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7 things to know before buying the River Indie

The Indie offers the largest under seat storage across any EV currently on sale.
2 min read28 Nov '25
Ved Janve
The Indie is an utility-maximising scooter with ‘function over form’ being the mantra it follows. It comes from a Bengaluru-based startup - River - that likes to call it the ‘SUV’ of EV scooters. Here are a few things to know before you zero down on the River Indie 

1. What is the battery capacity of the River Indie?

The River Indie has a 4kWh battery capacity that is good enough to provide a real-world range of 90km, with a mix of spirited and sedate riding. 

2. What is the peak output of the River Indie?

The River Indie has a peak output of 6.7kW and 26Nm.

3. What is the total storage capacity of the River Indie?

7 things to know before buying the River Indie
The River Indie is called the ‘SUV’ of scooters and fittingly enough, it features a spacious 43-litres of underseat storage - best among any EV currently on the market. Along with lockable 12-litres of storage in the front-apron. If all this storage isn’t sufficient, River will also sell you a set of panniers and top-box.
7 things to know before buying the River Indie

4. Does the River Indie ride on 14-inch wheels?

7 things to know before buying the River Indie
 
Yes, the River Indie rides on 14-inch wheels at both ends that keep this scooter planted around the corners. 

5. How many touch points does River have in total?

As of writing this piece, River has 37 operational stores across the country and if the Indie is available in your area or not, mainly boils down to what part of the country you reside. 

6. What are the colours available with the River Indie.

7 things to know before buying the River Indie
 
The River Indie is available with a total of five colours – red, yellow, blue, grey and white – all with a blacked out front-end

7. What is the price of the River Indie?

The River Indie is currently priced at Rs 1.46 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru)
 

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