E3 Electric.AI recently launched the E3 Trion. It comes in 3 variants: C1, C1X and C2. Here is a brief overview of each variant:
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Variant |
Price |
|
C1 |
Rs 99,999 |
|
C1x |
Rs 1,09,999 |
|
C2 |
Rs 1,19,999 |
All prices are introductory (ex-showroom Bengaluru)*
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Features |
C1 |
C1x |
C2 |
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Range (IDC) |
108 km |
165 km |
128 km |
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Topspeed |
67 kmph |
67 kmph |
82 kmph |
|
Batterypack |
2.3 kWh (removable) |
3 kWh (fixed) |
3 kWh (fixed) |
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Power |
2.5 kW |
2.5 kW |
3.5 kW |
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Riding modes |
Eco, Power |
Eco, Power |
Eco, Power, Sport |
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Charging capacity |
500/750 W |
500/750 W |
750 W |
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Charging time (0-80 percent) |
2 hr 20min |
3 hr 30 min |
3 hr 30 min |
E3 Trion C1
The E3 trion C1 is priced at Rs 99,999 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru). The base version comes with a removable 2.3 kWh battery paired with a 2.5 kW motor. It has a claimed range of 108 km and two riding modes: Eco and Power. It takes 2 hours and 20 minutes to charge from 0 to 80 percent.
E3 trion C1X
Priced at Rs 1,09,999 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru). The C1X is the mid variant and features a bigger 3 kWh non-removable battery pack and a 2.5 kW motor. It has a claimed IDC range of 165 km. With the bigger battery, the charging time goes up by 1 hour and 10 minutes to charge from 0 to 80 percent. The scooter comes with two riding modes: Eco and Power
E3 trion C2
The C2 is the performance-based variant in the lineup and features three riding modes: Eco, Power, and Sport. Priced at Rs 1,19,999 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru), it gets the same battery pack as the C1X and a slightly more powerful motor producing a peak power of 3.5 kW.
It has a claimed top speed of 82 kmph. The range is reduced because of the performance – only giving an IDC range of 128 km, which is lower than the C1X but more than the base variant C1.
All the variants of the scooters are equipped with 14-inch wheels at both ends. Braking duties are handled by drum brakes at both ends. Furthermore, it features a 5-inch LCD console with an inbuilt mobile phone holder – which converts your phone into a secondary display and a dashcam when connected.
Which one should you buy?
If you are on a tight budget and are willing to compromise on overall range, the C1 will be a good value-for-money option.
The C1X has the bigger battery pack and the most range. This is the variant we would suggest for everyday riding. While it doesn’t have the top speed of the C2, it has the highest claimed range of the three. It is also priced well, for everything it offers. It feels like a more sensible choice for those who want practicality.
The C2 is the fastest variant of the range, and as such, it will be suitable for those who prefer performance over range.
