TVS has expanded its electric scooter portfolio with the launch of the Orbiter, priced at Rs 1 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru, including PM E-Drive subsidy). This is the second offering from TVS in the affordable electric scooter segment after the widely popular iQube, but the Orbiter adopts a different, more utility-focused approach in terms of its packaging. At this time, it appears the Orbiter is available in a single variant only, unlike the iQube, which is available with multiple battery options and tops out at a much higher price.
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TVS Orbiter: What does it look like?
While detailed specifications are awaited at this time, the Orbiter appears to be a taller, narrower scooter than the iQube. The LED headlight sits on top of the apron, with an LED light strip spanning the width of the scooter’s face. The Orbiter also employs bolder, brighter colours, and has dual-tone paint schemes for a more futuristic look. The tail section is reminiscent of the Ather Rizta.
Central to the Orbiter is its 14-inch front wheel, two sizes bigger than the iQube’s. However, it continues with a 12-inch wheel at the rear, which also incorporates the scooter’s hub-mounted motor. The scooter has 169 mm of ground clearance.
TVS Orbiter: What about seating and storage?
TVS claims the Orbiter has a seat that’s 845 mm long, as well as a spacious 290 mm ‘straight-line’ flat footboard. There’s a storage compartment built into the back of the apron, and the Orbiter also has 34 litres of underseat storage space, which TVS says is sufficient to accommodate two helmets.
TVS Orbiter: What is the range and performance like?
With a 3.1 kWh battery, the TVS Orbiter will have a range of up to 158 kilometres on the Indian Driving Cycle (IDC), but we expect the real-world range to be closer to 100 km.
This is a developing story. Please stay tuned for more details.
