Auto Expo 2020

Auto Expo 2020: Okinawa Cruising ahead

Okinawa unveils India’s first and only electric maxi-scooter

Afzal Rawuther
  • Has a top speed of 100kmph

  • Claimed range of 120km

  • Gets fast charging support

  • To be launched by the middle of this year

Okinawa has unveiled the Cruiser, an electric maxi-scooter that will sit at the top of their range. The Cruiser boasts of a 3kW motor that propels the Cruiser to a top speed of 100kmph. The Cruiser gets a 4kWh detachable lithium-ion battery that gives it a claimed range of 120km on a single charge. It also gets fast charging that can fully charge the Cruiser in 2-3 hours. The Okinawa Cruiser has 14-inch alloy wheels, and a typical maxi-scooter form factor with a large apron and bulky proportions. There are disc brakes on both ends, a telescopic front suspension and dual coil springs at the rear. It gets a large storage bin behind the front apron.

The Okinawa gets a parking assist that allows the scooter to be moved forward or back at walking pace. Other prominent features include keyless on/off, mobile charging port, speed lock as well as geo-tracking. It gets LED lights both at the front as well as at the back. It also has a mobile app for a number of connectivity features.

That aside, we have very little information about Okinawa’s latest product. Okinawa is looking at launching the scooter in India by the middle of this year and once launched, it will be the only electric maxi-scooter in the country.