And it is precisely this insight that shaped MATTER’s bold step: the launch of India’s first geared electric motorbike, the AERA 5000+, in Hyderabad. “Every Indian rider dreams of having a geared motorbike, and we wanted to bring that joy into the EV space. But at the same time, if you want a lazy ride in city traffic, you can just stick to one gear and the bike won’t stall. You get the best of both worlds.”Kumar explains that the AERA is not only for Indian roads but for the entire tropical world. That’s why we have introduced our 22nd Century Ownership Plans—riders can basically own the bike by paying what they already spend on fuel every month.”