e-SPRINTO launches the brand’s first consumer-oriented electric scooter: the e-SPRINTO G1
The e-Sprinto G1 sports three removable battery options, with pricing starting from ₹90,000
e-SPRINTO has launched the G1 family-oriented electric scooter, after nearly a year and a half of development and testing. The scooter is offered with three removable battery options and will initially be offered in the North, South and Eastern regions of India, with the target of having 50 dealerships by March 2027. Customer deliveries will begin from Jan 1 2027.
e-SPRINTO G1 design and ergonomics
The e-SPRINTO G1 features a retro design, with chrome trims throughout the scooter, along with round chrome rear-view mirrors. The scooter gets a squircle LED headlamp with a horizontal DRL strip integrated into it. The turning indicators at front are integrated into the body itself. Moving onto the side, the scooter gets more chrome trims and chrome foot pegs, along with G1 lettering. The rear-end gets LED taillamps with integrated turning indicators.
The G1 has a wheelbase of 1425mm, with an overall length of 1940mm. It sits on steel wheels with 12-inch tubeless tyres. The G1 gets a USB charging port along with a dedicated slot to store your phone, along with a 28-litre boot and a seat height of 790mm. It features a LED display cluster with smart connectivity for navigation, although that is available as a paid subscription. At launch it will be available in 4 colours Charcoal Black, Slate Grey, Horizon Blue and Pine Green.
e-SPRINTO G1 battery and performance
The G1 is available with 3 battery options, 2kWh, 2.5kWh and 3kWh; notably the 3kWh battery gets LMFP (lithium manganese iron phosphate) battery chemistry, while the former get LFP (lithium iron phosphate) chemistry. All batteries are IP67 rated and charge from 0 to 100 per cent in 4.5 hours. All three batteries are charged outside the scooter, and can be upgrade to a higher capacity after purchase as well. The top 3kWh variant gets a claimed range of 140km.
The G1 sports 3 riding modes: Eco, Road and Sport along with a reverse mode. Power goes to the rear wheels via a PMSM hub driven motor that produces 2bhp and 82Nm of torque, giving it a 0-40kmph of 8 seconds and a top speed of 50kmph. Braking is handled by 130mm drum brakes on both ends, with a Combi Braking System. It can achieve a top speed of 28kmph in eco mode, 38kmph in road mode and 50kmph in sport mode. It receives a side-stand cut-off, ensuring the motor does not engage while parked.
e-SPRINTO G1 chassis and suspension
The G1 features a tubular chassis and telescopic forks at the front, along with dual hydraulic shock absorbers at the back. The scooter is rated for a payload capacity of 150kg and has an unladen weight of 81kg.
e-SPRINTO G1 pricing
Pricing for the e-SPRINTO G1 starts from ₹ 90,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the 2kWh variant, while the 2.5kWh variant is priced at ₹ 95,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and the 3kWh variant is priced at ₹ 1 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
