Okinawa Autotech

Okinawa Autotech is an Indian company that produces electric scooters. The company was founded by Jeetender Sharma and Dr Rupali Sharma, and has its headquarters in Gurgaon.

Okinawa Autotech Private Limited
Founded2015 (2015)
FounderJeetender Sharma[1]
Rupali Sharma[2]
HeadquartersGurgaon, Haryana, India
ProductsElectric scooters
WebsiteOfficial website

History

The company was formed in 2015 by husband and wife Jeetender Sharma[3] and Dr Rupali Sharma[4] at a factory in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. Two years later, the company released its first product, the Ridge electric scooter.[5] In May 2019, the i-Praise and Ridge+ models became eligible for the Indian government FAME-II subsidy.[6][7][8] Also in 2019, the company released the Praise Pro[9] and Lite scooters.[10] The R30 scooter was released in 2020,[11]

The Dual B2B scooter was released in 2021.[12] Also in 2021, Okinawa received International Automotive Task Force Certification.[13]

In February 2022, an additional factory was opened in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan.[14] In March 2022, the company released the OKHI-90 electric scooter.[15] In June 2022, Okinawa began construction of a new factory in Karoli, Rajasthan.[16]

Okinawa Praise Pro

Specifications [17]

SpecificationDetail
Price79,277 Rs. (Ex- Showroom)
ColourGlossy Red Black and Glossy sparkle Black.
ICAT/ARAI ApprovedYes
Kerb weight96 kg
Length1970mm
Width745 mm
Height1165 mm
Seat Height800 mm
Ground clearance175 mm

References
  1. "How the man behind Honda Activa built India's 2nd largest EV scooter brand". Forbes India.
  2. "Meeting of two worlds: How a dentist and auto expert came together for electric two-wheeler startup". The New India Express.
  3. "In conversation with Jeetender Sharma, founder and MD of Okinawa Scooters". ET Auto. 25 August 2021.
  4. "Rupali Sharma, Okinawa - Women Were, Are & Will Always Remain Empowered". Mobility Outlook.
  5. "Okinawa Electric Scooters launched in India; to invest Rs 275 crore over next 3 years". ET Auto.
  6. "Okinawa first electric scooter to get FAME-II incentives: Big savings on offer!". Financial Express.
  7. "Okinawa i-Praise, Ridge+ get FAME subsidy". Cartoq. 1 May 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. "Okinawa Scooters gets nod for FAME II subsidy". ET Auto. 1 May 2019.
  9. "110 km माइलेज देना वाला Okinawa PraisePro स्कूटर हुआ लॉन्च, 180 मिनट में होगा फुल चार्ज". Amar Ujala.
  10. "Okinawa Lite electric scooter launched in India at Rs 59,990: Range, top speed, features". Financial Express.
  11. "Okinawa R30 Electric Scooter Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 58,992". Car & Bike.
  12. "Okinawa Dual B2B Electric Scooter Launched in India - All You Need To Know About This Unique Electric Scooter". 91 Wheels. 22 January 2021.
  13. "Okinawa Autotech Receives International Automotive Task Force Certification". Car and Bike. 28 June 2021.
  14. "EV maker Okinawa expands manufacturing capacity, to invest ₹250 Crore". Live Mint. 15 February 2022.
  15. "Okinawa Okhi-90 electric scooter launched in India, prices start at Rs 1.21 lakh". Zee News.
  16. "Okinawa launches 'mega factory' in Rajasthan to create complete EV ecosystem". HT Auto. 22 June 2022.
  17. "Okinawa Specification". EV Nation News. 4 May 2023.
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