If you are looking for an electric scooter that fits even in the budget, is also strong in range and makes everyday city riding easier, then the Okinawa Ridge 100 may prove to be a good option for you. This scooter has made its place in the Indian EV market on the basis of its price, features and performance. Its standard variant is available at a price of Rs 1,15,311 (ex-showroom), while the company also offers the option to book it online for just Rs 2,000.
Design
The design of the Okinawa Ridge 100 is very youthful and practical. Its front end is long and sleek, with an apron-mounted headlamp and a DRL in the handlebar cowl giving a modern touch. The single-piece seat and rear grab rail on the scooter make it even more convenient for daily riding. Available in three color options, this scooter follows simple but functional approach in its styling, perfect for riders who want a smart electric scooter without much show-off.
Performance
The Ridge 100 has a BLDC motor of 800W which produces peak power of 1.6kW. This motor comes with a removable battery of 3.12kWh which you can easily charge at home or on a public charger. The company claims that this scooter can give a range of up to 149km once full charged, which is considered very good according to this price range. It has a top speed of 50kmph which is perfect for urban traffic and short distance riding. It takes about five to six hours for the battery to be fully charged.
Features
Okinawa has made the Ridge 100 smart enough in terms of features. It has an anti-theft system with central locking that enhances the safety of your scooter. In addition, it also has connected features such as Find-My-Scooter, Geo-Fencing, Immobilization, Tracking and Monitoring, making it an advanced electric scooter. That is, if your scooter gets lost in the parking lot or you want to monitor its movement, then these features are very useful.
Hardware
The suspension setup of the scooter features forward telescopic forks and rear dual shocks, which give a stable riding experience even on bad paths. Drum brakes are present in both front and rear wheels for braking and an electronic assisted braking system works on them, keeping the scooter’s balance during braking. Due to all these things the Ridge 100 becomes a safe and easy option to run in city traffic.