Kinetic Green has opened bookings at Rs 500 for the E-Luna, the modern, eco-friendly avatar of Kinetic Engineering’s iconic Luna moped, ahead of the official launch of the E-Luna in February 2023.
Sulajja Firodia Motwani, founder and CEO of Kinetic Green, said, “We are delighted to announce that the iconic Luna is making a comeback in a brand-new electric avatar. The E-Luna is set to be launched in early February 2024, with bookings opening on Republic Day, January 26, 2024. We chose this day to present E-Luna to the citizens of India as the E-Luna is not only fully ‘Made in India’ but also ‘Made for India’. E-Luna is designed as a sturdy and durable EV, with the road conditions and driving requirements of consumers not only in metro and Tier 1 towns but for the Tier-2, Tier-3 cities and rural markets of India. It is designed to provide an efficient alternative to traditional petrol two-wheelers while addressing the evolving preferences of modern consumers. With impressive technical specifications, performance capabilities, a robust set of features, and a commitment to environmental responsibility, the E-Luna will distinguish itself as a versatile and practical choice for consumers in the new Bharat.”
The E-Luna is expected to be offered with three broad powertrain options; the initial batch available for booking will feature a 2kWh battery pack with a claimed range of 80km. The business also plans to release a 1.5kWh battery pack for Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, with a stated range of 40-45km, as well as a 3kWh battery pack with a claimed range of 100-125km.
While corporate authorities have kept the pricing under wraps and will officially disclose it at the time of introduction, Sulajja Firodia Motwani has stated that the E-Luna would have an EMI of Rs 2,500 per month. This should make the E-Luna one of the most cheap and simple-to-own two-wheelers on the market when it launches. It is expected to have a payload of 150kg and a strong chassis capable of handling urban and semi-rural environments. Kinetic Green, located in Pune, is aiming to sell 5,000 E-Lunas each month after benefiting from recent price drops in components and batteries.
The E-Luna is now listed on a few e-commerce websites, with prices ranging from Rs 71,990-74,990 (ex-showroom). As per the revealed images of the latest zero-emission Kinetic, the E-Luna has a very simple and utilitarian design just like its iconic predecessor, although it does miss out on the signature pedals. The rear seat is claimed to be removable for additional storage space. The lightweight E-Luna weighs only 96kg and with a listed seat height of just 760mm, this should be a very easy and friendly two-wheeler to ride.