Matter, an Ahmedabad-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has announced a price hike for its e-motorcycles. The Matter Aera electric motorcycle was launched in India in March this year at a starting price of Rs 1.44 lakh, ex-showroom. However, due to the reduction in FAME 2 subsidy from the central government, the company will be increasing the prices of its products next month.

Matter Aera: New vs old price list
Matter Aera variant | New price | Old price | Difference |
Aera 5000 | Rs 1.74 lakh | Rs 1.44 lakh | Rs 30,000 |
Aera 5000+ | Rs 1.84 lakh | Rs 1.54 lakh | Rs 30,000 |
Matter is offering the Aera in two variants: 5000 and 5000+. The company will be increasing the prices of these electric motorcycles from June 6 owing to the reduction in FAME 2 subsidies. As per Matter, the prospective customers who will pre-book the Aera by June 5 will be able to get the product at the launch price along with a complimentary care package worth Rs 20,000.Â
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Matter Aera: Battery, range and performance
The Matter Aera gets a liquid-cooled 5 kWh battery and is claimed to offer a range of 125 km on a single charge. It has a peak power output of 10.5 kW (14 bhp) and is the first electric bike to get a 4-speed manual gearbox. The company is also providing a 3-year warranty for the battery pack and the motorcycle.Â
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Matter Aera: Availability and rivalsÂ
Pre-bookings for the Matter Aera are already open. One can book it for a token amount of Rs 2,000 by visiting the company’s official website or on Flipkart / OtoCapital. The deliveries of the Matter Aera will begin in September this year. It doesn’t have any direct rivals but indirectly will take on the likes of the Ather 450X, Simple One, Ola S1 Pro, etc.
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