# Premium Indian E-Bikes Svitch Announced its Fifth Electric Bicycle, the 'LITE XE' By Colin Smith | Published 2022-11-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lite-xe References: [e-vehicleinfo](https://e-vehicleinfo.com/svitch-launches-new-electric-bike-lite-xe-priced-at-74999/) & [svitch.bike](https://svitch.bike/lite-xe/)  'Svitch,' an India-based electric bicycle manufacturer that creates products primarily for the local market, announced the 'LITE XE,' the company's fifth electric bicycle. Svitch entered the market in mid-2022 with with long-range e-bike, the '[CSR 762](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/csr-762).' Since that time, the company has released long-range commuter bikes, off-road bikes, and foldable bikes targeted at different consumers. The LITE XE is positioned as an affordable bike available in five colorways. The bike comes with a 250W Svitch-branded motor and a 10.4 Ah battery pack. The gear system comes from [Shimano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etb-200) and is a seven-speeder, while the bike is also equipped with 20x3 [fat-tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engwe-l20-30-series), five levels of pedal assistance, and LED lights for safety and road indicators. The Svitch LITE XE retails for INR 74,999, or roughly $900 USD. Image Credit: Svitch ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Bicycle Manufacturing in India:** The rise of electric bicycles in India presents an opportunity for companies, such as Svitch, to innovate and create affordable and localized products for the Indian market. - **Affordable Electric Bikes for Local Market:** The creation of affordable and practical electric bicycles, such as Svitch's LITE XE, is a disruptive innovation that could reshape the transportation industry in India. - **Fat-tire Electric Bicycles:** The introduction of fat-tire electric bicycles by Svitch, as seen in the LITE XE, presents an opportunity for companies to create unique off-road e-bikes for enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electric Bicycle Industry:** Companies that produce electric bicycles could expand their offerings to cater to the Indian market, by focusing on affordable and localized products. - **Automotive Industry:** The growth of the electric bicycle industry in India could disrupt the automotive industry, as consumers may opt to use e-bikes for short commutes and errands. - **Outdoor & Adventure Industry:** Fat-tire electric bicycles, like Svitch's LITE XE, could represent an innovative addition to the outdoor and adventure industry for off-road enthusiasts and bikers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Debut E-Bike Startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/csr-762.md) - [Steel-Frame Quick-Charging eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltic-x.md) - [Micromobility Brand Bike Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swytch-go-ebike.md) - [Budget-Focused Reliable Ebikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lectric-xp-lite.md) - [Overhauled Budget-Friendly E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xp-lite-2.md) - [Smart E-Bike Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elixe-ebike.md) - [Bengaluru-Made Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emobi-akx.md) - [Lightweight Urbanite eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volt-lite.md) - [Affordable Foldable Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z4-lite.md)