Chinese tech major Xiaomi is renowned for having a portfolio encompassing a complete lifestyle experience through its products. One such product is the electric bike that the company makes. With the first model hitting the market last year, the company is back with an upgraded version of its electric bicycle in 2019 and is calling it the HIMO C20.
The latest e-bike by Xiaomi comes at a price of $375 (~Rs 26,000), though it does offer certain features that are only found in high-end electric bikes. For instance, the bike comes with an air pump hidden in its seat tube. There is also an LED display that shows info like battery capacity, speed, distance and pedal assist level.
Xiaomi HIMO C20 (Image: Xiaomi)
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In addition, the electric bike by Xiaomi comes with LED lights at both the front and the rear powered by the e-bike’s main battery. As for the main battery, a 36V 10Ah removable pack providing 360 Wh of energy backs the HIMO C20. It is capable enough to power a 250 W rear hub motor that further propels the e-bike to a top speed of 25 kmph and a total range of 80 km on a single charge when using pedal assist. The charging time for the battery is claimed to be 6 hours.
As for the e-bike’s build, there's an aluminium chassis connected to 20-inch front and rear wheels, both of which sport disc brakes. With a total weight of 21 kg, the bicycle is relatively light for an electric bicycle.
Xiaomi HIMO C20 (Image: Xiaomi)
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With all these features and specifications, the new HIMO C20 is a step up from Xiaomi’s last year’s offering, the HIMO V1, that had a 216 Wh battery, smaller wheels and a single brake. At $261 (~Rs 18,000), that was the beginning for the firm to gain ground in the mobility industry, while the new HIMO C20 is the next level.
Don’t get your hopes up though, as the e-bike is only available for purchase in China as of now. But as and when the company plans to bring it to its other markets, including India, the HIMO C20 will be a strong product for the rivals to compete with at its price.