Boom Motors, based in Coimbatore, has unveiled the Corbett 14, its first electric scooter in India, to be precise. The e-scooter comes in two models: the Corbett 14 and the Corbett 14-EX. The first is priced at Rs 86,999, while the second is priced at Rs 1,19,999. (both prices ex-showroom).
Boom would raise the base price by Rs 3,000 and the EX model by Rs 5,000 at a later date, which is the introductory price. Online bookings for the electric scooter have already begun for a nominal fee of Rs 499. The e-scooter will be delivered starting in January 2022.
Boom Corbett Electric Scooter – Moped Inspired Design
Corbett 14 is a competitor to the Rugged G1 and G1 Plus, and it looks a lot like the latter. Corbett, like the G1 and G1 Plus, deviates from the traditional scooter design by emulating old-school mopeds. It has a simple design with only a few side body panels. The appearance is attractive, with features such as a circular LED headlamp cluster and straightforward ergonomics.
The e-scooter has a flat seat, a straight handlebar, and footpegs that are slightly forward-set. It has a small floorboard, which is in keeping with its moped-inspired appearance. The Corbett 14 has a unique exoskeletal frame that serves as the scooter’s projection bar and extends to the back to serve as a grab rail.
Corbett 14 Technical Specifications
Now that we’ve covered the e-scooter’s pricing and availability, let’s look at its technical characteristics. The Corbett-14 has a 3 kW BLDC hub motor, but the Corbett 14-EX has a 4 kW BLDC hub motor. The normal model has a top speed of 65 kmph, while the EX has a top speed of 75 kmph. It has a range of 100 kilometers, whereas EX has a range of 200 kilometers.
The base model has a swappable battery capacity of 2.3 kWh, while the EX variant has dual swappable battery packs with a capacity of 4.6 kWh. Both models can be fully charged in 2.5 hours using a fast charger and 4 hours using a conventional charger with a 220V, 5A, 3 pin socket.
| Specifications | Corbett 14 | Corbett 14-EX |
| Motor Power | 3 kW | 4kW |
| Top Speed | 65 kmph | 75 kmph |
| Range | 100 kms | 200kms |
| Battery Capacity | 2.3 kWh | 4.6 kWh |
| Charging Time | 2.5-4 hrs | 2.5-4 hrs |
| Loading Capacity | 200 kgs | 200 kgs |
| Price | Rs 86,999 | Rs 1,19,999 |
Boom Corbett 14 Features
According to the company, it is the most durable electric scooter in India. The electric scooter Corbett 14 has a load capacity of 200 kg and is equipped with an LED headlamp, 14-inch alloy wheels, and front and rear disc brakes. It contains 30 liters of under-seat storage and a tracking app that shows you how much petrol you saved, how many trees you protected, how much CO2 you prevented, accident and theft detection, and a parental mode with a speed limiter.
The chassis is supported at the front by anti-dive 4-point adjustable springs and at the rear by 4-point adjustable dual springs. Single disc brakes are used on both ends for braking.
Price & Warranty
The standard Corbett 14 electric scooter costs Rs 86,999 (ex-showroom & promotional price) and costs Rs 89,999 in reality, while the EX model costs Rs 1.20 lakh (ex-showroom & introductory price) and costing Rs 1.25 lakhs in reality.
The Corbett 14 is covered by a seven-year warranty, while the IoT-enabled smart battery is covered for five years. Boom Motors will repurchase the battery from the user at the end of its life cycle and use it for another purpose.
What Boom Motors Saying
Anirudh Ravi Narayanan, the CEO, Boom Motors, said, “In order to fuel the transition to EVs, Boom Motors believes that vehicles should offer value, convenience, and peace of mind to the customer only then they will switch en masse. To demonstrate our best-in-class value, Boom Motors is the first EV company to offer customers to purchase our vehicles for 5-year EMI,”
“Rates will start at Rs. 1,699 per month which is less than what many people spend on petrol. For convenience, we are offering a swappable battery with a portable charger that will allow the bike to be charged anywhere. Today many people struggle with charging in apartments, offices, and malls. For peace of mind, we are offering service touchpoints across the country, roadside assistance, and of course an unbeatably durable bike that will have minimal downtime, to begin with.”
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