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
Available now
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
—
1 variants available
River (Bengaluru) Indie — All Variants & Prices
Ex-showroom ₹155k
Available colors
Mojave Beige
Yosemite Green
Missoula Black
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
Unique crossover design
51L under-seat storage — largest ever
4 kWh battery
90 km/h top speed
Reverse mode
5-year battery warranty
Safety features
Front disc + rear drum
Side stand cut-off
Anti-theft
ARAIFAME-II
Known issues & how ev.care helps
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).
Buying considerations
- 151L storage is genuinely game-changing for daily use
- 2Compare with Ather 450X for tech, River for practicality
- 3Install a dedicated 16A wall socket on a separate MCB at home
- 4Check battery warranty terms — most exclude consumable cells
- 5Test ride at full charge to feel real-world acceleration
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| 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 |
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 | — |
Guides for the River (Bengaluru) Indie
Deep-dive editorial on the specific things that matter for buyers, owners, and inspectors of the Indie.
Repair & care guides for the River (Bengaluru) Indie
Brand-specific troubleshooting, indicative costs and maintenance for the River (Bengaluru) Indie, written by ev.care's DIYguru-certified engineers.
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River (Bengaluru) Indie
₹1.43 - 1.54 Lakh
7/10
Range & battery
6.5
Performance
8
Features & tech
7
Safety
7
Value for money
7
Service network
6.5
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.
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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