Name: River Indie
Brand: River
SKU: 82-2872
Price: 150999 INR
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Bengaluru-based EV manufacturer River has enhanced the ownership value of its flagship e-scooter, the Indie, with&nbsp;an 8-year / 80,000 km extended warranty&nbsp;on both the battery and the motor.&nbsp;The new extended warranty option will&nbsp;be available starting on October 1, 2025,&nbsp;for all new bookings and existing customers. The current Indie owners (who have the 5-year warranty) can upgrade to the new 8-year plan&nbsp;within a one-month window&nbsp;at a low price of Rs 3,399 + GST. Meanwhile, customers who purchased their scooters&nbsp;after April 1, 2025, can opt for the new&nbsp;warranty programme at Rs 8,399 + GST. Here are more details on the coverage of the extended warranty programme.&nbsp;<h2>River Indie&nbsp;8-Year Warranty Plan:&nbsp;What’s Included?</h2>The new 8-year/80,000 km extended warranty for the River Indie electric scooter provides coverage for the most vital and costly components: the battery and motor. It includes the battery&nbsp;if its state of health&nbsp;drops below 70%. The warranty also covers the motor&nbsp;if it stops working even after repair.Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autox.com/news/bike-news/tvs-iqube-ev-gets-smartwatch-connectivity-via-noise-121789/">TVS iQube EV Gets Smartwatch Connectivity via Noise</a>According to River, the newly launched warranty programme is one of the best in the electric two-wheeler industry. It protects buyers from costly repairs&nbsp;and makes owning an electric vehicle easier.&nbsp;Currently, River has 32 stores in 15 cities,&nbsp;including Mysuru, Vishakapatnam, and Kochi. The company plans to expand its network&nbsp;to more cities across India by 2026.<h2>River Indie: Key Highlights</h2>The River Indie, an electric maxi-scooter, has a 4kWh IP67-rated lithium-ion battery, which allows for a range of about 120 kilometres on a single charge.&nbsp;It can be charged to 80%&nbsp;in just 4 hours using a standard 5A socket, while&nbsp;the full charging time is 5.5 hours.Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autox.com/news/bike-news/honda-bikes-scooters-get-price-cuts-of-up-to-rs-18887-after-gst-update-121730/">Honda Bikes, Scooters Get Price Cuts of Up to Rs 18,887 After GST Update</a>The electric scooter gets an all-digital instrument cluster,&nbsp;which offers information about range, speed,&nbsp;and battery levels.&nbsp;It has a spacious 43-litre boot that is&nbsp;large enough to fit a helmet, a bag, or groceries. The scooter is currently priced at Rs 1.44 lakh (ex-showroom).

River Indie Gets 8-Year Battery & Motor Warranty Option – Here's All You Need to Know

The new 8-year warranty costs Rs 8,399 (+GST) for buyers who made purchases post-April 1, 2025. Existing 5-year warranty users can upgrade to the new plan for Rs 3,399 (+GST) within a one-month window.

Following the inauguration of its first showroom in Bengaluru,&nbsp;River in collaboration with Sri Rajarajeshwara EV Mobility has launched&nbsp;its first retail store in Hyderabad's&nbsp;Kukatpally. Spanning over&nbsp;1000 sq. ft., the store is designed to offer a first-hand look at all River offerings,&nbsp;including&nbsp;accessories and merchandise. It also has on display its maiden two-wheeler, the Indie electric scooter, the deliveries of which have commenced. Interested customers can visit the store, take a good look at the company's merchandise, book test rides or purchase the Indie. The Indie is available at Rs 1.38 lakh (ex-showroom, Hyderabad).

For those not aware, River revised the prices of the Indie&nbsp;in January 2024. With this,&nbsp;the Indie became&nbsp;Rs 13,000 more expensive than the time it was first launched (Rs 1.25 lakh, ex-showroom) in&nbsp;India. The River Indie is currently being offered in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.&nbsp;

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Moreover, River plans to expand its footprint in other&nbsp;cities such as Chennai, Kochi, Coimbatore, Thiruvananthapuram, Ahmedabad, Surat, Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur, in the next few months, with an aspiration to ramp up its presence in 50+ cities by year-end.&nbsp;

Aravind Mani, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, River, 'After the success of our flagship store in Bengaluru, we’re excited to launch in Hyderabad. The demand for electric scooters is high in Telangana, and the initial pre-orders from Hyderabad are a testament to that'.

Aravind added, 'Our goal is to establish the River Indie as a distinctive vehicle in the region, offering both style and convenience. Looking ahead, we plan to expand to over 100 cities in the next two years, prioritising an exceptional customer experience.'

<h2>River Indie: Specs</h2>

The River Indie is equipped with a&nbsp;9bhp mid-mounted electric motor drawing power from a&nbsp;4kWh IP67-rated battery pack. The battery yields a claimed IDC range of 120km. According to River, the battery can be charged from 0 to 80 percent with a standard charger in five hours. Three ride modes are on offer as well&nbsp;–&nbsp;Rush, Ride, and Eco.

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In terms of market competition, the Indie takes on the&nbsp;Ather 450S, Ola S1 Air, Bajaj Chetak Premium, and the TVS iQube.&nbsp;

River Indie e-Scooter Now Available in Hyderabad

River plans to expand its footprint in cities such as Chennai, Kochi, Coimbatore, Thiruvananthapuram, Ahmedabad, Surat, Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur, in the next few months, with an aspiration to ramp up its presence in 50+ cities by year-end. 

Yamaha Motor Company, one of the top two-wheeler manufacturers in the world, has invested in the Indian electric manufacturer River, giving it a substantial boost.&nbsp;A total of USD 40 million (approximately Rs&nbsp;333 crore) was invested in the Bengaluru-based company's Series B round, including contributions from current investors Al Futtaim Group, Lowercarbon Capital, Toyota Ventures, and Maniv Mobility. The Japanese motorcycle giant contributed over USD 20 million, or roughly 60 per cent, of the total.&nbsp;River has now raised USD 68 million (about Rs&nbsp;565 crore) in total since it began operations in March 2021 thanks to this round.&nbsp;The firm currently operates a single outlet in Bengaluru, which&nbsp;opened last month and more will be added throughout 2024, beginning in southern India.&nbsp;With the funds, the company intends to increase R&amp;D expenditures for the upcoming product lineup and expand its nationwide distribution and service network.&nbsp;River had previously stated that it aims to produce 5,000 units per month by 2025.

<h2>Yamaha and River&nbsp;Comment</h2>

According to <a href="https://www.autox.com/news/bike-news/yamaha-fz-x-chrome-edition-launched-in-india-at-rs-140-lakh-116077/">Yamaha</a>, the investment remains financial for the time being. The company expressed its excitement about River's founders, Aravind Mani and Vipin George, and their belief in the brand in a statement.

Hajime ‘Jim’ Aota, Chief General Manager of New Business Development Centre, Yamaha Motor Co. commented, “We are impressed by the progress that River has achieved in such a short span of time, especially with the strong focus on design and technology. We are excited about the conviction that Aravind and Vipin have for River and how Yamaha can support the company to achieve this.”

Aravind Mani, Co-Founder &amp; CEO, River remarked, “The investment is a significant boost for our plan to build a billion-dollar global utility-lifestyle brand by 2030. We have built a great base in R&amp;D and manufacturing over the last two years and now, it’s time to grow.”, said Aravind Mani, Co-founder and CEO of River.

Vipin George, Co-Founder &amp; Chief Product Officer, River said, “The collaboration with Yamaha will help us leverage the design and technology capability that we have built at River. I learned to ride on a Yamaha motorcycle and have been amazed by the highest levels of performance that they stand for. And now, Yamaha investing in River is quite a surreal feeling. I’m excited about what the partnership can achieve”.

Paul Willis, CEO, AI-Futtaim Automotive stated, “It’s been a pleasure to watch River grow since our first investment in 2023. Indie made a strong debut in the Indian market and stands out from anything that is out there. We also see strong potential for Indie in many international markets. We are excited about the next phase of growth for River both inside and outside India.”

<h2>River Indie Electric Scooter: Key Details</h2>

At a pre-launch price of Rs 1.25 lakh, River debuted its first product, the Indie electric scooter, in February 2023.&nbsp;According to the most recent vehicle registration data on the VAHAN portal, deliveries of Indie scooters started late in 2023 and the firm has delivered around 150 scooters in Bengaluru to date. The model carries a&nbsp;price tag of&nbsp;Rs 1.38 lakh (ex-showroom). For the uninitiated, the entire Indie design and development process took place at the River R&amp;D centre in Bengaluru, and the product was manufactured at the Hoskote factory.

Mechanically, the <a href="https://www.autox.com/news/bike-news/river-indie-electric-scooter-bookings-reopen-price-now-starts-at-rs-138-lakh-115914/">River Indie</a> is powered by a 4kWh IP67-rated battery pack with a stated real-world range of 120-kilometre. The scooter's mid-mounted engine generates around 9bhp of maximum power and 26Nm of peak torque, allowing it to sprint from 0 to 40km/h in 3.9 seconds and achieve a top speed of 90km/h. As per the manufacturer, the EV's battery can be charged from 0 to 80 per cent in five hours using a standard charger. The scooter also includes a five-year, 50,000-mile warranty on both the motor and the battery.

Regarding features, the e-scooter comes with two USB charging ports: one on the handlebar and one in the glove box. It further&nbsp;offers plenty of options for storing additional luggage along with&nbsp;three riding modes: Rush, Ride, and Eco. Additionally,&nbsp;there's&nbsp;an all-LED lighting setup and a coloured LCD dash. Lastly, the Ather 450S, the Bajaj Chetak Premium, the TVS iQube S, and the Ola S1 Pro make up the list of&nbsp;Indie's direct competitors in the market.&nbsp;

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According to Yamaha, the investment remains financial for the time being. The company expressed its excitement about River's founders, Aravind Mani and Vipin George, and their belief in the brand.

River, a Bengaluru-based EV company, has launched its first electric scooter in India. The new scooter - Indie, will retail at a price of Rs. 1.25 lakh (ex-showroom, Bangalore), and deliveries for the same will reportedly commence in August 2023. Electric scooters are becoming increasingly popular in India due to their cost-effectiveness and convenience. The Indian government has been pushing for the adoption of electric vehicles in the country, as part of its efforts to reduce emissions and encourage clean energy. Moreover, the demand for electric scooters in India has seen a rapid rise in recent years, with more and more people opting for them as an alternative to petrol and diesel vehicles. Hence, keeping pace with competitors like Ola, Ather, Bajaj, and more, the startup has rolled out its first EV in the market. Let's know more about this new EV that is all set to roll on Indian roads.&nbsp;

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Mechanical Details&nbsp;

A 4kWh battery pack with an IP67 rating and a stated real-world range of 120 kilometre powers the River Indie. The River Indie can reach a top speed of 90km/h and accelerate from 0 to 40km/h in 3.9 seconds, all thanks to the mid-mounted motor that produces 9bhp and 26Nm. According to River, a standard charger can charge the battery of the EV to 80% in 5 hours. Both the scooter's battery and its motor have a five-year, 50,000-mile warranty.

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Dimensions &amp; Hardware

The e-scooter has 14-inch wheels, a 770mm seat height, a telescopic fork, and a front and rear suspension system with twin shock absorbers. The Indie sports a 165mm ground clearance, 240mm/200mm (front/rear) disc braking setup, and CBS. It is said to have 18 degrees of gradeability (ability to climb inclines).

Feature Kit&nbsp;

Crash guards and front footpegs are two unique features of the River Indie. The e-scooter comes with two USB charging ports are also included, one on the handlebar and one in the glove box. Further, it offers a variety of add-on luggage choices, including a top box with a capacity of 25 litres and pannier sets with a capacity of up to 40 litres. The Indie comes with all-LED lighting and gets a coloured LCD dash. Moreover, it has three riding modes - Eco, Ride, and Rush.

Design

The e-scooter has a unique appearance due to its twin-beam headlamps and distinctive tail lamp layout. Better handling and stability are promised by the clip-on handlebar, inspired by motorcycles, and safeguards the e-scooter panels in the case of a fall.

Price&nbsp;

The River Indie is more expensive than the TVS iQube S but is priced lower than the Bajaj Chetak, the Ola S1 Pro, and the Ather 450X at Rs 1.25 lakh ex-showroom (introductory price).&nbsp;

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Bookings for the River Indie are open, and interested buyers can place an order via the official website. The deliveries of the e-scooter are expected to begin in August 2023. Further, according to the reports, River will start selling the Indie e-scooter in Bengaluru shortly, with hopes to spread to 50 Indian cities by 2024.

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