Zen - 2024 updates from Halifax, Canada

[Ravi Kempaiah]

Grin has investor customers. Do you have a program for individual investors?

Yes, we do have some individual investors.
Having institutional investors and the Govt has been very beneficial so far. I think GRIN has done a fantastic job in building quality products.

 

[AleksR]

That is why we will be building a battery manufacturing facility to commercialize the long-lifetime batteries for all forms of electric mobility.
More details on the long-lifetime battery technology: https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/1-million-mile-ev-battery.29661/

Who is we?

 

[Ravi Kempaiah]

Who is we?

Zen Electric team (comprising scientists at Dalhousie University), private investors, and the Govt of Canada!

 

[tomjasz]

Zen Electric team (comprising scientists at Dalhousie University), private investors, and the Govt of Canada!

Is there a program link for private investors?

 

[AleksR]

Is there a program link for private investors?

I doubt it. The whole thing is just a PR.

 

[tomjasz]

I doubt it. The whole thing is just a PR.

Rude. Just plain rude.

 

[Ravi Kempaiah]

We are looking to set up a Zen Flagship E-bike store in the Oakville/Burlington region of Ontario. Currently, looking at a few locations and hope to have a store location finalized by the middle of May.
This will enable us to serve our customers in a more effective way. If you are from the area or want to be part of this venture in any way, please don't hesitate to reach out.

 

[Ravi Kempaiah]

Our partner store - The EShop in Halifax, has opened up, and it is one of the largest E-bike stores in Atlantic Canada.
As we strengthen our focus on batteries, the E-shop will carry a full range of Zen E-bike products and offer end-to-end service for all forms of micro-mobility (E-bikes, E-scooters) in Atlantic Canada. With strong eco-system partners like Dalhousie University, NOVONIX, Zen Electric, and The eShop, Nova Scotia is leading the way in Clean Transportation and battery innovation.
Two lucky winners won brand-new Zen E-bikes.

 

[Ravi Kempaiah]

Just received a small batch of SARAL bikes (25 units) and we have 6 left and we do have a few step-thru bikes left.

 

[Ravi Kempaiah]

Battery tech innovation

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[JGcycle]

Looks very effective.

 

[Ravi Kempaiah]

We now have a dealer in New Brunswick (near Moncton), Canada. Their team is knowledgeable and is fully committed to serving the New Brunswick community.
eDrive powersports will carry the entire lineup of Zen.
They already sold a few Zen Photon bikes and we are looking forward to growing our presence in Atlantic Canada.

 

[JGcycle]

Glad to see your bikes in NB.

 

[Ravi Kempaiah]

We have reserved 1 Photon for a friend, and the last 3 of our Photons are going to Vancouver tomorrow.
Thanks to those who purchased these amazing E-bikes. We are planning our next shipment and If you are looking for a Photon for your partner or friend, we can offer an unbeatable value. Thanks again folks. Our customer service team will be reaching out to you to ensure your ownership experience is a positive one.

 

[Ravi Kempaiah]

We have secured trademark for "Zen Electric Bikes" from the USPTO office.

 

[Ravi Kempaiah]

Our battery division is growing along with our E-bike division.
These home energy storage batteries are being tested for launch in early 2024 through our Zen Energy venture. These batteries are designed to serve markets in Africa and Caribbean, where electrical grid is unreliable.
currently, we are performing extensive testing on batteries at 40'C and we are seeing very good performance. Our E-bike battery that has been running for the past 1.5 years at 40'C shows 1200 cycles and has lost only 8% capacity.

 

[Ravi Kempaiah]

It has been a dream for a few years and has taken a lot of work, but finally, we are super excited to announce our battery mega factory in partnership with Greenfuel. An official press release will be out next week, and I am sharing a sneak peek for Zen customers on EBR.

I have been silent here for the past few weeks because we are busy setting up our battery megafactory in India. This will manufacture some of the most advanced E-bike batteries on the planet and those who are purchasing Photon Pro or Pure bikes, please know that you're supporting a larger vision here at Zen, not just purchasing an E-bike product. We are building some of the most advanced BMS and batteries for the E-bike market, and my hope is that you will be proud that you played a role in making this vision happen.

For E-bike markets in US and Europe, we will start with 5-year, 80,000 km warranty.

Please have a look at this video when you get a chance and I am grateful to all of you for being part of this larger mission of advancing clean mobility.

 

[CincyKid]

Love it! Congratulations!