Bengaluru-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, River, has entered the highly competitive e-scooter space with its first model – the River Indie. The new quirky-looking electric scooter has been launched in India at Rs. 1.25 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru) and the company will commence deliveries from August 2023. Here’s everything you need to know about this new Ola S1 Pro and Ather 450X rival.
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1. The new River Indie electric scooter has been designed and developed in India from scratch, at the company’s R&D facility in Bengaluru, and it will also be manufactured locally. The company is looking at an annual production capacity of 100,000 units.
2. Visually, the electric scooter comes with a quirky design, and it’s offered in three colour options – Summer Red, Monsoon Blue and Spring Yellow. The Indie also features “Safeguards”, a set of pre-attached metal bars that can protect the body panels in the event of a fall.
The River Indie electric scooter comes in 3 colours - Summer Red, Monsoon Blue and Spring Yellow.
3. The scooter comes with dual-beam LED headlights and an LED taillight along with a flat front apron and a nice wide seat. The Indie also gets a high-contrast 6-inch colour instrument display, two USB charging ports, and a reverse parking assist function. The scooter also runs on a set of 14-inch alloy wheels.
4. In terms of utility features, the new River Indie EV also gets a massive 43-litre under-seat storage compartment along with a 12-litre glove box, pannier mounts on either side and a bag hook. The Indie is a first-of-their-kind scooter to get this exclusive pannier-stays which offer an array of customisation options.
The Indie also gets a high-contrast 6-inch colour instrument display, two USB charging ports, and a reverse parking assist function.
5. The River Indie electric scooter comes with a 4 kWh battery that powers the electric motor to produce around 9 bhp (6.7 kW) and 26 Nm of peak torque. The scooter gets three riding modes – Eco, Ride, and Rush, and can offer a maximum speed of 90 kmph, while the 0-40 kmph sprint will take around 4 seconds.
6. River claims a real-world range of 120 km and has a gradeability of 18 degrees. The battery can be charged to 80 per cent in five hours with a standard charger, which is included in the cost of the scooter. The battery also supports fast charging and is IP67 certified.
The River Indie electric scooter comes with a 4 kWh battery with a claimed range of 120 km
7. Right now, River has only announced the ex-showroom Bengaluru price for the Indie e-scooter, which stands at Rs. 1.25 lakh. The company, which plans to begin deliveries in August 2023, has said that it will soon announce prices for other cities as well.
