River Indie vs Simple Wave

Last Updated: October 7, 2026

Simple Wave price starts at Rs. 1.10 Lakh, which is Rs. 36,000 cheaper than the base variant of River Indie, priced at Rs. 1.46 Lakh. In terms of range, the Indie offers a claimed 163 km/charge, while the Wave delivers 110 km/charge. On the performance front, the Indie uses a 4 Kwh battery and the Wave a 2.2 Kwh battery. If you're deciding between the Indie and Wave, the Indie is the better pick for range, while the Wave stands out for affordability.

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Indie vs Wave Comparison Summary

Specification River IndieSimple Wave
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.46 LakhRs. 1.10 Lakh
Range 163 km/charge110 km/charge
Battery capacity 4 Kwh2.2 Kwh
Charging time 8 HrNot Available

Indie vs Wave Key Highlights

Basic Info River Indie STDSimple Energy Wave S EBN - 2.2 kWh
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Brand Name River Simple Energy
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.46 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.10 Lakh Check On Road Price
Fuel Type Electric Electric
Colors
River Indie Colors
Simple Energy Wave Colors
Braking Type Combine Braking System Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-355.6 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm Front :-12 Inch,Rear :-12 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Range 163 km/charge 110 km/charge
Charging Time 8 Hr Not Available
Starting Push Button Start Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
Insurance Rs. 7,329 Indie Insurance Rs. 6,532 Wave Insurance
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Claimed Top Speed
90 km/Hr
70 km/Hr
Wheel Torque
Not Available
179 mm
Motor Torque
26 Nm
Not Available
Battery Swap Capability
Not Available
No
Motor Waterproofing Rating
IP67
IP67
Dedicated Charger Compartment
Not Available
Yes
Charger Warranty
Not Available
2 Years
No. Of Batteries
1
Not Available
Continuous Power
4.5 kW
3.5 Kw
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Battery Warranty
Not Available
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Motor Warranty
Not Available
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Drum
Braking Type
Combine Braking System
Combi Brake System

0-40 Kmph (sec)
3.7s
3.3s
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
3.7s
3.3s
Scooter Speed
high
high
Claimed Top Speed (Mode 1)
Not Available
56 kmph (EcoX)

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Suspension with Hydraulic Dampers Twin
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
Coil Spring with Hydraulic Dampers Twin
Progressive Twin shock

Tyre Size
Front :-110/80-14 Rear :-120/70-14
Front :-90/90-12 Rear :-90/90-12
Wheel Size
Front :-355.6 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm
Front :-12 Inch,Rear :-12 Inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
787 mm
Not Available
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
150 kg
Seat Length
Not Available
920 mm
Front Storage Compartment
12 L
Yes
Wheelbase
1365 mm
Not Available
Length
1996 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
165 mm
Not Available
Width
765 mm
Not Available
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
200 mm
220 mm
Rear Brake Size
200 mm
130 mm

Battery Type
Li-ion
Li-ion
Motor Type
PMSM
PMSM
Motor Power
6.7 kW
4.5 kW
Claimed range
163 km/charge
110 km/charge
Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative braking
Yes
Yes
Roadside assistance
Not Available
Optional
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Conventional Charging Time
8 Hours
Not Available
Range (Mode 1)
110 km/charge
Not Available
Range (Mode 2)
90 km/charge
Not Available
Range (Mode 3)
70 km/charge
Not Available
Removable Battery
Not Available
No
Range
163 km/charge
110 km/charge
Fast Charging
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Fast Charging Time
5 Hours
3 Hrs 30 min (80%)
Charging at Home
Yes
Yes
Battery Capacity
4 Kwh
2.2 Kwh
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available
Charging Time
8 Hr
Not Available
Charging Time(0-80%)
Not Available
1 Hrs 10 min
Boot Light
Yes
Yes

Frame Type
Steel Tubular Dual Cradle
Tubular Steel
Digital Display Type
Not Available
LCD
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
EcoX,Eco,Ride
Traction Control
Not Available
No
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Riding Modes - Eco I Ride I Rush
  Pill Storage, Welcome Lights, Exit Lights - Guide me home, Brightness, Limp Home Mode , Crawl Mode, SOC Display, WhatsApp on Dashboard, Speedometer Calibration
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Fall Alert
Not Available
Yes
Body
Not Available
Metal
Reverse Assist
Yes
Yes
Battery Percentage
Not Available
Yes
Document Storage
Not Available
Yes
Body Type
Electric Scooters
Electric Scooters
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Starting
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Gradeability
18°
Not Available
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Carry hook
Yes
Yes
Underseat storage
43 L
70 L
Charger Output
480W, 750W
Not Available
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Extended Warranty
Not Available
5 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
River Indie
  • Lots of storage space
  • Torquey enough even in Eco mode
  • Suspension tuned to handle heavy loads
  • Funky and likeable design
River Indie
  • Display quality could’ve been better
  • Suspension is on the firmer side with just the rider’s weight
  • Throttle calibration in Rush mode could’ve been smoother
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The Simple Wave is cheaper than River Indie by ₹36,000.

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