BREAKING: TVS Goes Urban Mode; Orbiter Electric Scooter Launched

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Is slightly cheaper than the base iQube, but somehow gets a much better range, and has a feature even the top-end iQube doesn’t get!

BREAKING NEWS: TVS Orbiter Launched - Family-friendly Electric Scooter Is Cheaper Than iQube

Quick Read: 

  • Only one variant, not as confusing as the iQube, iQube S and the iQube ST (phew)

  • It is priced at Rs 99,990 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru)

  • Funky design, looks like a more youthful version of the iQube minus the flab

TVS’ new electric scooter has just landed, and it's called the Orbiter. Available in a single battery pack variant with multiple colour options, the scooter has a contemporary look, all the while being priced quite well at Rs 99,990 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru). Here’s everything you need to know about the TVS Orbiter: 

TVS Orbiter Side Profile

Bystanders will Orbit at this one 

  • Comes with all-LED lighting with the headlight mounted on the handlebar

  • Has a small flyscreen as standard

  • Apron gets a horizontal LED DRL that also has integrated indicators 

  • Even though the side panels are boxy, the dual-tone shade keeps it interesting. 

  • Comes in 6 colour schemes: Neon Sunburst, Stratos Blue, Stellar Silver, Martian Copper, Cosmic Titanium and Lunar Grey

The TVS Orbiter certainly has the boxy charm of the iQube but still looks evolved enough to have its own identity. That said, we’re not really big fans of the relatively simple tail light. The overall design is more youthful than the iQube, while still feeling neutral enough to appeal to a wide range of buyers. 

TVS Orbiter Colour Options

Features That Have You Covered

  • Gets a 5.5-inch colour LCD instrument console

  • Supports smartphone connectivity with ride telemetry data 

  • Comes with two riding modes: Eco and City 

  • Has a dedicated reverse mode button 

  • Additional features include cruise control, hill-hold assist and selectable regen 

  • Comes with CBS (Combined Braking System)

  • Has a USB charging point on the handlebar

TVS Orbiter LCD Instrument Console

Let’s get straight to the point. The TVS Orbiter is not the most feature-rich scooter when it comes to the sheer number of features. Though the Orbiter lacks a TFT screen, its color-LCD console is pretty feature-packed with all the basic goodies. The scooter also comes with cruise control, which in our opinion, is more of a value-added feature than a practical one. Afterall, you don’t really get to see a massive stretch of open highway without traffic, that too in rush hours. Again, TVS could’ve just given a disc brake instead of it. 

The two riding modes should be enough for everyday commutes. Whether they’re actually usable or not is something we’ll have to see once we get to ride the e-scooter.

Orbit around your neighbourhood effortlessly 

  • It is powered by a 3.1kWh battery pack with a claimed range of 158km

  • Charged from 0-80% in 4 hours and 10 minutes

  • Has a hub-mounted motor with a claimed top speed of 68kmph 

  • Will do the 0-40kmph sprint in a claimed 6.8 seconds 

  • Gets a telescopic fork and dual-shock absorbers

  • Has drum brakes at both ends 

  • Rides on a 14-inch front and a 12-inch rear alloy wheel

  • Has an underseat storage capacity of 34 litres and a small open cubby hole on the apron

  • Seat height is 763mm, ground clearance is 169mm, while the kerb weight is 112kg 

TVS Orbiter Underseat Storage

The Orbiter has decent specs, which, on paper, should make it a formidable city commuter. The claimed range should be long enough for most people, while the charging time is decent. Although the top speed is quite low, it should be fine for the average Joe. The impressive aspect of the scooter is the massive underseat storage space, which TVS claims will fit in two half-face helmets easily and have some more space for little knick-knacks to squeeze in. It also comes with a large 14-inch front wheel. While this should ensure slightly better ride quality than 12-inch ones, we feel TVS could’ve retained the 12-inch front but given a front disc instead of drum. This would’ve made the e-scooter considerably safer.     

TVS Orbiter Rear Profile

Parting Thoughts

On paper, the TVS Orbiter seems to be a solid city commuter. It has a long seat to accommodate two large adults, a decent claimed range to take you around the city and slightly beyond, and massive underseat storage to store all your daily groceries. 

While the pricing is pretty competitive by TVS standards, its key rivals Ather and Hero Vida have been able to price their entry-level even more competitively thanks to BaaS (Battery-as-a-Service) pricing structure. Both the Vida VX2 and the Ather Rizta come at a much lower price tag while offering comparable features. That said, the Orbiter has the range advantage, which to some might be worth it over the other two.

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City On Road Price
Delhi Rs. 97,030
Kolkata Rs. 1,06,716
Bangalore Rs. 1,01,808
Hyderabad Rs. 1,01,231
Mumbai Rs. 1,01,204
Ahmedabad Rs. 1,00,846
Pune Rs. 1,01,204
Chennai Rs. 1,00,846
Patna Rs. 1,06,552
Jaipur Rs. 1,01,146
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