The Voltaic Life

Pratik Rakshit spends time with an electric scooter to understand the pros and cons of living with one

- Pratik Rakshit

Electric scooters have come a long way from being cheaply made with unpredictable performance, to the reliable tools of today. That being said, India made considerable improvements to the development of EVs with the potential to revolutionize. One of the players could be EeVe, from Bhubaneswar-based startup Omjay EV, which is making a name for itself with its affordable range of electric two-wheelers. We’ve been living with their Made-in-India electric scooter for the past few months, and gathered some interesting findings of it.

The Ahava takes a European approach with its design with minimum use of flashiness on display but enough sparks to turn a few heads for a second glance. The front is slim and sharp with an edgy design which makes it look futuristic complete with LED DRLs and integrated turn indicators. The LED headlight housed in the front apron offers a decent throw, while the EeVe badge finds a place on the front fascia. The rear too has a neat layout, with a thick grab rail for a firm hold. The angular bodywork with smooth flowing lines doesn’t look overdone, which is quite refreshing in this segment. The ‘Power 09’ decals, alloys, and side stand don’t come out as low-cost.