Royal Enfield is all set to make a significant leap into the electric vehicle (EV) market, with plans to unveil its first electric motorcycle on November 4, 2024.
Several media reports indicate that design patents for Royal Enfield’s first electric bike have been leaked, giving rise to speculations about what the upcoming model might look like. It is being speculated that the motorcycle is likely to be a concept vehicle, which will provide the basis for the production model that will hit the market in the next few years.
Royal Enfield’s first electric bike
It is preparing to launch its first electric bike. It is believed that the company might introduce it during EICMA 2024. Royal Enfield currently has petrol bikes with engine capacities ranging from 350cc to 650cc and now the company aims to dominate the EV segment.
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Before the launch, the company has also released its first teaser on social media, which has gone viral as soon as it came. According to the information given in the teaser, the bike will be introduced on November 4, 2024. This 19-second video shows space, in which the bike tied to a parachute is seen coming towards the earth. Also, the comment Save The Date 04.11.2024 from Royal Enfield is also giving information about this. Not only this, its information has also been given on the company’s website.
What to expect and when?
The first concept image of the Royal Enfield electric bike Electric 01 was first seen in 2022. However, the company has recently patented the design of the bike in India. Royal Enfield may unveil the design and patented version of its first electric bike on November 4, 2024.
The new electric bike will have a fancy swingarm, single-seat setup, small circular headlight. Royal Enfield has not yet given information about the battery and motor of the bike. However, several media reports suggest that its performance is likely to be similar to the Royal Enfield 350cc motorcycles.
Notably, the first image of an electric prototype surfaced on the Internet two years ago. According to media reports, Royal Enfield has planned several new vehicles based on its 350cc, 450cc and 650cc platforms. The company is looking to broaden the horizons of its portfolio and make a notable debut in the EV segment with the Electric 01
When will it be launched?
As we mentioned above, the date written in the teaser is 04.11.2024, which is a direct indication that the company will introduce it for the time being, and it will be officially launched in January 2025 next year. It is believed that this bike will be launched during Bharat Mobility 2025.
