Utility Electric Vehicle

River Indie ‘SUV of Scooters’ Expands Metro Deliveries at Rs 1.57 Lakh: 43-Litre Boot & 120km Range

Bengaluru-based EV mobility startup River has significantly scaled customer deliveries of the critically acclaimed River Indie across prime Indian metropolises for the festive season, priced at Rs 1.57 lakh (ex-showroom). Affectionately dubbed the SUV of Scooters, the River Indie carves a unique lifestyle niche by combining utilitarian ruggedness, class-leading cargo capacity, oversized 14-inch rolling gear, and proven electric battery reliability.

Massive 55 Litres of Total Cargo Capacity

Storage practicality on the River Indie is unmatched across two-wheelers in India. The scooter features a colossal 43-litre underseat storage compartment capable of easily holding two full-sized helmets or bulky courier backpacks. This is complemented by an enclosed 12-litre front glovebox equipped with a USB fast-charging port, providing an astounding 55 litres of lockable utility space.

Practicality extends further with integrated crash guards, dual front utility footpegs for hauling large floorboard boxes, and modular clip-on luggage stays for mounting side panniers and a top box.

4.0 kWh Battery Pack with 120 km TrueRange

Powering the Indie is an IP67-rated 4.0 kWh lithium-ion battery pack protected by a steel cradle casing against road debris and waterlogging. The scooter achieves an IDC certified range of 161 km on a full charge, translating into an authentic 120 km of TrueRange in Eco mode.

The powertrain utilizes a mid-drive permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) pumping out 6.7 kW (9.0 bhp) of peak power and 26 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 40 km/h in 3.9 seconds, with a top speed of 90 km/h across three tailored riding modes: Eco, Ride, and Rush.

14-Inch Alloy Wheels and Motorcycle-Grade Ground Clearance

Setting the River Indie apart from conventional 10-inch and 12-inch scooters are its massive 14-inch cast alloy wheels shod in wide 110/70 front and 120/70 rear tubeless tyres. Combined with 165 mm of motorcycle-grade ground clearance, the Indie glides over cratered monsoon potholes, flooded streets, and rural gravel paths without scraping its underbelly.

Suspension duties are handled by robust 43 mm telescopic front forks and twin hydraulic rear shock absorbers. Braking is assured by a 240 mm front disc and 200 mm rear disc linked via Combined Braking System (CBS).