River Indie e-Scooter Launched at ₹1,25,000

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Bengaluru-based electric vehicle start-up River has showcased its first product called the Indie e-scooter, which it claims is the SUV of scooters. The e-scooter which is available for pre-orders is priced at Rs 1,25,000 (ex-showroom Bengaluru) post the FAME II subsidy, which the company has currently applied for.

According to the company the e-scooter was conceived through a design-first approach at its R&D facility in Bengaluru. It says the Indie will brings a new design offering with many unique features such as the largest storage space of 55-litres (43 litre boot space and 12 litre glove box). The e-scooter has a peak power of 6.7kW that can achieve a top speed of 90kmph, 18 degrees of gradeability, a 4kWh battery provides a claimed real world-range of 120km (on Eco mode).

It has three riding mode – Eco, Ride and Rush and can be charged upto 80 percent in 5 hours using a standard charger.

The e-scooter features 14-inch wheels, the first in the e-scooter segment in India, which allows a higher riding position, better rideability and manoeouvarability on variety of road conditions. It has a lock & load pannier-stays on the sides offer an array of customisation options to serve different purposes for customers.

It features a signature twin beam headlamps and a unique tail lamp design to give the e-scooter a distinct look. The motorcycle-inspired clip-on handlebar provides better handling and stability, which also protects the e-scooter panels in the event of a fall.

To support a variety of riders, the riding position is designed to accommodate individuals of different heights. It claims to come with the longest and widest seat in the segment, which provides higher comfort. The Indie also sports a front food peg, a first in the scooter segment in India. A twin rear hydraulic suspension and telescopic front suspension add to the comfort.
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River Indie electric scooter updated, now costs Rs 1.43 lakh

Bengaluru-based electric scooter startup River has updated its maiden product, the Indie, with a few changes and two new colours for 2025. But what's likely to affect its potential buyers the most is the new price, which now stands at Rs 1.43 lakh.

The biggest mechanical change to the Indie is the new chain final drive, which sends power to the rear wheel. This marks a departure from the norm, where every other e-scooter uses either a belt final drive, a swingarm-mounted motor, or a hub motor. Currently, the River Indie is the only Indian e-scooter to use this mechanism.

Another change is the presence of a dedicated reverse button. River says that customer feedback has prompted this decision. The final change is the addition of two new colours: grey and white.
As mentioned earlier, the price has risen by Rs 18,000 from the Indie’s original price at launch, and now stands at Rs 1.43 lakh. That puts the River Indie directly in the crosshairs of established competitors like the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak 3201, Ather Rizta, and Ola S1 Pro.

Autocar