Yamaha India has launched its first-ever electric two-wheeler Yamaha EC-06 in the country. Priced at ₹167,600 (ex-showroom), the Yamaha EC-06 electric scooter is a practicality and functionality focused EV, suitable for regular commuting in and around the city. Interestingly, the Yamaha EC-06 is based on the River Indie, a chunky looking electric scooter sold in the Indian market by the Bengaluru-based EV startup.
The Yamaha EC-06, first-ever electric two-wheeler of the Japanese auto company in India is based on the River Indie, which is by the Bengaluru based EV startup, with which Yamaha has a strategic partnership for manufacturing electric two-wheelers in Indian market.
If you are planning to buy an electric scooter, and both Yamaha EC-06 and Rover Indie are in your shortlist, here is a quick comparison between these two EVs.
The Yamaha EC-06 comes priced at ₹167,600 (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the River Indie electric scooter, on which the Yamaha EC-06 is based, comes priced at ₹145,999 (ex-showroom). The Yamaha EC-06 comes commanding a premium of ₹21,601 over the River Indie.
The Yamaha EC-06 and River India share the same powertrain. Power and torque output of both these two electric scooters are same, However, the range and top speed differ in these two scooters. The Yamaha EC-06 claims to be capable of running up to 169 km on a single charge, while the Rover Indie promises up to 163 km range. On the other hand, River Indie is capable of running at a top speed of 90 kmph, against the Yamaha EC-06's 79 kmph.
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