This Famous Moped From Your Childhood Is Back On Roads

Kinetic Green has brought back the Luna name as an electric moped. The E-Luna Prime is priced at Rs 82,490 and targets the same no-nonsense users who once relied on the original Luna for daily work. There are two variants with claimed ranges of 110 kilometres and 140 kilometres.

The aim is simple. Keep costs low, make it easy to ride, and cover the basics that commuters and small businesses need. The company says its first E-Luna found over 25,000 buyers within months, which set the stage for this upgraded Prime version.

The original Luna became a household tool across rural and semi-urban India in the 1980s and 1990s. It was light, simple, and easy to fix. The electric version tries to keep that spirit while moving to modern hardware. It is still a utility machine first, not a flashy lifestyle product.

Hardware and design, kept practical

The E-Luna Prime gets 16-inch alloy wheels. These allow tubeless tyres, which helps with puncture resistance and quick roadside fixes. The wheels get simple rim stickers for a bit of visual pop without drifting away from the functional look.

Up front, an LED headlamp replaces old bulb units and should improve night visibility. A digital instrument console replaces basic analogue meters, so riders get clear readouts without complicated menus.

The frame uses a bold red colour with silver side cladding, which gives the moped some distinction while keeping the bodywork clean. There is a tall windscreen for weather protection. Some buyers may find the height a bit much for the proportions, but it will keep wind and drizzle off the rider at typical city and town speeds. Body graphics are present but restrained.

The seat is a single piece and the layout is meant for one rider. The big benefit is space. A roomy front loading area is built to carry goods, tools, or small delivery boxes. That is exactly where the original Luna excelled. Six colour choices keep it simple for showroom decisions and help manufacturing.

Range, battery and running costs

Buyers can pick between 110 kilometre and 140 kilometre range options. The lower range suits short daily rides in towns and small cities. The higher range is aimed at users who cover longer routes in a day or work in spread-out rural areas. Both versions use lithium-ion batteries with a hub motor. This keeps the powertrain simple, reduces moving parts, and helps with easy maintenance.

Running cost is a major pitch. The company pegs it at about 10 paise per kilometre. On monthly ownership, it suggests a total of around Rs 2,500, which includes typical usage costs. By its math, a user could save up to Rs 60,000 a year versus a comparable petrol two-wheeler. Real savings will depend on electricity tariffs, charging habits, and how much a person rides. Even so, the gap to petrol costs remains the central draw.

Pricing, positioning and who should buy

At Rs 82,490 ex-showroom, the E-Luna Prime is positioned against entry petrol motorcycles in the 100 cc to 110 cc space rather than premium electric scooters. The message is clear. If you want a basic work machine and low running costs, this is the alternative to a small commuter bike. It is not trying to compete with feature-heavy e-scooters that focus on style and high performance.

The target user remains the same as the old Luna. Farmers, shop owners, field service staff, and delivery operators who need a dependable tool. The single seat setup tells you this is not meant to be a family ride every day. It is built to carry goods first and people second. For many households and small firms, that is exactly what they want.

Sales network and what to expect on the road

Kinetic Green says it has over 300 dealerships. That matters because sales alone do not make a product work. Parts and service support in smaller towns is critical. The old Luna’s reputation was built on easy fixes in tough conditions. The electric version has fewer mechanical bits and should be simpler in many ways, but aftersales reach will still decide long-term satisfaction.

On the road, riders can expect quiet operation, instant start, and simple controls. The LED headlamp will help during early morning and late evening runs. The tall screen will be handy in light rain and wind.

The alloy wheels and tubeless tyres should cut downtime from flats. The trade-off is performance that stays within modest limits, which suits the use case. Riders looking for quick acceleration, high top speed, or rich features will be better served by other products.