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TVS Launches Orbiter E‑Scooter at ₹99,900 With 158km IDC Range

A sub-₹1 lakh entry point signals a push to draw mass‑market commuters into TVS’s EV lineup.

Overview

  • The Orbiter debuts with a single 3.1 kWh battery claiming 158 km IDC range, Eco/Power modes with regen, and 169 mm ground clearance.
  • Segment-first kit includes a 14-inch front wheel, cruise control, hill-hold assist, reverse assist, and a 34-litre under-seat bay for two helmets.
  • Connected features span a Bluetooth display, turn-by-turn navigation, OTA updates, app-based monitoring, and safety alerts for crashes, falls, theft, towing, geo-fencing and time-fencing.
  • Bookings are open via TVS’s website and dealerships, while details such as charging time, delivery timelines and full performance figures have not been disclosed.
  • Positioned below the iQube, the scooter targets urban commuters and rivals entry-level EVs from Ola, Hero, Bajaj and Ather, with independent tests still pending to validate real-world range that some estimate near 120 km.