Later this year, the eagerly awaited T30 electric motorcycle from Indian EV startup Raptee.HV will go on sale. Since its October 2024 debut, the T30 has received over 8,000 reservations, indicating a high level of demand for this powerful electric bike.
ACKO Drive learned important details about the T30’s production schedule, launch date, and special features in an exclusive interview with Dinesh Arjun, co-founder and CEO of Raptee.HV.
Launch Timeline & Availability
Originally scheduled for release in early 2025, the Raptee T30 has been delayed because of homologation issues, which are a common obstacle for high-voltage electric motorcycles, a market that was essentially unexplored in India prior to Raptee.
- Confirmed Delivery Timeline: October 2025 (Festive Season)
- Current Dealerships: Operational in Chennai; new dealership opening soon in Bengaluru.
Production & Capacity Expansion
In order to meet the increasing demand, Arjun confirms that Raptee’s current manufacturing capacity of 1,500 units per month can be scaled up to 9,000 units per month.
- Bookings: 8,000+ as of August 2025
- Future Plans: Additional dealerships and an upcoming funding announcement to support expansion.
Key Features & Upgrades
Significant improvements will be made to the T30’s final production version over the 2024 prototype:
- Software Enhancements: Improved UI and system optimization.
- New Features: To be disclosed closer to launch, including variable regenerative braking (regen).
- Charging Infrastructure Growth: Nationwide DC chargers increased from 21,000 (Jan 2025) to ~32,000 (Aug 2025).
Performance Highlights
Being the first electric motorcycle in India to support CCS2 DC fast charging—a feature typically only found in electric cars—the Raptee T30 stands out..
- Range (IDC): ~200 km per charge
- Acceleration (0–60 km/h): 3.5 seconds
- Fast Charging: CCS2 DC – far quicker than standard electric bikes
- Performance Rivals: Ultraviolette F77 and KTM 250 Duke
Why the Raptee T30 Matters
The T30 is revolutionizing the Indian electric motorcycle market by bridging the gap between performance-focused bikes and commuter EVs thanks to its high-voltage platform, fast charging capability, and premium performance.
Raptee is well-positioned to take on established competitors and establish new benchmarks for EV motorcycles in India, with deliveries beginning in October 2025.
FAQs About the Raptee T30 Electric Motorcycle
1. What is the expected launch date of the Raptee T30?
The Raptee T30 is expected to launch in October 2025, coinciding with India’s festive season.
2. What is the range of the Raptee T30?
The T30 claims an IDC range of 200 km on a single charge.
3. How fast can the Raptee T30 charge?
It supports CCS2 DC fast charging, making it one of the fastest-charging electric bikes in India.
4. How does it compare to competitors?
Performance-wise, it competes with the Ultraviolette F77 and offers acceleration similar to the KTM 250 Duke.
5. Is the Raptee T30 worth waiting for?
If you want a premium, long-range, fast-charging electric motorcycle, the T30 is one of the most promising options in 2025.
