Floor Moto, an IIT Delhi and COEP Bhau Institute of Pune backed micro-EV startup, launched its debut product, the Floor C1 electrical bicycle. Combining the simplicity of a bicycle with the facility of an electrical car, the Floor C1 is now out there throughout India at an unique introductory value ranging from ₹64,990.
The Floor C1 is provided with a 36V 18Ah battery pack, providing a spread of 90km, and a base mannequin with a 36V 10.4Ah energy pack for a 30-50km vary. The moveable charger allows a 0-100% cost in 2.3 hours, making it the quickest charging e-bike within the section.
Powered by a 250W rear BLDC hub motor with three journey modes (Eco, Trip, Rush), the Floor C1 achieves a prime velocity of 25 km/hr, 42 Nm of torque, and a peak energy of 352Wh.
Designed and engineered in-house by Floor Moto, the chassis of the Floor C1 prioritises bicycle ergonomics and biomechanics to reinforce the consumer’s interplay with the car, making certain a cushty driving posture and pedal effectivity. The chassis, made out of gentle composite metal, underscores sturdiness with a payload capability of 160 kgs.
The custom-designed chassis is complemented by an adaptive foam seat, formulated in-house for max consolation, ergonomics and stability. Boasting a visibly bigger saddle than conventional e- bikes, the seat offers consolation for longer rides.
Enhancing ease of motion, Motor Assisted Pedalling (MAP) offers three modes of motor help, whereas a Thumb Throttle provides zero-effort conveyance. Security options embody digital disc brakes with auto-cutoff and sensor-based lights for higher visibility making certain on-road consumer security.
Including to the fun is a consumer app that permits an entire new spectrum of potentialities. The Floor App will supply bluetooth connectivity, journey stats, charging standing, built-in help and distant troubleshooting.
The Floor C1’s adaptability extends to various environments, that includes adaptive-air suspension and all-terrain tires for versatility throughout landscapes. Rigorous testing, together with off-road trials, concrete sturdiness, water/mud splash resilience, moist brake testing, and payload capability verification, has been finished. The electronics are IP65 and IP67 rated, signifying excessive water and dirt ingress safety.
Moreover, the Floor C1 provides adjustable handlebars, seat-shifting and crank-set choices positioning it as essentially the most functionally modular e-bike available in the market. The C1 falls underneath the low- velocity E2W class and requires no licence to journey or registration for the car.
Floor Moto has introduced an early-bird value of ₹64,990 (precise retail value ₹72,990) for the bottom mannequin and an introductory value of ₹74,990 (precise retail value ₹82,990) for the longer vary variant, out there in colors Granite and Gray.
SURFACE C1 TECH SPECS
EfficiencyPrime Pace25 km/hMax. Torque42 NmPeak Energy352whDriving modesEco| Trip| RushGradeability16 degPayload Capability160kgsLighting & ShowHeadlightLED Single Beam with place alterTail mildLED Frosted SignatureShow2 inch color (Enhanced Black Nematic)VaryPrecise True Vary60 kmBatteryBattery KindLi–ion (NMC)Battery Capability36V 10.4ah / 36V 18ahCharging time (0 – 80%)2.3hWater and dirt resistanceIP67Quick ChargingCustomisable (on-demand)DrivetrainGuide 7-Pace ShimanoTransmissionRear Hub-DriveMotor KindChassis and SuspensionMetal Tubular twin cradleKindTelescopic Suspension with Hydraulic DampersEntrance suspensionBrakes & TyresBraking SystemMixed Mechanical Braking System with Digital Lower-OffBrakes (entrance)Mechanical single piston – DiscBrakes (rear)Mechanical single piston – DiscDisc measurement (entrance)160mm
Quotes from Syed Shahabaz, Founder & CEO, Floor Moto
With the Floor C1 we wished to construct an e-bike that would break the shackles e-bikes normally discover themselves in. During the last 12 months and a half, our on-road checks have offered large information and our on-line group is energetic with invaluable suggestions and concepts. With over 30,000 kms of on- street journey information, we now have constructed the C1 with core metrics that increase the bar in comparison with the norm.
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With the Floor C1, we’re excited to be fostering strategic partnerships with key retailers within the business. In 2024, we need to set-up retail partnerships in 8 cities. Furthermore to make sure a seamless expertise for the consumer, we’re additionally engaged on establishing Floor Authorised Workshops that can allow fast help. After the home launch, main worldwide markets are on our horizon.
About Floor Moto
Floor Moto was based in 2021 by Syed Shahabaz. Backed by IIT Delhi and COEP Bhau Institute of Pune. Floor Moto idea revealed India’s first customized e-bike – the Floor C1 in 2022, adopted by the market launch in 2023. Floor has design, engineering and manufacturing groups in-house that completely deal with product and expertise improvement. Their mission is to construct micro-ev’s that allow thousands and thousands of individuals to commute sustainably around the globe. Floor can also be backed by technical advisors from Tata Motors, Philips, Lockheed Martin, Maruti Suzuki and EY. Floor Moto at the moment operates out of the IIT Delhi Campus in Hauz Khas, New Delhi.