What is the news?
Bengaluru‑based electric two‑wheeler startup Simple Energy has officially launched the Wave, its first family‑oriented electric scooter for the Indian market.
Positioned below the performance-oriented Simple One e-scooter model, the Wave targets daily customers who prioritise daily commutes, comfort, storage and real‑world range over sporty styling and performance.
What is the Simple Wave electric scooter?
The Simple Wave is a practical e-scooter designed specifically according to the needs of an average Indian family. It features a long 920 mm seat, spacious floorboard and large under‑seat storage.
Unlike other performance‑focused e‑scooters in the market, it emphasises usability, comfort for two‑up riding and comparatively high claimed range on a single charge.
How many variants and battery options does the Simple Wave offer?
Simple Energy offers the Wave in three broad variants—S, Wave and Wave Plus, split into six configurations based on battery size and feature level. Charging from 0–80% takes around 2 hours 15 minutes on the smallest pack with the included 750W charger. Larger batteries take longer to charge.
| Variant / Configuration | Battery Option | Claimed IDC Range |
|---|---|---|
| Wave S | 2.2 kWh | 110 km |
| Wave S EBN | 2.7 kWh | 132 km |
| Wave S TFT | 2.7 kWh | 132 km |
| Wave EBN | 3.7 kWh | 171 km |
| Wave TFT | 3.7 kWh | 171 km |
| Wave Plus | 5.0 kWh | 243 km |
What are the key performance figures of the Simple Wave?
The Simple Wave uses a 6.4kW motor and a 4.5 kW motor on the entry-level variant. Simple claims 0–40 km/h in 3.3 seconds for Wave and Wave Plus, and 4.0 seconds for the S variant, with a top speed of 90 km/h on higher trims and 75 km/h on the base S.
What are the design and practicality highlights of the Simple Wave?
The design of the Simple Wave exhibits practicality with its family‑friendly, boxy silhouette with a long, flat seat and a wide floorboard for comfortable two‑up riding and easy foot placement.
Practicality comes from 70 litres of total storage, including a large under‑seat boot and additional body‑panel compartments for small items.
What hardware and chassis setup does the Simple Wave use?
The Simple Wave rides on 12‑inch alloy wheels with telescopic front forks and twin rear shock absorbers, a conventional setup for this segment. Braking is handled by a front disc and rear drum.
What features and connected tech does the Simple Wave offer?
The top variant features a 7‑inch TFT instrument cluster with smartphone connectivity, turn‑by‑turn navigation, call and SMS alerts, and music control via the SimpleConnect app, and Rider aids such as traction control and hill hold assist. While the base variant comes with a negatively lit LCD console with basic connected features.
All the Simple Wave variants get three standard riding modes: Eco, EcoX, Ride, while the higher trims get a fourth mode: Sport mode.
| Feature / Aid | Wave S (2.2 kWh) | Wave S EBN (2.7 kWh) | Wave S TFT (2.7 kWh) | Wave EBN (3.7 kWh) | Wave TFT (3.7 kWh) | Wave Plus (5.0 kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | Basic LCD / 5‑inch EBN | 5‑inch EBN | 7‑inch TFT | 5‑inch EBN | 7‑inch TFT | 7‑inch TFT |
| Smartphone connectivity (call/music/OTA/GPS) | No / basic | Basic | Yes (full) | Basic | Yes (full) | Yes (full) |
| Traction control | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Hill hold (Super Hold) | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Regenerative braking | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse mode | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Crawl mode | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle tracking/theft & tow alerts | Basic/limited | Basic | Advanced | Basic | Advanced | Advanced |
| Riding modes | EcoX, Eco, Ride | EcoX, Eco, Ride | EcoX, Eco, Ride, Sport | EcoX, Eco, Ride | EcoX, Eco, Ride, Sport | EcoX, Eco, Ride, Sport |
What is the price of the Simple Wave electric scooter in India?
| Variant / Configuration | Price ( ex‑showroom) |
|---|---|
| Wave S | 1,09,999 |
| Wave S EBN | 1,39,999 |
| Wave S TFT | 1,49,999 |
| Wave EBN | 1,59,999 |
| Wave TFT | 1,74,999 |
| Wave Plus | 1,89,999 |
Who are the Simple Wave’s main rivals in India?
The Simple Wave’s primary rivals are other family‑focused electric scooters in the ₹1–2 lakh price range, most notably Ather Konarc, Ather Rizta, TVS iQube, TVS Orbiter, Bajaj Chetak, Hero Vida, Ola Electric S1, Honda Activa E and Ampere Nexus.
