Who is eligible for the PM E-DRIVE subsidy?

Eligibility depends on government guidelines and vehicle category.

How Do I Claim the Subsidy?

The subsidy is usually claimed by the vehicle manufacturer and passed on to the buyer as a discount on the ex-showroom price.

Can I Avail the Subsidy for Buying a Used EV?

No, the PM E-DRIVE subsidy is applicable only to the purchase of new electric vehicles.

Is There a Limit on the Number of Vehicles I Can Buy with a Subsidy?

Yes, the subsidy is generally limited to one vehicle per category for each individual.

River Indie

Featured EV

₹ 1,52,585

On Road PricePan India

Power

6.7 kW

Top Speed

90 kmph

Torque

26 Nm

Charging Time (0-100%)

6 hrs

Power

6.7 kW

Top Speed

90 kmph

Torque

26 Nm

Charging Time (0-100%)

6 hrs

Price: River Indie price for its variant - Indie Standard starts at Rs. 1, 52, 585. The mentioned Indie price is the average ex-showroom.

River Indie is an electric scooter available in only 1 variant and 5 colours. River Indie generates 4.5 W power from its motor. With both front and rear disc brakes, River Indie comes up with combined braking system of both wheels.

The River is an electric scooter from a Bengaluru-based company, Indie, that is known for its unique styling. Due to this design language, it is called the SUV of scooters.

The design of the River Indie is quite quirky, with a bold front fascia sporting a square-shaped dual LED headlamp housed in a curvy front apron. The side panels flow neatly up to the boxy rear section which features a rectangular tail lamp. Some unique aspects of the Indie are its crash guards integrated within the body panel, pannier stays, clip-on handlebar, and the presence of rider footrests for placing the feet on in case the floorboard is occupied.

The Indie electric scooter also gets loads of storage space including a 12-litre front glove box and an underseat provision as big as 43-litre. Other useful features include a fully digital colour display, two USB charging ports, and reverse parking assist functionality. As for the propulsion system, the Indie runs on a 4 kWh battery pack that powers a 6.7 kW motor which concertedly delivers a range of 120 km and a 90kmph of top speed. Notably, the battery can be charged up to 80 per cent in five hours with the standard charger.

As of now, this e-scooter is only sold in Bengaluru and competes with the Ather 450X, Bajaj Chetak, Ola S1 Pro and the TVS iQube.