India, Jan. 12 -- I didn't go into the Simple One Gen 2 ride expecting to be wowed. Electric scooters today are packed with numbers, modes and promises, but what really matters is how they feel once you're actually riding them. After spending a few hours with the scooter, I came away with a fairly clear picture of what Simple is trying to do with this update.

Visually, the Gen 2 doesn't announce itself loudly. If you've seen the earlier Simple One, this will look familiar. The scooter looks clean and balanced, and in Brazen Black, it comes across as mature rather than flashy. I liked that, it doesn't feel like it's trying too hard to stand out.

The riding position felt natural straight away. The seat height is slightly lower now, and th...