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TVS Sets August 28 Launch for New Entry-Level Electric Scooter in India

The model is expected to undercut the iQube at around Rs 1 lakh.

New TVS Electric Scooter
New TVS Electric Scooter - Orbiter

Overview

  • TVS issued a teaser confirming an EV reveal in India on August 28, establishing the product as an electric scooter.
  • Trademark filings point to Orbiter as the likely name, with the teaser artwork hinting at an O-themed brand identity.
  • Reporting indicates the scooter will sit below the iQube as TVS’s entry point in its EV lineup with pricing anticipated near the Rs 1 lakh mark.
  • Technical details remain unconfirmed, with Autocar India expecting a hub-mounted motor for cost control while other reports speculate a mid-mounted setup.
  • Leaked design sketches and patents suggest a sporty profile with horizontal LED DRLs, a handlebar-mounted headlamp, a tall windscreen and staggered wheel sizes, though final specs will be revealed at launch.