Okinawa Autotech
{{Short description|Indian electric vehicle company}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2023}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Okinawa Autotech Private Limited
| logo = OkinawaLogo.png
| type = Private Limited Company
| industry = Electric vehicles
| founded = {{start date and age|2015}}
| founder = Jeetender Sharma{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/ev-special-2021/okinawa-to-gurugram-how-the-man-behind-honda-activa-built-indias-2nd-largest-ev-scooter-brand/71607/1|title=How the man behind Honda Activa built India's 2nd largest EV scooter brand|website=Forbes India}}
Dr. Rupali Sharma{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/auto/2021/mar/21/meeting-of-two-worlds-how-a-dentist-and-auto-expert-came-together-for-electric-two-wheeler-startup-2279339.html|title=Meeting of two worlds: How a dentist and auto expert came together for electric two-wheeler startup|website=The New India Express|date=21 March 2021 }}
| hq_location = Gurgaon, Haryana, India
| products = Ridge+, iPraise+, Praise Pro, Lite, R30, Okhi-90, Ridge100, Dual100
| website = {{url|https://okinawascooters.com/}}
}}
Okinawa Autotech is an Indian electric vehicle company, headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was founded by Jeetender Sharma and Rupali Sharma in 2015.
History
Okinawa Autotech was founded in 2015 by Jeetender Sharma,{{cite news|title=Okinawa to launch high-speed electric scooter, motorcycle this year: Founder Jeetender Sharma|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/auto/story/okinawa-to-launch-high-speed-electric-scooter-motorcycle-this-year-founder-jeetender-sharma-308721-2021-10-07|work=Business Today}} a veteran of the two-wheeler automobile industry, and his wife Rupali Sharma.{{cite news|title=Rupali Sharma, Okinawa – Women Were, Are & Will Always Remain Empowered|url=https://www.mobilityoutlook.com/videos/rupali-sharma-women-were-are-will-always-remain-empowered-110883/|work=Mobility Outlook}} In 2017 Okinawa Launched India's first high-speed electric scooter, the Okinawa Ridge.{{cite news|title=Okinawa Electric Scooters launched in India; to invest Rs 275 crore over next 3 years|url=https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/two-wheelers/scooters-mopeds/okinawa-electric-scooters-launched-in-india-to-invest-rs-275-crore-over-next-3-years/56729957|work=ET Auto}} The first electric scooter was followed by the Okinawa iPraise in December 2017. After two years of market research, the first prototype of Okinawa's electric scooter was tested for 25,000 km on different road conditions across India.
In May 2019 Okinawa became the first company to get the FAME-II{{cite news|title=Okinawa first electric scooter to get FAME-II incentives: Big savings on offer!|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/bike-news/okinawa-first-electric-scooter-to-get-fame-ii-incentives-big-savings-on-offer/1564496/|work=Financial Express}} subsidy on its iPraise{{cite news|title=Okinawa launches i-Praise e-scooter for Rs 1.15 lakh|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/auto/new-launches/story/okinawa-launch-i-praise-e-scooter-rs-1-15-lakh-1438554-2019-01-24|work=India Today}} and Ridge+ models,{{cite news|title=Okinawa Ridge+ e-scooter launched at Rs 64,988|url=https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/okinawa-ridge-e-scooter-launched-at-rs-64988-410035|work=Auto Car India}} both of which feature lithium-ion battries.
Its next electric scooter, the Okinawa Praise Pro{{cite news|title=110 km माइलेज देना वाला Okinawa PraisePro स्कूटर हुआ लॉन्च, 180 मिनट में होगा फुल चार्ज|url=https://www.amarujala.com/automobiles/auto-news/okinawa-praisepro-electric-scooter-launched-at-rs-71-990|work=Amar Ujala}} was launched in September the same year, followed by the Okinawa Lite{{cite news|title=Okinawa Lite electric scooter launched in India at Rs 59,990: Range, top speed, features|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/bike-news/okinawa-lite-electric-scooter-launched-in-india-at-rs-59990-range-top-speed-features/1757569/|work=Financial Express}} in November and the Okinawa R30{{cite news|title=Okinawa R30 Electric Scooter Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 58,992|url=https://www.carandbike.com/news/okinawa-r30-electric-scooter-launched-in-india-priced-at-rs-58-992-2284904|work=Car & Bike}} in August 2019. In January 2021, the company launched its first B2B electric scooter – the Okinawa Dual{{cite news|title=Okinawa Dual B2B e scooter launched at ₹58,998|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/auto/bike-news/article/okinawa-dual-b2b-e-scooter-launched-at/710511|work=Times Now News}} – with a view to propel services on wheels.
In June 2021, Okinawa received International Automotive Task Force (IATF) Certification.{{Cite news |date=28 Jun 2021 |title=Okinawa Autotech Receives International Automotive Task Force Certification |work=Car and Bike |url=https://www.carandbike.com/news/okinawa-autotech-receives-international-automotive-task-force-certification-2474112}}
In March 2022, Okinawa launched the OKHI-90{{cite news|title=Okinawa Okhi-90 electric scooter launched in India, prices start at Rs 1.21 lakh|url=https://zeenews.india.com/electric-vehicles/okinawa-okhi-90-electric-scooter-launched-in-india-prices-start-at-rs-1-21-lakh-2447816.html|work=Zee News}} electric scooter.
Production and infrastructure
= First plant =
= Second plant =
In February 2022, Okinawa Autotech inaugurated its second manufacturing unit{{Cite news |date=15 Feb 2022 |title=EV maker Okinawa expands manufacturing capacity, to invest ₹250 Crore |work=Live Mint |url=https://www.livemint.com/auto-news/ev-maker-okinawa-expands-manufacturing-capacity-to-invest-rs-250-crore-11644920298312.html}} in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. The company will be manufacturing 3 lakh electric vehicles per year at the new plant.
= Third plant =
The company expects to continue growing in the year ahead with its Mega plant already in process with a capacity of one million per year. The Mega Facility{{Cite news |date=22 Jun 2022 |title=Okinawa launches 'mega factory' in Rajasthan to create complete EV ecosystem |work=HT Auto |url=https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/electric-vehicles/okinawa-launches-mega-factory-in-rajasthan-to-create-complete-ev-ecosystem-41655875990241.html}} will bear the capacity of over 5 times the production of the current full capacity of the plant located in Alwar, Rajasthan.
Products
= Okhi-90 =
The Okinawa Okhi-90 electric scooter launched on 25 March 2022 is a scooter aimed at city dwellers. The scooter has 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels. It is powered by 72V 50AH lithium-ion battery. It is powered by 3800 watt, central mounting motor with belt driven (IP-65), with a speed of 80–90 km/h.
= iPraise+ =
The iPraise+ electric scooter is light e-scooter with a range of 137 km per charge and a top speed of 50 km/h under ideal testing conditions and comes with a detachable battery. It is powered by 72V 50AH lithium-ion battery with 2700 watt BLDC motor.
= PraisePro =
The Okinawa PraisePro launched on 4 Sep 2022{{Cite news |date=5 Sep 2022 |title=Okinawa PraisePro electric scooter launched at Rs 71,990 with keyless entry, walking assist & more |work=Financial Express |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/bike-news/okinawa-praisepro-electric-scooter-launched-at-rs-71990-with-keyless-entry-walking-assist-more/1697101/}} is powered by 1000W BLDC motor with a 2.0 kWh lithium-ion detachable battery as well as a micro-charger with auto cut function.
= Ridge+ =
The Okinawa Ridge+{{Cite news |date=10 Oct 2018 |title=Okinawa Ridge+ भारत में 64988 रुपये में हुआ लॉन्च, सिंगल चार्ज पर चलेगा 120 KM |work=Jagran |url=https://www.jagran.com/automobile/new-car-launches-okinawa-ridge-plus-launched-in-india-know-price-and-other-details-18520135.html}} is powered by 60V 28AH lithium-ion battery with 800W BLDC motor. It comes with features like keyless entry, an anti theft alarm, e-ABS and "Find My Scooter" features.
= Lite =
The Okinawa Lite is the slow speed vehicle, powered by 250W waterproof BLDC motor with a top speed of 25 km/h and the ability to ascend a 7-degree grade. Its design had rounded corners, and it includes danger lights, and LED speedometer. Unique features on the Okinawa Lite include an anti-theft battery lock system and built-in pillion rider footrests.
= R30 =
The Okinawa R30 has a 250W BLDC motor and 1.25kWh lithium-ion battery. It can be fully charged in 4 to 5 hours using standard outlet. On a full charge the Okinawa R30 has a top speed of 25 km/h and a range of roughly 60 km.
= Dual =
Dual is Okinawa's first B2B electric scooter launched on 21 January 2021.{{Cite news |date=21 Jan 2021 |title=Okinawa Dual, India's first customisable B2B electric scooter, launched |work=HT Auto |url=https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/two-wheelers/okinawa-dual-india-s-first-customisable-b2b-electric-scooter-launched-41611228255925.html}} With dual loading capacity on the front as well as the rear side of the vehicle, Okinawa Dual is designed to the requirements of the delivery industry. Okinawa Autotech also offers additional customized accessories such as delivery box, stackable crates, cold storage boxes for medicines, cylinder carrier and Lab on wheels that can carry these products.
Galaxy Store
Galaxy store is Okinawa's Futuristic Experience Center. In December 2021, Okinawa launched its first Galaxy store in Dehradun followed by Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar and Noida. At Okinawa Galaxy, customer can experience the products and the story behind its making.
The Galaxy store is an attempt to connect the customers with the brand.
See also
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References
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External links
- {{official website|https://okinawascooters.com/}}
{{Automotive industry in India}}
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