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Simple One Gen 2 First Rides Note Stronger Performance but Raise High‑Speed Stability Questions

Early tests portray a quicker, lighter scooter that still needs refinement in stability and controls.

Overview

  • Gen 2 switches to a fixed floorboard battery across the range with 5.0, 4.5 and 3.7 kWh options, replacing the earlier removable setup.
  • Two new modes, Eco X and Sonic X, expand the riding suite to six, with claims of 0–40 kph in 2.55 seconds and a 115 kph top speed on the 5 kWh variant.
  • Simple cites weight reductions to 129 kg kerb and a 30 kg battery pack, plus an IDC-estimated 265 km range for the 5 kWh model.
  • Reviewers praise comfort and usability—especially the balanced Air mode—though one report calls out handlebar judder above roughly 95 kph, while another says brief shakes settle quickly.
  • Charging to 80% is quoted at about 5 hours 20 minutes via the portable charger, and ex-showroom prices are listed at about Rs 1.78 lakh (5 kWh) and Rs 1.70 lakh (4.5 kWh).