The electric scooter market in India is expanding at an exponential rate and we’ve witnessed a bunch of new names in the past few months. The latest one that we got to test was the Joy e-Bike Mihos. Here are our first impressions about it through this image gallery.
The Mihos e-scooter gets a retro design with a round LED headlight, curvy side panels, and a front apron. The design seems to have taken inspiration from the Vespa(s) of yesteryear. Overall, its proportions seem equal to that of a 110cc petrol scooter.
Joy e-Bike has equipped the Mihos with LED illumination, a TFT screen, and swanky alloys. These bits add a dash of a modern feel to the old-school theme. Moreover, the brand also emphasises the material used for the construction of the Mihos. It’s called Poly Dicyclopentadiene or PDCPD and is claimed to be indestructible. We tested the same using a mallet and the results came out positive.
However, this scooter’s build quality is not up to the mark and there are inconsistencies in the bodywork. The switchgear feels flimsy and so does the seat hinge. However, Joy e-Bike said that these were pre-production models and it’ll rectify the issues on the final version.
Speaking of the battery and motor, the Mihos packs a 1.5kWh hub-mounted electric motor linked to a 2.96kWh Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery pack. It has a claimed range of 130km (IDC) and can be charged in five hours. This e-scooter also features three riding modes: eco, sport, and hyper.
The power delivery from the Mihos is linear but it has a hard time meeting its claimed top speed of 63kmph. And since we rode it in a controlled environment of a go-kart track, the straight patch only allowed us to hit a maximum of 45kmph. Moreover, the eco mode lowers the power output further and its top speed comes down to 35kmph.
As mentioned above, we rode the Mihos e-scooter on a go-kart track and this translated to adequate direction switches. And while at it, we found that the handling department is pretty sorted on this one. It’s easy to flick from side to side and also maintains composure. But the side stand position hinders the cornering clearance and pretty much puts you on the opposite side of the corner.
With a smooth tarmac as the testing ground, we found that the suspension is set up on the stiffer side. We’d be able to get a better perspective once we test the Joy e-Bike Mihos on public roads. That said, its braking prowess is adequate and the hardware offers decent bite. But on pushing a little hard, there was notable brake fade and noise as well.
Now, with an asking price of Rs. 1.35 lakh (ex-showroom, India), the Mihos positions itself against some premium names like the Ola S1 Pro, Ather 450X, and the like. So, should you buy it? Read the first ride review to know more.
