Chennai- Raptee.HV, a Motor Vehicle Manufacturing has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with its T30 electric motorcycle, becoming the first Indian two-wheeler to receive ARAI certification for high-voltage technology. This approval enables seamless compatibility with CCS2 DC fast-charging stations, the same infrastructure used by Tesla, Tata Motors, and other EV manufacturers.
Since its October 2024 debut, the Raptee T30 has garnered 8,000+ pre-launch registrations and is targeting $25 million in first-year sales, with deliveries starting in Chennai and Bangalore by Q1 2025–26. To scale production, the company is currently negotiating a $19 million funding round.
The T30’s high-voltage architecture addresses a critical challenge in EV adoption—charging time. Unlike conventional electric scooters that take 4–6 hours for a full charge, the T30 can recharge to 80% in just 40–45 minutes at any of India’s 22,000+ CCS2 charging stations.
Raptee has also secured 15+ patents for its proprietary battery management and thermal systems while achieving a 45% cost reduction in powertrain development compared to competitors, giving it a strong technical and financial edge in the market.
Mr. Dinesh Arjun.HV, CEO of Raptee.HV and former Tesla engineer, said"Just as cars moved from lead-acid to lithium-ion batteries, motorcycles must embrace high-voltage architecture. CCS2 compatibility isn’t just an innovation—it’s essential for India’s EV future."
Arjun’s team includes alumni from Ather Energy, Ola Electric, and Tata Motors, leveraging their expertise to optimize the T30’s 120 km range and 135 km/h top speed.
Raptee’s engineering team includes alumni from Ather Energy, Ola Electric, and Tata Motors, optimizing the T30’s 120 km range and 135 km/h top speed.
With 8,000+ pre-orders, 70% from tech professionals aged 25–40, Raptee is gearing up for rapid growth. The company plans to establish 50 experience centers across South India by 2026 and set up a 200,000-unit annual production facility near Chennai. Looking beyond India, Raptee aims to expand into Thailand and Vietnam by late 2026, tapping into ASEAN’s $4.2 billion electric two-wheeler market.
Backed by $5.3 million in 2023 funding, Raptee’s ongoing $19 million round has attracted interest from BlueOrchard Finance, a sustainability-focused impact investor, Bharat Innovation Fund, and auto OEMs exploring white-label collaborations. Priced at ₹1.45 lakh (ex-showroom), the T30 undercuts rivals like the Revolt RV400 (₹1.38 lakh) while delivering superior fast-charging capabilities.
