Walton launches affordable new model of TAKYON e-bike

Bangladesh's top technology product manufacturer Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited has launched a new model of attractively designed TAKYON electric bike at affordable prices.

The eco-friendly TAKYON Leo e-bike was launched in three versions which can run for 40-80 kilometres on a single charge that takes only 6-8 hours. The bike will cost only 10 paisa per kilometre, said a press release.

Director General of ICT Division Md Mostafa Kamal recently launched the TAKYON Leo e-bike at Walton headquarters in Chandra of Gazipur.

Walton Digi-Tech’s Additional Managing Director Engineer Liakat Ali, Walton Hi-Tech’s Deputy Managing Director Alamgir Alam Sarkar, Senior Executive Director Easir Al-Imran and Walton Digi-Tech’s Chief Business Officer Touhidur Rahman Raad also attended the function, among others.

Walton e-bike is the first-ever in the segment in Bangladesh that got the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) approval. Currently, a total of four versions from two models of Walton e-bikes are available in the market. With its portable charger, the e-bike can be charged from the 220-volt power line used in the residence. The sound and pollution-free e-bike have low maintenance costs while it gives users a unique experience in safe riding.

The TAKYON Leo has three versions with 12AH, 20AH and 23AH batteries. The price of the 12Ah version is Tk 49,850 and it will run for 40 kilometres on a single charge. The 20Ah version will provide 70-kilometre mileage and it will be available at Tk 56,850. The 23Ah version is will be available at Tk 59,850 and it will run for 80 kilometres on a single charge.

Customers can place pre-orders for the three versions of the e-bike from the online sales platform of Walton Digi-Tech - https://waltondigitech.com/products/e-bike.

Buyers can also purchase TAKYON 1.00 e-bike from any Walton showroom across the country besides the same online sales platform. The red, blue and grey coloured e-bikes are available at Tk 1,27,750 only.

Earlier, after reaching Walton headquarters, Md Mostafa Kamal and other guests visited the production process of Walton’s various products including refrigerators, air conditioners, televisions, mobile phones, laptop computers, PCB-motherboard etc.

At the launch of the Walton e-bike, Md Mostofa Kamal said that Walton has set an example in our country by manufacturing the latest technology products. I am impressed by witnessing its state-of-the-art production plants. Nowadays e-bike is a necessary product. Besides, minimising transportation costs, e-bike plays important roles in protecting our environment. I admire Walton for its outstanding contribution to producing various new technology products.

Walton comprises numerous subsidiaries and affiliated businesses, most of them united under the Walton brand. The subsidiaries include Walton Motors, Walton Mobile, Walton Electronics, and Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited.

Walton produces electronics, computers, motor vehicles and telecommunication products. In April 2022, Walton bought three European brands to produce 4.8 million compressors a year, making the conglomerate the first-ever Bangladeshi brand to acquire any foreign brand.

Walton established country’s the first ever smartphone manufacturing factory and first-ever and only compressor manufacturing factory in April 2017.

Later in January 2018, Walton opened its first computer and laptop assembly plant in Bangladesh.