We aim to expand our presence in the global market, and this motivation helped us to commence our first international electric motorcycle showroom in Sri Lanka.
Revolt Motors, a wholly owned subsidiary of RattanIndia Enterprises, has launched two new commuter-segment electric motorcycles, the Revolt RV1 and RV1+. Revolt Motors aims to transform India’s electric motorcycle ecosystem by bringing them to a broader audience at affordable prices and offering up to three times lower ownership costs compared to petrol motorcycles in the same category.
RV1 and the premium variant RV1+ appear in four colors, with prices starting at Rs 84,990 and Rs 99,990. In January, the company launched the predecessor variants, RV400 and RV400 BRZ. The bikes feature a robust 250 kg payload capacity coupled with border tyres for firm stability and grip, making them ideal for longer journeys and on city streets. According to the company, the uniqueness of the motorcycles is that they have dual disc brakes, which are not found in other commuter motorcycles, increasing safety measures.
Additionally, multiple speed modes and reverse mode categories ensure ease in tight parking spaces. The bikes have a 6-inch digital LCD, providing accurate ride data and error codes. Both bikes are equipped with built-in charge storage with a fast-charging facility. They can be fully charged in just 1.5 hours. Regarding range flexibility, the RV1 has two battery options: a 2.2 kWh battery offering up to 100 km range and a 3.24 kWh battery extending the range to 160 km—perfect for longer rides. Both battery options are IP67-rated for water resistance, ensuring reliable performance even in adverse weather conditions.
Anjali Rattan, Chairperson of RattanIndia Enterprises, said that India’s market for the electric motorcycle industry is increasing, with 70 per cent sales growth of all two-wheelers in India. Additionally, 1.25 crore motorcycles are sold in India annually, with more than 80 lac motorcycles sold in the commuter segment.
Highlighting the growth and vision of Revolt Motors, Anjali told Electronics For You Business, “It’s great to see India is now manufacturing EVs locally and exporting them internationally. We aim to expand our presence in the global market, and this motivation helped us to commence our first international electric motorcycle showroom in Sri Lanka. With this confidence level, we aim to enter other global markets such as Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia etc. The Ministry of Heavy Industries also supported our participation in the EMPS scheme. I started my entrepreneurship in the Solar industry, which motivated me to grow the green vehicles industry in India. We have forayed our e-motorcycle journey with 20-25 dealerships, which has now crossed over 100 in 2023.”
In addition to the launch of the new variants, Revolt Motors also upgraded the flagship variant, RV400. The all-new fast charging helped the bikes be fully charged in just 90 minutes.The enhanced digital display, comfortable seat height, and Bluetooth connectivity for music make the riding experience even more enjoyable. The RV400 now boasts an extended range of 160 km and is available in a new color, Lunar Green.
The launch event concluded with Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India Nitin Gadkari’s optimistic growth potential of the nation’s automobile industry. The minister said, “Indian car-makers will have to focus on quality, and then a huge volume of vehicles could be exported to Bangladesh, other African countries, and Nepal. Hero and Baja, India’s leading two-wheelers, are exporting 50 percent of its two-wheelers. In the coming five years, India aims to become the world’s top automobile manufacturer. The automobile grew by Rs 22 lakh crore from Rs 7 lakh crore in the last decade. India’s automobile industry has contributed the most in export volume and GST revenue.”
