TL;DR
TVS Motor launched the Orbiter V1 electric scooter with a 1.8 kWh battery and a Battery-As-A-Service model, making EVs more affordable.
TVS Motor Company has further broadened its electric vehicle offerings in India with the introduction of the TVS Orbiter V1 electric scooter. This new variant comes equipped with a 1.8 kWh battery and is available at an ex-showroom price of Rs 49,999, which includes a Battery-As-A-Service (BaaS) model.
The Orbiter V1 joins the previously launched TVS Orbiter from 2025, offering customers more choices in the electric scooter segment. The BaaS model is designed to lower the upfront purchase cost of the vehicle and provide long-term battery assurance, allowing customers to subscribe to battery usage rather than paying the full battery cost upfront. This innovative approach aims to make electric two-wheelers more accessible and affordable for a wider range of consumers.
