Big in Size, Short on Practicality

Boasting of a wheelbase of 1,430 millimetres, the Numeros Diplos Max is a notably long electric scooter. We set out to explore how practical it is as a commuter in the bustling city

- Story: Anvay Mahajan

NUMEROS MOTORS, a Bengaluru-based company, introduced the Diplos Max, a passenger e-scooter, this year at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo. Unlike the B2B-focused Diplos Pro and i-Pro, the Diplos Max features a pillion seat and comes with a choice of multiple colours. Its round headlight and conical apron evoke the style of an Italian motorcycle, while the overall scooter design leans towards that of a practical commuter moped. The broad seat brings to mind the design of the Bajaj Chetak of the 1990s.

The Diplos has a massive head with a small digital display that seems like an inefficient use of space. Despite being designed for daily commuting, it lacks hooks for hanging bags or such items. However, one nice feature of their B2B scooters that has been carried over to the Diplos Max are the rider's foot-pegs. Beneath the saddle seat, the scooter offers a storage compartment and access to the dual removable batteries. The storage area is fairly limited, with just enough room to hold the 1.2-kW charger, a toolkit, and a few small items.