The Aira is the first electric bike with a 4-speed gearbox, a liquid-cooled, 5kWh battery and a claimed real-world range of 125km.
Matter Energy has launched its first electric bike – the Aira – priced at ₹1.44 lakh for the 5,000 variant and ₹1.54 lakh for the high-spec 5,000+ variant (ex-showroom, India, including FAME-II subsidy, state subsidy except). The Aira, which is planned with four variants in the future, is currently available in two.
Both the variants of the Aera get a liquid-cooled, 5kWh battery with a claimed 125km real-world range. The liquid-cooled motor on the Aera is rated for a peak power output of 10.5kW. The battery weighs around 40kg and the Aira e-bike tips the scales at around 180kg. Its USP is that it is the first electric bike with a 4-speed gearbox and currently the only such bike in the market.
The Aira 5000 gets a 7-inch touch-compatible display with optional Bluetooth connectivity, park assist, keyless operation, OTA updates, progressive blinkers and welcome lights. Unlike the 5000, the 5000+ comes with a lifestyle and care package with Bluetooth connectivity as standard, though what it includes has not been disclosed at the moment.
Both the battery pack and Aira come with a 3-year warranty as standard. It is not clear whether the charger is included in the price or not.
Matter Energy claims that its first experience center will open in Ahmedabad in the next 45 days and will have 20 dealerships across the country in the next three months. Moreover, by the end of this year, this number will increase to around 100, claims the Ahmedabad-based start-up.
Currently, pre-orders are open in metros and tier-1 cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Pune and Chennai. Bookings for the Mater Aira will open within the next 30 days and deliveries will begin this summer.