Jitendra EV Yunik: First Ride Review

Jitendra EV, a Nashik-based electric scooter manufacturer, recently launched the Yunik electric scooter in India at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo. We had the opportunity to ride the e-scooter at their factory in Nashik and experience how unique the Yunik electric scooter is and what sets it apart from the rest of the market. 

Design

The Jitendra EV Yunik is a big scooter visually. While it may not seem like from the photos, you need to check it out in person to realise how large it actually feels in the flesh. It has a cool retro design which looks similar to the petrol-powered Vespa, especially from the front and sides. The round LED headlight, round mirrors, the turn indicators all look quite similar to the Vespa scooter. While it still has the swooping rear end, the hexagonal LED taillight is quite different and adds a modern touch. The build quality could have been better as there are some prominent, inconsistent panel gaps and exposed wires, along with loose body panels, which make rattling sounds when the scooter goes over bad roads. 

Battery, Motor And Performance

The Yunik is powered by a 3.8kWh removable LMFP (Lithium Manganese Ferro-Phospate) battery pack, which allows for a claimed range of 118km. While the claimed range should be enough for most people, those who have longer commutes will prefer a scooter with a longer range. 

The battery is paired with a hub-mounted motor which has a claimed top-speed of 72kmph, which should be enough for city and occasional highway commutes. The performance is quite brisk, especially in the Sports mode and builds pace quite rapidly. The throttle response is very rapid, and the scooter jumps ahead at the slightest twist of the throttle input, especially in the Sports mode. This could particularly make the scooter a bit tricky to ride in the urban stop-go traffic. In the Drive mode, the throttle response is toned down and is manageable but lacks performance. 

Handling, Braking And Ride Quality

The Yunik feels quite agile to ride. This is partially due to the battery's position under the seat. The scooter is eager to change directions and tips over quite well without feeling unsettled. 

The Yunik gets disc brakes at both ends. The front brake lacks bite and requires a lot of effort to stop the scooter. On the other hand, the rear brake is quite sharp and responsive, which allows the scooter to shed speed quickly. 

The suspension setup is on the firmer side, which will feel good on smooth tarmac and on highways. However, on the bad roads, you will be bouncing around quite a bit unless you ride quite slowly. The firm suspension allows the scooter to handle quite well on the highway but at city speeds, a softer setup would have been preferable. 

Comfort And Storage

Being a big scooter comes as an advantage. The size allows it to be quite spacious and roomy. Even with my 6-foot frame, there was more than enough room for a pillion to sit comfortably and then some to carry luggage. The riding posture is upright and comfortable, which means that spending long hours on the saddle will be easy. The pillion will not be as comfortable because the wide body panels do not allow the pillion’s legs to even reach the footrests. 

Despite the scooter’s size,  the storage space is decent at best. The underseat storage is sufficient to carry your daily groceries. As compared to its rivals, such as the Bajaj Chetak, it could have been better. 

Features

The Yunik has a colour LCD instrument console, which is quite simple and crisp. It displays all the essential information such as the state of charge, range, odometer and speed at a glance. But under direct sunlight, it lacks brightness and becomes difficult to read. The scooter has tons of features and supports connectivity features through the smartphone application. It also gets a dedicated ride mode selector on the left-hand side switchgear 

The switches, on the other hand, are located quite far, and one has to take their hand off the handlebar in order to reach them, which can be hazardous in certain situations. 

Verdict

At Rs 1,24,083 (ex-showroom), the Jitendra EV Yunik is quite a hard scooter to suggest. While it does handle quite well, has a decent list of features and has enough range, you will find other options at a similar price range with better build quality, more features and a longer range. But if you are someone who wants a retro-looking electric scooter, the Yunik is worth checking out.