Patanjali Electric Scooter: So, the internet basically lost its collective mind over reports that Patanjali was launching a ₹14,000 electric scooter with 440km range. Spoiler alert: it’s complete nonsense.
You know how WhatsApp forwards work, right? Well, this fake news spread faster than gossip in a housing society. Multiple websites started claiming that Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali had suddenly decided to take on Ola and TVS with an electric scooter that costs less than most people’s monthly grocery bill. The whole thing sounded fishy from the get-go, but hey, we Indians love a good deal – even if it defies the laws of physics.
The Fantasy Specs That Had Everyone Fooled
Picture this: a scooter that gives you 440km on a single charge, weighs just 75kg, hits 60kmph, and charges in 3-4 hours. All for ₹14,000. If this sounds like something out of a Bollywood movie where the hero’s bike can fly, you’re not wrong.
Let me break down why this is pure fantasy. The Simple One, which currently holds the crown for highest range in India at 248km, needs a massive 5.0 kWh battery pack. To get 440km, you’d need at least an 8 kWh battery. That’s like trying to stuff an elephant into a rickshaw – physically impossible while keeping the weight at 75kg.
But the fake reports didn’t stop there. They went full Bollywood with color names like “Spiritual White,” “Green Chakra,” “Black Dharma,” and “Yog Blue.” Someone clearly had fun creating this elaborate lie.
How This Nonsense Went Viral
Here’s where it gets interesting. This wasn’t some random uncle’s WhatsApp forward. The fake news appeared on proper-looking websites with detailed spec sheets, comparison tables, and everything. These guys did their homework – wrong homework, but still.
They even gave it a launch date: May 16, 2025. The articles looked so convincing that people started calling Patanjali stores asking when they could book one. Imagine the confusion of those poor store managers!
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When Reality Crashes the Party
Automotive experts took one look at these claims and basically said, “Beta, physics doesn’t work that way.” The UV Tesseract, which manages 261km range, needs a 6 kWh battery that’s placed more like a motorcycle than a scooter. Getting 440km range would require completely redesigning how scooters work.
And here’s the kicker – Patanjali has never even hinted at making vehicles. They’re busy selling toothpaste and atta, not planning to become the next Tesla.
The Aftermath of This Digital Drama
The damage was real, though. Patanjali dealers got bombarded with calls from excited customers. Social media was flooded with “booking kaise kare” comments. Some people even started planning their EMI budgets around this mythical scooter.
It’s actually quite sad how easily we fell for this. But then again, in a country where fuel prices make us cry every time we fill up, a ₹14,000 electric scooter with unlimited range sounds like winning the lottery.
What’s Actually Available (Without the Magic)
If you’re genuinely looking for affordable electric scooters, here’s the real deal. The Ola S1 X starts around ₹75,000 with about 150km range. The Ampere Magnus costs around ₹65,000 with 100km range. Not as exciting as the Patanjali fairy tale, but at least they actually exist.
These are realistic numbers based on current technology, not some alternate universe where batteries work on good vibes and positive energy.