Bengaluru-based EV maker River, has given the Indie its first upgrade since its launch. The new updated River Indie gets mechanical changes and new colour options, while it is priced at Rs 1.42 lakh, ex-showroom. The River Indie is called the SUV of scooters and the reason behind it is quite evident — its dimensions, storage space, and appearance.
River Indie EV — What are the updates?
In terms of updates, the River Indie now gets a one-speed gearbox and a chain drive, a first for the segment. River says that the upgrade is to keep ownership costs lower and increase the durability of the electric scooter. Apart from the mechanical update, the River Indie is available in two new colour options – Winter White and Storm Grey – alongside the existing choices of Monsoon Blue, Summer Red, and Spring Yellow.
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Updated River Indie — What’s not changed?
Apart from two new colour choices and the drive, the scooter remains identical to the version that was launched first. It retains its twin headlight setup, 55-litres of storage with the front compartment and underseat storage combined, a large floorboard, forward-set foot pegs for the rider, and and LCD instrument cluster.
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The battery setup also remains the same — a 4kWh unit that offers a range of 110km. The battery can be charged in 5 hours with a 750W charger, while the Indie has three ride modes: Eco, Ride, and Rush.
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