Core Insights - Gogoro has begun deliveries of its new JEGO Smartscooter in Taiwan, achieving over 6,500 fully-paid preorders, indicating the strongest demand for a Gogoro vehicle since the pandemic began [1] - The majority of pre-order customers are first-time electric vehicle (EV) buyers, highlighting a new market segment for Gogoro [1] - Gogoro expects to realize the revenue from JEGO preorders in Q2 2024, as the vehicles are delivered and registered [1] Product Details - The JEGO Smartscooter features a new body design and incorporates many of Gogoro's core vehicle innovations, priced aggressively at USD$760 after government subsidies [2] - A new promotional battery swapping subscription plan is introduced, starting at USD$7 per month for 1,000 km of range when prepaid for 36 months, marking the lowest priced subscription plan ever offered by Gogoro [2] Company Background - Founded in 2011, Gogoro aims to innovate urban energy distribution and consumption, recognized as Asia-Pacific's Most Innovative Company of 2024 and Global Company of the Year for battery swapping for electric two-wheel vehicles [3] - Gogoro's battery swapping and vehicle platforms provide a sustainable ecosystem for urban mobility, leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence for battery management [3]
With More Than 6,500 Fully Paid Preorders, Gogoro has Begun Shipping its JEGO Smartscooter in Taiwan