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Oben Electric Unveils O100 Platform for Affordable Electric Motorcycles

The Bengaluru-based EV company targets India’s 100cc commuter segment with sub-Rs 1 lakh models, set to launch in late 2025.

Oben Electric
Oben Electric unveils 'O100'—its second made-in-India EV platform—to enter the 100cc equivalent motorcycle segment
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Overview

  • Oben Electric has introduced the O100 platform, its second indigenous electric motorcycle architecture, designed for the 100cc-equivalent commuter market.
  • The platform emphasizes affordability, with motorcycles priced under Rs 1 lakh, aiming to disrupt a segment that constitutes 30% of India’s two-wheeler market.
  • Developed at Oben’s Bengaluru R&D center, the O100 features a modular and scalable design, supporting multiple variants, battery options, and future technology integration.
  • The platform incorporates Oben’s proprietary LFP battery technology and in-house components like motors, chargers, and vehicle control units for enhanced cost efficiency and reliability.
  • Oben is rapidly expanding its dealership network across Tier 1, 2, and 3 cities, targeting over 100 outlets by year-end to support the O100’s rollout in the second half of 2025.