River (Bengaluru) Indie
Electric scooter · 2W · Launched 2024
₹1.43 - 1.54 Lakh
Ex-showroom India
Range
161 km
Battery
4 kWh
Top speed
90 km/h
Charge
5 hr
Power
5.3 bhp
Seats
—
Overview
River Indie is a crossover-style electric scooter with the largest under-seat storage (51L) of any scooter in India. Unique design from a Bengaluru startup.
Best for
Practical riders who need massive storage capacity in a well-engineered electric scooter
Pros & cons
+Pros
- 51L storage — can fit 2 full-face helmets
- Unique crossover design
- 5-year battery warranty — excellent
- 90 km/h — decent speed
−Cons
- 113 kg — heavy for a scooter
- 120 km range is average for the price
- River brand unknown
- Available only in select cities
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 River (Bengaluru) 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.
Limited availability — check city coverage
Reported in earlier models — River (Bengaluru) has released fixes for newer batches.
App connectivity can drop
Reported in earlier models — River (Bengaluru) has released fixes for newer batches.
ev.care covers all River (Bengaluru) EVs — our technicians are DIYguru-certified on River (Bengaluru) platforms. We've completed thousands of River (Bengaluru) repairs across Delhi (expanding to 30+ cities by 2027).
Buying considerations
- 151L storage is genuinely game-changing for daily use
- 2Compare with Ather 450X for tech, River for practicality
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 4 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 161 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 5 hours |
| Fast charge | — |
| Battery warranty | 5 years / 0 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 90 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 5.3 bhp |
| Torque | 23 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | — |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 113 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | — |
| Boot space | — |
| Seating | — |
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ev.care expert verdict
Based on real service data from ev.care's 2,500+ EV repair network and hands-on evaluation.
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River (Bengaluru) Indie
₹1.43 - 1.54 Lakh
Bottom line
The River (Bengaluru) Indie scores 7/10 overall. Best suited for: Practical riders who need massive storage capacity in a well-engineered electric scooter. Key strength: 51l storage — can fit 2 full-face helmets. Main consideration: 113 kg — heavy for a scooter.
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