Revolt Motors RV1
Electric motorcycle · 2W · Launched 2024
₹0.85 Lakh
Ex-showroom India
Range
100 km
Battery
2.2 kWh
Top speed
65 km/h
Charge
4 hr
Power
3.5 bhp
Seats
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Overview
India's most affordable electric motorcycle at ₹85,000. Basic commuter with removable battery. Entry point into electric biking.
Best for
Ultra-budget motorcycle commuters doing under 15 km daily in cities
Pros & cons
+Pros
- ₹85K — cheapest electric bike period
- Removable battery for apartment charging
- 100 km range is decent for price
- Motorcycle form factor
−Cons
- 65 km/h — not for highways
- Build quality is basic
- 3.5 bhp — very slow acceleration
- Revolt service is limited
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Revolt Motors in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Suspension feels harsh
Reported in earlier models — Revolt Motors has released fixes for newer batches.
Build quality rattles after 6 months
Reported in earlier models — Revolt Motors has released fixes for newer batches.
ev.care covers all Revolt Motors EVs — our technicians are DIYguru-certified on Revolt Motors platforms. We've completed thousands of Revolt Motors repairs across Delhi (expanding to 30+ cities by 2027).
Buying considerations
- 1At ₹85K, expectations should be calibrated
- 2Compare with used Honda Activa 6G on running cost
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 2.2 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 100 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 4 hours |
| Fast charge | — |
| Battery warranty | — |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 65 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 3.5 bhp |
| Torque | 28 Nm |
| Motor type | BLDC |
| Drive type | — |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 96 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | — |
| Boot space | — |
| Seating | — |
ev.care expert verdict
Based on real service data from ev.care's 2,500+ EV repair network and hands-on evaluation.
Good
Revolt Motors RV1
₹0.85 Lakh
Bottom line
The Revolt Motors RV1 scores 6.6/10 overall. Best suited for: Ultra-budget motorcycle commuters doing under 15 km daily in cities. Key strength: ₹85k — cheapest electric bike period. Main consideration: 65 km/h — not for highways.
Expert ratings are based on ev.care service data, publicly available specs, and editorial assessment. Ratings may be updated as new data is available.
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