Indie 5.0 (LR)
₹155kex-showroom
5 kWh
Battery
200 km
Range
90 km/h
Top speed
- River Indie long-range variant
- 5 kWh pack
- Utility platform
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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
—
1 variants available
Ex-showroom ₹155k
₹155kex-showroom
5 kWh
Battery
200 km
Range
90 km/h
Top speed
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
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Full troubleshooting guide
River Indie Fault-Finding Guide: How to Diagnose and Fix Common Issues
Step-by-step fixes for the 5 most-reported faults, with difficulty + cost ratings. Written by ev.care's DIYguru-certified technicians.
Read the full guideImportant: 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.
Rear shock bottoming
Reported in earlier models — River (Bengaluru) has released fixes for newer batches.
Cargo platform vibration
Reported in earlier models — River (Bengaluru) has released fixes for newer batches.
Charging port loose
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).
| Battery capacity | 4 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 161 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 5 hours |
| Fast charge | Not supported (AC only) |
| Battery warranty | 5 years / 75,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
| Top speed | 90 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 5.3 bhp |
| Torque | 23 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | — |
| Kerb weight | 113 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | — |
| Boot space | — |
| Seating | — |
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River (Bengaluru) Indie
₹1.43 - 1.54 Lakh
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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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