TVS Motor Company has launched the Orbiter as its most affordable electric scooter yet, priced at ₹99,900 (ex-showroom)—inclusive of the PM e‑Drive incentive in key cities like Bengaluru and Delhi ETAuto.comMoneycontrolThe Times of India. Positioned below the iQube, the Orbiter aims to democratise access to EVs in India Autocar IndiaThe Times of India
1. Launch & Positioning
TVS Motor Company has launched the Orbiter as its most affordable electric scooter yet, priced at ₹99,900 (ex-showroom)—inclusive of the PM e‑Drive incentive in key cities like Bengaluru and Delhi ETAuto.comMoneycontrolThe Times of India. Positioned below the iQube, the Orbiter aims to democratise access to EVs in India Autocar IndiaThe Times of India
2. Design & Aesthetic
- The Orbiter sports a minimalistic, boxy silhouette with clean body panels and simple geometry—eschewing flashy contours for a practical, functional form Autocar Indiawww.ndtv.com.
- A standout design feature is its 14-inch front wheel—a first in its segment—paired with a conventional 12-inch rear wheel, lending both stability and visual distinction carandbikedrivespark.com.
- Riders can customise their ride with six dual-tone colour options: Neon Sunburst, Stratos Blue, Lunar Grey, Stellar Silver, Cosmic Titanium, and Martian Copper ETAuto.comcarandbikeThe Economic TimesSamayam Tamil.
3. Battery & Performance
- The scooter runs on a 3.1 kWh battery pack, delivering a claimed IDC range of 158 km ETAuto.comMoneycontroldrivespark.com.
- While IDC figures are optimistic, real-world tests are estimated to yield around 120 km per full charge Autocar Indiacarandbike.
- The Orbiter sports a top speed of ~68 km/h, with ride modes like Eco and Power, along with regenerative braking carandbike.
4. Comfort & Practicality
- A flat, long 845 mm flatform seat and a straight-line 290 mm footboard ensure ample legroom and comfort even for taller riders ETAuto.comcarandbike91Wheels.
- Ground clearance ranges between 165 mm and 169 mm, making it adept for Indian road conditions ETAuto.comcarandbikewww.ndtv.com91Wheels.
- Under-seat storage is spacious—34 litres, capable of holding two helmets comfortably ETAuto.comdrivespark.com91Wheels.