Electric bicycle to be launched in Chennai
Posted on: 17/Oct/2016 2:26:52 PM
The non-geared electric iZip bicycle which can also be pedalled like a conventional cycle is to be launched by Chennai-based Basil Energetics by end of this month. Fitted with a long-lasting and light-weight portable lithium iron phosphate battery (like the ones used in Tesla and Toyota), iZip can travel at a top speed of 20 km per hour. The cycle, which weighs 35 kg, can travel for 25 km per each full charging. The batteries can be charged in 90 minutes using either solar energy or power from the gird.
The 2.2-kg battery has 24 cells arranged in three rows of eight cells each. The total voltage of the battery is 25.6 volts.iZip cycles have disc brake for the rear wheel and electric braking too.
The on-road cost of iZip will be Rs. 25,000
