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Piaggio Launches Ape’ Electrik FX Range Of Electric Vehicles

It comes with a full metal body architecture fitted with a useful 6 ft cargo deck length.

Piaggio Vehicles has launched their FX range (fixed battery) of electric vehicles in both the cargo and passenger segments.

The company says that the new Ape’ E-Xtra FX is the most powerful electric cargo in the segment with a 9.5 kW power output. It comes with a full metal body architecture fitted with a useful 6 ft cargo deck length. It is also customizable for applications like the delivery van, garbage collector etc. 

Both the products come equipped with top-of-the-range features like blue vision headlamps, automatic transmission, hill hold assist, regenerative braking, dual-tone seats, striking body colors and graphics, multi-information instrument cluster, boost mode, etc. The FX fixed battery range offers convenient to home and office charging features.

Speaking on the occasion, Diego Graffi, Chairman & MD Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. said, “Ape’, a brand with a trust of more than 30 lac happy customers is paving the way for the Indian electric revolution with the FX range of electric vehicles. The Piaggio Group has a rich heritage of developing electric technology over the last four decades which we have leveraged to develop these class leading products for India. Post the launch of Ape’ E-City with Swappable technology in 2019, we are now introducing the Fixed Battery technology solutions to serve the varied needs of customers. This new FX range is a step in realizing Piaggio’s vision which aligns with the government’s initiatives  for mass adaption of EVs in India.” 

Saju Nair, EVP and Head of Commercial Vehicle Business, Piaggio India Pvt Ltd. said, “We are launching the FX range after a detailed study covering the industry trends, customer aspirations and segment requirements. The FX range will cater to the needs of our customers, protect the environment and truly revolutionize the industry with the concept of “Ape goes Electric, India goes Electric”.

We are offering unique service solutions to ensure confidence and peace of mind for our customers. The vehicles are covered with a 3 year/1 lakh kilometer “Super warranty”. In addition to this we are offering a 3 Year Free Maintenance package as an introductory offer to all our customers. The Piaggio I-Connect telematics solution offers real time vehicle data tracking for our customers and for PVPL service initiatives.”

Malind Kapur, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Product Marketing, Channel & Business Development, Piaggio Vehicles said, “The Piaggio Ape’ Electrik FX range launch is a part of our strategic initiative to provide customers with unique solutions & a wider range to choose from based on specific applications.

We are offering the Ape’ E-Xtra with  a 6 feet cargo deck and a Delivery van option for customized applications. The zero emission, low NVH, superior drive & ride comfort makes it the logical choice for last mile transport of modern Indian cities & towns grappling with rising levels of vehicular pollution. With the launch of Ape’ Electrik FX range we have truly positioned ourselves a fuel agnostic player in India offering vehicles in Diesel, CNG, LPG, Petrol & Electric. We are committed to offer a differentiated buying experience by launching new Ape’ Electrik Experience centres across India.”

Fame II subsidy, Price & Booking:

Ape’ Electrik FX range is eligible for the FAME II subsidy and various other benefits related to the registration process. Ape’ E-Xtra FX comes with an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs. 3,12,137* and Ape’ E-City FX comes with an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs. 2,83,878* post-fame II subsidy benefit.


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