people. The first two showrooms in Assam will be opened in the state’s largest city, Guwahati, with boutiques to follow in other districts. The company plans to service electric vehicles and maintain infrastructure in Assam.
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Commenting on the expansion plans, Atul Gupta, co-founder and director of e-Sprinto, said: “Our foray into Assam will mark a major milestone for e-Sprinto as we aim to conquer the North East market. “The growing interest in automotive and its potential as a thriving market fits perfectly with our mission to provide reliable, performance-focused and sustainable electric two-wheelers.By introducing our state-of-the-art electric two-wheelers to the region, we are enabling Customers are able to embrace environmentally friendly transport options while also curbing harmful emissions in ecologically sensitive areas. Our aim is to reinforce our commitment to Assam with each showroom and contribute to the state’s vision for a greener future.”
e-Sprinto plans to retail its B2B and B2C products on the same showroom floor. The company’s product lineup includes the e-Sprinto BB low-speed electric scooter and models such as the e-Sprinto HS and Amery high-speed electric scooters. The e-Sprinto Amery was launched earlier this year and is priced at $1.3 lakhs (ex-showroom). The new product promises a range of 140 km on a single charge and a top speed of 65 km/h. A 60V 50AH Li-Ion NMC battery pack takes approximately four hours to charge from 0% to 100%. e-Sprinto aims to sell 10,000 electric vehicles in India by the end of fiscal 2024.
First published date: June 27, 2023, 18:31 PM India Standard Time
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