River Indie Electric Scooter Bookings Reopen; Price Now Starts at Rs 1.38 Lakh

River has updated the price of its electric scooter, the Indie. The maiden model from the company, which was previously priced at Rs 1.25 lakh in 2023, has now increased in cost by Rs 13,000, with the prelaunch pricing being limited to the first 1,000 Bengaluru clients. Following this hike, the Indie now carries a price tag of Rs 1.38 lakh. Both mentioned prices are ex-showroom, Bengaluru. Although the two-wheeler manufacturer appears to have been able to prevent prices from scaling drastically, it was anticipated that the significant cut in the FAME II subsidy last year would result in a substantial amount of price increases for electric scooters. Besides this, River is once again accepting reservations for the electric scooter. After the first wave of purchases, the maker halted taking reservations for the Indie last year, with prospective buyers able to get into a waitlist until bookings resumed. The token amount for booking stands at Rs 2,500. Currently, the Indie is only available to customers in Bengaluru, but in the upcoming months, the company plans to expand to other cities. The firm opened its first retail outlet in Bengaluru.

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River Indie Electric Scooter: Design 

With its slightly distinctive design, especially the large squarish twin-beam LED headlight mounted in the front apron, the River Indie definitely sticks out from the rest of the pack. Other notable styling elements include a wide seat, flat floor, foot pegs for the front rider, and hard mounts for panniers incorporated into the sides. It comes with 14-inch wheels, the largest for any electric scooter in the country. With a 43-litre capacity, the under-seat storage is likewise the largest for an e-scooter in India. In addition, there is a 12-litre storage capacity in the front glove box. Moreover, in the event of a fall, the scooter will be shielded from damage by metal crash guards installed on the front.

River Indie Electric Scooter: Battery Pack and Range 

In terms of mechanical specifications, the River Indie is powered by a 4kWh IP67-rated battery pack with a claimed real-world range of 120-kilometre. The mid-mounted motor of the e-scooter brings about 9bhp of maximum power and 26Nm of peak torque, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 40km/h in 3.9 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 90km/h. The manufacturer states that the EV's battery can be charged from 0 to 80 per cent with a standard charger in five hours. Furthermore, the scooter comes with a five-year, 50,000-mile warranty on both the motor and battery.

River Indie Electric Scooter: Hardware and Features

The suspension system comprises a twin rear hydraulic suspension in the back and a telescopic front fork. Two discs—a 200mm rear and a 240mm front—are employed for braking. The Indie boasts a 165mm ground clearance and CBS. It is claimed to have 18 degrees of gradeability (ability to climb inclines). The instrumentation has a high-contrast display that provides clear visibility even in bright sunlight.

On the feature front, two USB charging ports—one on the handlebar and one in the glove box—are offered with the e-scooter. It also provides a range of storage options for additional luggage. The Indie has a coloured LCD dash and all-LED lighting along with three riding modes: Rush, Ride, and Eco.

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River Indie Electric Scooter: Rivals

The River Indie electric scooter has direct market rivals in the form of the Ather 450S, the Bajaj Chetak Premium, the TVS iQube S, and the Ola S1 Pro.