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News18
2 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
Yamaha's First Electric Scooter For India Spotted Testing, Launch Expected In 2025
Last Updated: Production is expected to start by the end of 2025, followed by an official launch in India. Yamaha 's first electric scooter developed in partnership with Bengaluru-based startup River has been spotted testing in India for the very first time. This new EV is built on the same platform as the River Indie and marks Yamaha's serious push into the electric mobility space. Earlier in 2024, Yamaha invested around USD 40 million (approximately Rs 335 crore) in River Mobility, as per Bikewale. The aim was to take advantage of River's knowledge and experience in electric vehicle technology. Thanks to this collaboration, Yamaha is now developing its own electric scooter using River's proven platform. What the Spy Shots Reveal Recent spy images by Autocar suggest that the Yamaha electric scooter shares its chassis and motor with the River Indie. However, it doesn't look exactly the same. Some key differences spotted include: New taillamp, placed higher than on the Indie Redesigned side panels for a fresher appearance Updated front apron with a vertically positioned headlamp Despite these visual tweaks, the scooter keeps the 14-inch wheels and six-inch colour TFT display, just like the Indie. advetisement Expected Performance: Same as Indie? Although Yamaha hasn't shared the full specifications yet, the scooter is likely to match the Indie's numbers: 4kWh battery pack Range of up to 120km on a single charge 6.7kW electric motor with 26Nm of peak torque 0–40km/h acceleration in just 3.9 seconds. The new electric scooter will be manufactured at River's factory in Bengaluru. Production is expected to begin later this year, with an official launch likely by the end of 2025. First Published: May 30, 2025, 08:11 IST Latest News Virat Kohli And Anushka Sharma's Reactions As RCB Reach IPL 2025 Final: Watch Cricket Bollywood Deepika Padukone Talks About 'Thriving, Authenticity' Amid Sandeep Reddy Vanga Row Agency feeds Faizan Zaki wins National Spelling Bee a year after finishing runner-up Auto Yamaha's First Electric Scooter For India Spotted Testing, Launch Expected In 2025 Bollywood Sonakshi Sinha's 'Nikita Roy' Postponed, Psychological Thriller Gets A New Release Date latest news
NDTV
5 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Yamaha's River Indie-Based Scooter Snapped Testing
Yamaha has been planning to diversify its electric two-wheeler offering in the country. Recently, it was in the news that Yamaha is working to bring a new electric scooter based on the River Indie, which is codenamed RY01. Now, the Yamaha electric scooter is in the final stages of development as it has been spotted testing in Bangalore. Here is what you can expect from the upcoming Yamaha electric scooter. Yamaha Electric Scooter: Battery Expected The brand has been tight-lipped about its recent development in powering its electric scooter. However, it is expected to get the same battery pack options as offered by River Indie. It is likely to get a 4.5 kW battery pack along with a 6.7 kW battery as an option. Yamaha Electric Scooter: Design Expected The River Indie-based, Yamaha electric scooter has been snapped testing in Bangalore in a camouflaged avatar. However, it does reveal a few of the design highlights that the electric two-wheeler gets. The Yamaha electric scooter gets higher mounted tail lamps (as compared to the River Indie) and redesigned side panels. The rear wheel is exposed along with the rear suspension unit, that gives it a clean look. While the upcoming electric scooter is based on the River Indie, Yamaha has done some rework to make it look distinctive. The front fascia gets vertically oriented headlamps, from the test mule, it is also evident that the Yamaha electric scooter will ditch the side body work under the seats, as seen in the River Indie scooter. Yamaha Electric Scooter: Price Expected The upcoming Yamaha electric scooter is expected to be priced around the Rs 1.45 lakh - Rs 1.50 lakh price bracket. Upon its launch, it will rival the likes of TVS iQube, Ather Rizta, Bajaj Chetak, Hero Vida V1 and the soon-to-be-launched Suzuki e-Access.
NDTV
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Yamaha To Launch New Electric Scooter Based On River Indie
Yamaha will soon enter the affordable electric scooter segment with a brand-new model, which will be based on the current River Indie. The upcoming Yamaha EV is code-named RY01 and reports suggest that it will use the same battery management system and powertrain as the River Indie. Now, it should be noted that Yamaha Motor Co, Japan invested around 40 million dollars in River in February 2024. The investment was made for River's Series B round of funding through third-party allotment. The new Yamaha RY01 electric scooter is likely to go into production during the festive season and is expected to be launched before the year ends. The new EV is being worked upon by Yamaha's global engineering teams in India, USA and Europe. It will likely carry Yamaha's design and brand ethos but engineering, testing, R&D, all will be carried out by River. It will be manufactured by River in Bengaluru and exported to other global markets, 11 to begin with. This also means that there will be increase in scale of production and the production will be mostly localised, keeping costs in check. For a global company like Yamaha to trust an Indian EV startup, with powertrain, engineering, battery integration and testing, is a nod to India's growing R&D and manufacturing capabilities for electric vehicles. The idea was to accelerate Yamaha's EV product strategy, which the company was able to do by collaborating with River. When launched, the Yamaha EV will go up against the likes of the TVS iQube, Ather Rizta, Bajaj Chetak, Hero Vida V1 and the soon-to-be-launched Suzuki e-Access. At present, about six per cent of the total two-wheeler sales in India consists of electric models and that number is only projected to go upwards thanks to government subsidy schemes, ease of use, reduced operating cost and increasing adoption of EVs across the country.
NDTV
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
River EV Achieves Rs 100 Crore Revenue, 1000 Monthly Unit Sales Milestone
River, an electric vehicle manufacturer in India, has achieved a significant milestone with over Rs 100 crore in revenue within four years of establishment. The electric scooter manufactured by the brand, Indie has crossed sales of 1,000 units as of March 2025. The electric two-wheeler was launched two years ago and is sold at a starting price of Rs 1.44 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru). Commenting on this achievement, Aravind Mani, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of River said, "In just 4 years since inception, we've crossed INR 100 Crores in revenue and 1,000 scooters in monthly sales. We are proud of the strong base that we have built across R&D capability, manufacturing and distribution. It gives us great confidence as we scale our distribution and plan our next products." Also Read: Indian Challenger And Pursuit Elite Limited Edition Motorcycles Unveiled Established in March 2021 by Aravind Mani and Vipin George, River receives backing from investors such as Yamaha Motor Corporation, Mitsui & Co. Ltd, Marubeni Corporation, Al Futtaim Group, Lowercarbon Capital, Toyota Ventures, Maniv Mobility, and Trucks VC. Currently, River has 20 outlets spread across cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Hubli, Visakhapatnam, Kochi, Coimbatore, Vellore, Tirupati, and Mysore. The company intends to expand into Trivandrum, Vijayawada, and Pune in the near future. River's goal is to operate in over 100 cities by 2026 through a combination of company-owned locations and dealerships. The River Indie electric scooter comes with a 4 kWh battery pack with a claimed range of 161 km. It can be charged from 0 to 80 per cent in 5 hours. The juice from the battery is transferred to a 9 hp electric motor with 26 Nm of max torque. It allows the scooter to accelerate from 0 to 40 kmph in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 90 kmph.
