The River Indie is an electric scooter that stands out from the crowd for its practicality. However, to get a clear picture of how this electric scooter compares to its rivals, we need to evaluate crucial aspects like battery specifications, range, and features. This comparison will include the Ola S1 Pro, Ather 450X, TVS iQube S, and Vida V1 Pro, which are considered some of the top electric scooters in the market today.
Range and Power
River Indie claims real-world range while its competitors, Ola S1 Pro, Ather 450X, TVS iQube S, and Vida V1 Pro have ARAI-certified range figures obtained under ideal circumstances. Although River’s range appears lower than some others, its peak power and torque figures are similar to those of Ather 450X, and it claims a top speed of 90 kph.
Charging Time
River Indie’s large battery capacity results in a longer charging time than its competitors. Only three e-scooters, Ather 450X, Vida V1, and Ola S1 Pro offer fast-charging.
Features
Ola S1 Pro boasts of the most features, including anti-theft alert, geofencing, cruise control, reverse mode, and more. Ather 450X, Vida V1 Pro, and TVS iQube S follow Ola in terms of features. TVS iQube S has a parking brake lever clasp, while Ather 450X and Ola S1 Pro are the only ones with hill hold function.
On the other hand, River Indie takes a different approach and focuses on tangible features that are useful in real-world scenarios. It offers a massive 43-litre under-seat storage, a 12-litre lockable front glove box, and two USB charging ports. It also includes standard bits like crash guards and optional accessories like rider footpegs and built-in pannier mounts. However, it misses out on some features like hill-hold and regenerative braking, and its console is non-TFT and has only three riding modes.
| River Indie | Ola S1 Pro | Ather 450X | TVS iQube S | Vida V1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Output (kW) | 6.7 | 8.5 | 6.2 | 4.4 | 6 |
| Rated Torque (Nm) | 26 | 58 | 26 | 33 | 25 |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | 4 | 4 | 3.7 | 3.04 | 3.94 |
| Claimed Range (km) | 120 (RW) | 181 (ARAI) | 146 (Certified) | 100 (ARAI) | 165 (IDC) |
| Charging Time | 0-80% in 5h | 0-100% in 6h 30m | 0-80% in 4h 30m | 0-80% in 4h 30m | 0-80% in 5h 55m |
| Claimed Top Speed (kmph) | 90 | 116 | 90 | 78 | 80 |
Price
River Indie’s price (ex-showroom Bengaluru, including FAME II subsidies) is lower than Ola S1 Pro’s and higher than TVS iQube S’ and Vida V1 Pro’s. Ather 450X’s effective price (Bengaluru, including FAME II & state subsidies) is the highest among the five e-scooters, while River Indie’s on-road price (Bengaluru, including FAME II and state subsidies) is in the middle.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| River Indie | Rs 1,24,999 (ex-showroom Bengaluru, incl. FAME II) |
| Ola S1 Pro | Rs 1,32,999 (ex-showroom Bengaluru, incl. FAME II) |
| Ather 450X | Rs 1,58,462 (effective price Bengaluru, incl. FAME II & state subsidies) |
| TVS iQube S | Rs 1,20,183 (on road Bengaluru, incl. FAME II and state subsidies) |
| Vida V1 Pro | Rs 1,59,000 (on road Bengaluru, incl. FAME II and state subsidies) |
Note: The above table uses a simple and clean style with model names in the first column and prices in the second column. The different prices are listed underneath the corresponding model name for easy comparison.