Tunwal’s Lithino-Li 2.0 Sets The Tone For Made-In-India Electric Scooters

Gandhinagar-based electric scooter maker Tunwal E Vehicle has launched its sportiest offering yet, the Lithino-Li 2.0. It comes with a lithium-ion battery though the company sells other electric scooters with lead-acid batteries as well. Tunwal’s current portfolio consists of four electric scooters and one electric moped.  

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The Lithino-Li 2.0’s styling is similar to the Okinawa Praise though it does not get as many features. It is available in four colours: red, blue, white and grey. It features twin LED headlamps, a full-digital instrument console, remote locking, anti-theft alarm, USB smartphone charging, and a pillion backrest.

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Power comes from a 1.2kW BLDC electric motor that offers a claimed top speed of 65kmph. The motor gets three riding modes. The Lithino LI 2.0 gets a 60v-26Ah lithium-ion battery pack that comes with a 2-year/1,500 charging cycles warranty. It takes 2 to 3 hours to fully charge using your regular household outlet and is also charged on the move by regenerative braking. The claimed range is up to 70km on a full charge.  

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Underpinnings include a tubular frame setup with telescopic forks and dual shock absorbers. It gets alloy wheels shod with tubeless tyres. Braking setup comprises a front disc and rear drum brake. 

We have contacted Tunwal for the pricing of the Lithino LI 2.0 and will update it here as soon as we hear from them. The Lithino-Li 2.0 is expected to be priced lower than the Okinawa Praise (Rs 69,790) and Hero Electric Optima HS500 ER (Rs 68,721).