Bengaluru-based electric mobility startup River recently launched the River Indie electric scooter in India and here are the top 5 things you need to know about it.
Price & Bookings
The newly launched River Indie electric scooter is priced at Rs 1.25 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru). Furthermore, this price includes FAME 2 subsidy and a home charger as well. On top of that, interested customers can pre-book the River Indie electric scooter for Rs 1,250.
Powertrain
The newly launched River Indie electric scooter is powered by an electric motor capable of producing 8.98bhp of peak power and 26Nm of peak torque. Furthermore, the new River Indie electric scooter comes equipped with an NMC aluminium-cased non-removable battery pack that is rated at 4kWh.
Range & Charging
Thanks to its large 4kWh battery pack, the newly launched River Indie claims to have a real-world range of 120 kilometres on a fully charged battery pack while commuting in ECO mode. Also, it takes just 5 hours to charge to 80 per cent of battery capacity using the standard charger.
Features
Coming to the features, the River Indie electric scooter comes with features such as telescopic front suspension, digital instrument cluster, 14-inch wheels, front and rear disc brakes, CBS braking, USB charger, 12-litre glove box, 43-litre underseat storage, multiple ride modes including reverser mode and much more.
Competition
The newly launched River Indie electric scooter will rival the likes of much more established premium electric scooters such as Ather 450X, Ola S1 Pro, and TVS iQube S. However, unlike its competitors, the River Indie is much more utilitarian in nature and we expect the model to be very suitable for young entrepreneurs.
Thoughts About The New River Indie Electric Scooter
As mentioned, the newly launched River Indie electric scooter will be very suitable for young entrepreneurs with its large storage options and sturdy mounting points. Moreover, we expect this utilitarian nature of the River Indie electric scooter to help it stand out against other EVs in the market.
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