Bengaluru-based startup launches River India e-scooter. Check features and specifications

The vehicle is available at ₹1.25 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru) and bookings are open on the company's official website.

Published on: Feb 23, 2023, 12:32:12 IST

By HT News Desk, New Delhi

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River Electric, a Bengaluru-based startup, has launched River Indie, an electric scooter which, according to HT's sister publication Live Hindustan, has an ‘unusual’ design. The vehicle is priced at ₹1.25 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru) and bookings are open on the company's official website.

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By 2025, River Electric aims to sell at least 100,000 units of River Indie, said Live Hindustan, quoting the manufacturer.

River Indie: Features and specifications

Powertrain: The model is powered by a 6.7 kWh motor, that can produce maximum torque of 26 Nm. It comes with a battery pack of an IP67-rated 4 kWh battery.

Speed: According to River Electric, the e-scooter has a top speed of 90 kmph. River Indie takes just 3.9 seconds to go from 0 to 40 kmph.

Range: The startup claims that the vehicle has a range of 120 kms when fully charged. It is also offering a warranty of 5 years or 50,000 kms.

Features: It comes with features such as a 6-inch colour instrument system, big-size 20-inch footboard, LED taillights, integrated LED daytime running lights, dual front LED headlamps, park assist, dual USB port, and more.

Wheels: It has 14-inch alloy wheels, with a 240 mm disc brake in the front wheel. The rear wheel, on the other hand, has a 200 mm disc brake.

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