SHAH ALAM: Blueshark, a subsidiary of Sharkgulf Technologies Group and provider of advanced electric scooters, has officially launched the Blueshark R series comprising the R1 and R1 Lite.
The Blueshark R Series smart scooter features cutting-edge patented battery technology, class-leading features and diverse ownership options to promote electric two-wheelers usage in Malaysia.
The R1 is priced at RM9,390 while the entry-level R1 Lite comes at RM7,190 where owners will also get a charger with two charging cradles and one Bluetooth key.
Buyers will also need to pay a monthly rental of RM79 for two lithium iron phosphate battery packs.
For Corporate Rental Package that covers the two-wheeler plus two battery packs and scheduled maintenance and wear-and-tear parts replacement, the R1 costs RM547 per month and the R1 Lite RM487.
They will also come with one Bluetooth key, a SIM card and an optional home charging kit with RM250 refundable deposit.
The BlueSwap Battery Subscription Plans where:
> BlueSwap Lite costs RM59 per month with up to 36 battery swaps,
> BlueSwap Standard costs RM99 per month with up to 70 battery swaps,
> BlueSwap Pro costs RM139 per month with up to 120 battery swaps,
> BlueSwap Flex costs RM1.95 as pay-per-swap
The R1 features a vibrant 10-inch full-colour IPS high-definition screen running on the company’s proprietary ArkRide operating system.
Powering the scooter series are two battery packs that deliver a total capacity of 2,880Wh for a riding range of 110km.
The battery packs can be fully charged in 3.5 hours and are capable of more than 2,000 full charging and discharging cycles.
They can be easily swapped with fully charged packs at the Blueshark battery swap station (BlueStation).
Meanwhile, the electric motor delivers 5kW and 201Nm of torque to allow quick acceleration and a top speed of 80kph.
The scooters' ArkRide OS supports 4G/5G with Bluetooth connectivity, GPS navigation, media playback, Over-The-Air updates and a riding recorder.
Aside from the Advanced Driver-Assistance System and five driving modes, the scooters also come with connectivity via a mobile app where owners can locate the nearest battery swapping stations, make a service appointment or track the vehicle's location in real-time, among others.
EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) CEO Ahmad Razlan Mohamed said, “As we move up the value chain from an original equipment manufacturer to a brand owner, the Blueshark R series is just the beginning as we have a responsibility to continue innovating and improving our products and how they are made to meet the needs of a changing world.”
EPMB is the local assembler and distributor of Blueshark electric scooters.
Ahmad Razlan (centre) at the launch with (from left) Blueshark Ecosystem Head of Product & Aftersales Thevaraj Bala, Chan, Sharkgulf Technologies Group Head of Finance and Legal Affairs Jessie Lei and Blueshark Ecosystem CEO (Asean) Jeff Chong.
Blueshark Ecosystem Sdn Bhd Group COO (Asean) Jin Chan said the Blueshark R series is the culmination of the efforts to bring sustainable and innovative solutions to the urban mobility market.
“With swappable battery technology and best-in-class technology, we are introducing a superior yet affordable product that will make smart electric scooters more accessible to a wider audience,” he said.
For details, visit https://blueshark.com.my/
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