Check out this new stylish e-scooter in town, the Blueshark R Series

KUALA LUMPUR: For those who aren’t aware, Blueshark is a subsidiary of Shark Gulf Technologies Group. It offers advanced electric scooters and has recently launched its brand new offering, called the Blues Kark R Series.

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.”

This smart e-scooter offers class-leading features, a cutting-edge patented battery along with diverse ownership options.

Let us get to know the Blueshark R Series in detail

Variants & Price

In Malaysia, the e-scooter is offered in two variant options, namely the R1 and R1 Lite. They are priced as follows -

Blueshark R Series R1	RM 9,390
Blueshark R Series R1 Lite	RM 7,190

Included in the price is a charger with two charging cradles and a Bluetooth key. However, the buyers would need to pay a monthly rental of RM 79 for the two lithium-iron phosphate batteries.

As for the Corporate Rental Package, it costs RM 547 per month for the R1 and RM 487 per month for the R1 Lite. It covers the e-scooter, two battery packs, scheduled maintenance, and replacement of worn-out parts.

A refundable deposit of RM 250 will get owners a SIM card, a Bluetooth key, and an optional home charging kit.

Also available are BlueSwap Battery Subscription Plans which include the following -

BlueSwap Lite	Up to 36 battery swaps	RM59 per month
BlueSwap Standard	Up to 70 battery swaps	RM99 per month
BlueSwap Pro	Up to 120 battery swaps	RM139 per month
BlueSwap Flex	Pay-per-swap	RM1.95

Features

The e-scooter comes equipped with a 10-inch full-color IPS high-definition vibrant screen that runs on the brand’s ArkRide operating system. The latter supports media playback, GPS navigation, 4G/5G with Bluetooth connectivity, a riding recorder, and OTA updates.

Also part of the kit is -

• Advanced Driver-Assistance System
• Five driving modes
• Connectivity via a mobile app to locate the nearest swapping stations, make service appointments, or track the vehicle's location in real time, among others.

Powertrain

Powering the e-scooter is a set of battery packs with a total capacity of 2,880 kW. It offers a riding range of 110 km. It generates a maximum power of 6.7 hp along with a peak torque of 201 Nm. Thus offering quick acceleration and 80 kmph of top speed.

Charging

The battery pack gets fully charged in 3.5 hours and is capable of more than 2,000 full charging and discharging cycles. The battery pack can also be exchanged for a fully charged pack at the BlueStation.

Interested? In Malaysia, Blueshark electric scooters are distributed by EPMB.

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