The EC-06 is an electric scooter based on the River Indie. Yamaha had been working with Bengaluru-based River to develop it and it is the first electric scooter to be launched by Yamaha in India.
What is the battery pack capacity capacity, power figures and top speed of the Yamaha EC-06?
This electric scooter uses a 4kWh battery pack. The motor makes 6.7kW (9.1hp) of power, 26Nm of peak torque, and has a claimed top speed of 79kph.
What is the riding range and charging time of the Yamaha EC-06?
The EC-06 has a claimed IDC riding range of 169kms on a full charge. It is said to take 10 hours to charge 0-100 percent and 9 hours to charge from 0 to 80 percent.
What features does the Yamaha EC-06 get?
It gets 24.5 litres of underseat storage, three riding modes (Eco, Standard, and Power), an LED headlight, a Combined Braking System (CBS), and a colour LCD screen with connectivity via the Y-connect R application.
What is the kerb weight of the Yamaha EC-06?
The EC-06 electric scooter has a kerb weight of 132kg.
What are the main differences between the Yamaha EC-06 and the River Indie?
Yamaha has co-developed the EC-06 with Bengaluru-based startup River. The scooters have different styling to set them apart, but the Indie gets a larger boot, with 43 litres of underseat storage. The EC-06 also has a slightly lower top speed compared to the Indie. However, the EC-06 has a slight advantage in terms of the claimed IDC range, which is 169km as compared to the Indie’s 163km. In terms of pricing, the Yamaha is Rs 22,000 more expensive. The Indie also gets an option of a faster 750W charger that the EC-06 misses out on. When this fast charger is used, the Indie can complete the 0-80 percent charging in just 5 hours.
What is the price of the Yamaha EC-06 and how many cities is it available in?
The scooter is available in a single variant and priced at Rs 1.67 lakh (ex-showroom Bangalore). It is available in Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, and Chennai.
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