The Yamaha Aerox-E is the Japanese manufacturer’s second electric scooter in India and, unlike the River Indie-based EC-06, is entirely self-developed by Yamaha. It takes the sharp, sporty design of the petrol Aerox 155 as its starting point and adapts it for electric propulsion, with a swingarm-mounted motor and a dual removable battery setup. Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about it.
What is the price of the Yamaha Aerox-E?
The Yamaha Aerox-E is priced at Rs 2.82 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), making it the most expensive Yamaha two-wheeler on sale in India at the moment. The Aerox-E is currently available through Yamaha’s Blue Square premium dealerships.
What motor and battery does the Yamaha Aerox-E use?
The Aerox-E is powered by a swingarm-mounted motor producing 9.4kW of peak power and 48Nm of torque. The battery setup consists of two removable 1.5kWh packs – each weighing 13kg – giving a combined capacity of 3kWh. It is also possible to run the scooter with just one battery pack installed, though Yamaha says performance will be reduced in this configuration.
What is the range of the Yamaha Aerox-E?
The Yamaha Aerox-E has a claimed IDC range of 117km on a full charge. As with any IDC figure, real-world range will be lower, and factors like riding in Power mode, carrying a pillion or frequent use of the Boost function will bring it down further. The scooter comes with three riding modes – Eco, Standard and Power – along with a temporary Boost function, with Eco mode offering the best chance of getting close to the claimed figure.
What is the top speed of the Yamaha Aerox-E?
Yamaha claims a top speed of 95.5kph for the Aerox-E. However, in our tests, we found the performance levels to be disappointing and even in the most capable Power mode, the scooter didn’t feel fast enough to access the top end of that performance envelope. The Boost function, which activates maximum motor output for 10 seconds at a time, is when the scooter truly comes alive, and the performance in Boost is noticeably stronger. However, Boost deactivates if you close the throttle even momentarily, and a 30-second cooldown is required before it can be activated again.
What is the charging time of the Yamaha Aerox-E?
Charging both battery packs from flat to full using the supplied 650W charger takes 6 hours and 20 minutes. Thanks to the removable battery design, both packs can also be charged at home or at the office without bringing the scooter to a charging point. This requires the optional home charging dock (priced at Rs 18,000), which charges both battery packs simultaneously.
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