- An upcoming River EV's electric scooter spied on test
- Boast dual-pod front headlamp
- Expected to be a high speed electric scooter with a top speed of 80 km/h
India's market for electric two-wheelers is expanding quickly, and competition is heating up. New electric two-wheelers have already been released by the new EV startups, and some are still in the testing phase. A new electric scooter from Bengaluru-based company River EV has been seen being tested. Although the test mule was entirely covered in camouflage, the design of the scooter was evident and we can have an idea abut how the future River EV electric scooter will be built.
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River EV Electric Scooter
The scooter that was seen in testing appears to have been influenced by the Yamaha Neo scooter, which is offered for sale in foreign countries. The test prototype has square-shaped DRLs and a dual-pod LED headlight. It has a premium appearance because to the large body panels and bulbous front apron. The scooter's side panels are simple, which gives the whole design a more minimalistic appearance. The wide rear grab rail is apparent in the scooter, and the spacious seat is angled somewhat upward from the back. The electric scooter also features a rectangular tail light.
The scooter feature alloy wheels which seem to be 13 or 14 inches wheels and have disc brakes. The electric scooter was also equipped with a clip-on handlebar, which is unusual for scooters. The scooter is also equipped with a TFT instrument panel. The specifics of the battery and motor remain a secret. We may anticipate the scooter to be introduced in the second half of 2023 once it is ready for production.
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Verdict: Recent spy photos suggest that the scooter is a high-end electric scooter that might cost more than Rs 1 lakh. The planned River EV electric scooter is anticipated to compete with high-end models like the Ather 450X, Ola S1 Pro, Hero Vida V1, and others in the market.
