Orxa Energies launches Mantis e-motorcycle starting INR 3.6 lakhs

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Bangalore based Orxa Energies, a company specializing in electric vehicles and energy systems, has launched the Mantis in the mid-segment category, claiming it to be the lightest EV motorcycle in the segment, weighing 182kg. This weight aims to enhance riding quality and maneuverability during urban commuting. Orxa Energies introduced the initial prototype of the Mantis in 2016. The bike, with a 1.3 kW charger, is priced at INR 3.6 Lakhs ex-showroom Bangalore and is now open for booking.

Features

– The Mantis reaches a top speed of 135 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds.

– The acceleration from 0 to 20 km/h has been intentionally tuned to 2.7 seconds, taking into account the practicalities of city traffic.

– It is equipped with an 8.9 kWh battery pack, giving the motorcycle an estimated range of 221 km (as per IDC estimates).

– According to the details released by the company, the launched model features a fully cast aerospace-grade all-aluminum frame, an advanced Battery Management System (BMS), an IP67-rated battery case, a 5” TFT dashboard, and a ground clearance of 180 mm.

Industry collaborations

Orxa Energies has forged strategic collaborations with Spare It, Bolt, and Nunam, aiming to enhance its customers’ experience. Orxa customers can get a 40% cost advantage through Nunam’s end-of-life battery buyback services. Spare It operates as Orxa’s official service partner, while Bolt offers charging access through its network of fast-charging stations for motorcycles.

About Orxa

Orxa Energies, founded in 2015, is an EV and energy systems company that has secured funding through several rounds of external investments. The company introduced the Mantis concept in 2016. The initial prototype featured a steel tubular frame and a fixed battery pack. In 2018, the company integrated honeycomb composite materials to reduce the motorcycle’s weight, unveiling the Mantis to the public at IBW 2019. During the pandemic, Orxa Energies re-evaluated the design, focusing on weight optimization, resulting in a 25 kg reduction.

On the occasion of the launch, Dr. Prajwal Sabnis, Co-Founder of Orxa Energies, mentioned that their journey began in 2015. He stated that they translated their vision into the initial prototype, which eventually evolved into the Mantis. Over the preceding eight years, extensive efforts were invested in refining the bike’s design and engineering. These refinements were rigorously tested and validated through extensive rides, covering thousands of kilometres on highways, city roads, and gravel tracks across the country.

Ranjita Ravi, Co-Founder at Orxa Energies, emphasized the company’s commitment to empowering both partners and customers, driven by their passion for EVs and biking. With the Mantis, the aim is to support the broader EV community, prioritizing the needs of users and bikers. She added, every decision in the development of the Mantis reflects their vision to create a bike truly built by bikers, for bikers.

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