River Indie vs Hero Vida V1 Comparison

River, a new Bengaluru-based electric vehicle startup, took the wraps off its first electric two-wheeler the River Indie Scooter. River positions it as the SUV of electric scooters, focussing on lifestyle and utility. The scooter is priced at Rs. 1.25 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru) and pre-bookings for the scooter have begun. Deliveries will begin in August 2023. The River Indie holds a lot of promise and seems ready to take on established rivals such as the Ola S1, Ather 450X and the likes of the Bajaj Chetak and TVS iQube.

The Vida V1 Pro is priced at Rs. 1.59 lakh (Ex-showroom), and comes with a claimed range of 165 km on a single charge. The Vida V1 Pro offers good performance, impressive handling and decent claimed range. To make a purchase decision easier and simpler, the Vida is being offered with a three-day test ride, and a buyback offer from the company. On the face of it, it offers everything to make it one of the best electric scooters available in India today, apart from the slightly high sticker price.