Autocar India

Simple Energy crosses 10,000 annual sales for the first time

The brand has sold 10,429 units so far in 2026; 18,556 since sales began in 2023.
2 min read8 Sep '26
Ajit DalviAjit Dalvi
9 views
An outside shot showing the left side of the Simple Wave in Coral Red colour.

Simple Energy, which has been a regular in the monthly top 10 electric 2W OEM listing since February 2026 with its Simple One performance EV scooter, has clocked cumulative sales of over 10,000 units in the first eight months of this year. As per Vahan, between January and August 2026, the Bengaluru-based EV startup registered deliveries of 10,429 units, which is 203 percent more compared to last year’s 3,436 units for the same period. This momentum comes just as Simple launched its most affordable scooter yet, Wave, priced at Rs 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru) and its entry into the family scooter segment.

  1. Wave makes the brand more accessible with a lower Rs 1.10 lakh ex-showroom price
  2. Brand has consistently averaged as the top nine EV seller in India since February 2026

Wave is expected to be the sales topper for Simple

The family EV scooter is based on One, but more practical

With the Wave, Simple Energy is hoping to make, well, waves in the family e-scooter segment, which has been dominated by the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak and Hero Vida for the past couple of years. Add Ather Rizta with its steadily growing sales, and the new Konarc to that list of rivals as well. Compared to the more performance-based One, Wave targets a much wider customer with its base S 2.2 variant pricing (Rs 1.10 lakh, ex-showroom) as also the focus around everyday practicality, ride comfort, and usability across different rider demographics.

The scooter has four variants as per the battery capacity. The base Wave S is offered in two battery capacities: 2.2kWh (110km IDC range) and 2.7kWh (132Km IDC range). While the middle variant, Wave, has a 3.7kWh battery and 171km of IDC range, and the top Wave + variant has a 5kWh battery and has a 243km IDC range, the highest in its segment. Simple has announced that deliveries will commence on September 25.

Production capacity and showrooms are being increased

The increased presence is expected to improve the brand’s sales

In tandem with the Wave’s launch and expected market demand, the company states that it is scaling its manufacturing and retail footprint. The company currently has a production capacity of 3,000 units per month, and has over 75 outlets across 63 cities in India including Bengaluru, Delhi, Patna, Nagpur, Bhopal, Agra, Goa, Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Chennai.

Simple Energy Sales
Year
Units
YoY percentage change
CY2023
66
-
CY2024
1,433
-
CY2025
6,628
362
CY2026
10,429
203
Cumulative total
18,556
-
As per Vahan’s data, From January 1 till August 31, 2026

For Simple, whose highest monthly retails were in March 2026 (1,780 units), the new Wave gives it an opportunity to target the highest-selling sub-category in e-2Ws: the family scooter. Simple ranked 13 in CY2025 sales and entered the top 10 for the first time in February 2026 and has consistently averaged ninth position since. The brand has cumulatively sold 18,556 units since sales began in 2023. It remains to be seen if the Wave turns out to be the much needed boost for the brand to climb up higher on that list.

With inputs from Stephen Raj Antony.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 750: What you should expect

The upcoming ADV tourer might be the brand’s most modern motorcycle yet.
4 min read7 Sep '26
Stephen Raj AntonyStephen Raj Antony
An outside image showing the rear three quarters of the Himalayan 750

Hero MotoCorp aims to be number one Indian EV seller

CEO says the company’s investments in Ather and Euler should get it there, alongside Vida.
2 min read7 Sep '26
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk
A close-up shot of the Vida logo on the Vida VX2.

Jawa 42 Bobber All Stars Edition launched at Rs 2.09 lakh

The All Stars edition of the 42 Bobber follows the earlier All Stars trim on the standard Jawa 42 FJ.
1 min read7 Sep '26
Vishal VenugopalVishal Venugopal
Jawa 42 Bobber All Stars Edition

Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 launched at Rs 2.29 lakh

It comes in a single variant and three colours; all cost the same.
3 min read4 Sep '26
Stephen Raj AntonyStephen Raj Antony
An outside image of the Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 in Nelong White colour.

Kinetic Watts & Volts eyes seven overseas markets

Kinetic Watts & Volts (KWV), maker of the DX and DX+ electric scooters, is evaluating seven international markets as it looks to expand beyond India.
2 min read3 Sep '26
Ved JanveVed Janve
Kinetic Watts & Volts eyes seven overseas markets

Poll of the month

Would you pick a luxury MPV over an equivalent SUV?

Yes, nothing matches the business class seating of MPVs
Yes, MPVs are inherently more spacious
No, I like the driving experience of an SUV
No, I’d prefer an SUV for its ground clearance
1445 votes65 days remaining

Upcoming Bikes

Ultraviolette Automotive Shockwave
Ultraviolette Automotive Shockwave

₹1.50 - ₹2.00 Lakhs

Ultraviolette Automotive Tesseract
Ultraviolette Automotive Tesseract

₹1.20 - ₹1.80 Lakhs

Honda Rebel 500
Honda Rebel 500

₹4.30 - ₹4.70 Lakhs

Norton Manx R
Norton Manx R

₹24.00 - ₹26.00 Lakhs

Yamaha NMax 155
Yamaha NMax 155

₹1.50 - ₹1.60 Lakhs

Simple Energy Bikes

Simple Energy Simple Ultra
Simple Energy Simple Ultra

₹2.35 Lakhs

Simple Energy Simple OneS
Simple Energy Simple OneS

₹1.75 Lakhs

Simple Energy Simple One
Simple Energy Simple One

Trending Bikes

Royal Enfield Hunter 350
Royal Enfield Hunter 350

₹1.38 - ₹1.71 Lakhs

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

₹3.53 - ₹3.82 Lakhs

Honda SP 125
Honda SP 125

₹89.28 - ₹96.87 Thousand

Honda Activa 6G
Honda Activa 6G

₹75.96 - ₹90.83 Thousand

Latest Bikes

Royal Enfield Himalayan 440
Royal Enfield Himalayan 440

₹2.30 Lakhs

Ather Konarc
Ather Konarc

₹100.00 Thousand - ₹1.45 Lakhs

Yamaha R2
Yamaha R2

₹2.31 - ₹2.53 Lakhs

Honda ADV160
Honda ADV160

₹1.70 Lakhs