Matter Energy has launched its highly anticipated electric motorcycle, the Aera, in Bengaluru, marking a significant milestone in India’s EV journey.
Being the nation’s first 4-speed manual gearbox electric bike, the Aera is poised to merge performance, innovation, and sustainability like never before.
Design and Features
The Matter Aera comes with an aggressive, new-generation styling incorporating aerodynamic looks, offering equal proportions of functionality and looks. The vehicle sports LED headlights, split seats, and a touchscreen infotainment screen of 7 inches, offering Bluetooth compatibility and keyless access.
It is complemented with progressive blinkers, park assistance, and welcome lighting for maximum usability. Further, the Aera allows the installation of OTA updates, so its features are never out of date.
This combination of innovative design features makes the Aera a desirable and technologically advanced option for contemporary electric bike enthusiasts.
Performance and Specifications
The Matter Aera is powered by a 10.5kW liquid-cooled motor and a 5kWh battery, giving an impressive performance.
It accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h in under 6 seconds and gives a real-world range of 125 km on a single charge. The Aera stands out with its 4-speed manual transmission, giving a unique experience in the electric motorcycle market.
| Feature | Specification |
| Motor Power | 10.5 kW |
| Battery Capacity | 5 kWh |
| 0-60 km/h Acceleration | <6 seconds |
| Real-World Range | 125 km |
| Gearbox | 4-speed manual |
Market Response and Bookings
The Matter Aera has received an overwhelming 40,000 pre-bookings in the first month of its launch, demonstrating high demand for India’s first geared electric motorcycle.
Pre-bookings are open on Matter’s website, Flipkart, and OTO Capital for a token of ₹999. The two models, Aera 5000 and Aera 5000+, will cost ₹1.74 lakh and ₹1.84 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.
Experience rides and deliveries are now being planned by the company in multiple cities.
Cities Where Pre-Bookings Are Open:
- Bengaluru
- Ahmedabad
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Pune
- Kolkata
- Coimbatore
- Jaipur
Such mass availability signals Matter’s intent for a national launch, promising to redefine India’s electric two-wheeler space.
Connectivity and Partnerships
Matter Motor Works has teamed up with Bharti Airtel to implement cutting-edge IoT solutions in the Aera electric motorcycle.
Automotive-grade eSIMs from Airtel will provide real-time tracking of vehicles, performance, and analytics through the Airtel IoT Hub. 60,000 Aera bikes will be fitted with these features during the initial phase, improving the connected riding experience on Airtel’s pan-India network.
Future Plans and Expansion
Matter Energy plans to open 100 experience centers in 40 Indian cities by early 2025 to increase customer interaction and support.
By late 2025, the company also intends to release an Aera model that is more reasonably priced for the 100cc market. Matter also plans to raise up to $200 million in order to construct a second facility that will be finished by early 2026 and have an annual capacity of one million units.
The Matter Aera is set to revolutionize India’s electric motorcycling industry with its innovative design, breathtaking performance, and robust market acceptance.
With the company expanding its portfolio and reach, the Aera is set to lead the sustainable mobility future of India.
