The TVS Orbiter V1 is the latest addition to TVS Motor Company’s inventory of electric vehicles. The new scooter is positioned as the most economical electric model in the company’s lineup and is intended to lower the cost of daily EV travel for Indian users.
The TVS Orbiter V1 is available for purchase under the company’s recently disclosed Battery-As-A-Service (BaaS) model for a starting price of Rs 49,999 (ex-showroom Delhi). The scooter costs Rs 84,500 (ex-showroom Delhi) for those who would rather purchase it with a battery.
Battery-As-A-Service (BaaS)
The addition of Battery-As-A-Service to the company’s line of electric scooters is one of the launch’s main attractions. Customers can buy the scooter under this arrangement without having to pay for the entire battery up front.
Alternatively, consumers may sign up for the battery on flexible monthly payments that start at Rs 862. This type offers extended battery warranty coverage of up to five years or 70,000 km, and it drastically lowers the vehicle’s original purchase cost.
The goal of BaaS, according to TVS Motor, is to assist customers better understand their operating expenses while also making electric vehicles more affordable.
Battery And Charging
The TVS Orbiter V1 is primarily intended for daily urban transportation and is powered by a 1.8 kWh battery pack. On a single charge, the scooter has a confirmed IDC range of about 86 km. It is ideal for users who charge the scooter at home or at work because it takes around 2 hours and 20 minutes to charge the battery from 0% to 80%.
With this update, the Orbiter selection now consists of two models: the previously unveiled V2 model with a bigger 3.1 kWh battery and the V1 model with a 1.8 kWh battery.
Design
The Orbiter V1’s 845 mm long flat seat provides comfortable seating for both riders and passengers, showcasing TVS’s practical design. The broad, upright handlebar promotes a relaxing riding posture, and the 290 mm flat footboard offers plenty of legroom. Another area of strength is storage. Two helmets may fit in the scooter’s 34-liter under-seat storage capacity.
Technology And Smart Features
The Orbiter V1 is a affordable priced scooter with a number of contemporary characteristics. It has a colored LCD instrument cluster that may show ride statistics, alarms, and incoming calls. Additionally, the scooter is connected to a smartphone app that lets users remotely check battery levels and vehicle data.
Turn-by-turn navigation, geo-fencing, anti-theft protection, crash and fall alarms, and over-the-air software upgrades are other technological features. In addition, the scooter has regenerative braking, cruise control, hill hold assistance, parking assistance, and Eco and Power riding modes.
Speaking about the introduction, company executives emphasized that adding a more reasonably priced model to the EV roster is a crucial step in motivating more passengers to switch to electric vehicles.
FAQs
1. What is the price of the TVS Orbiter V1 electric scooter?
The TVS Orbiter V1 starts at ₹49,999 (ex-showroom Delhi) under the Battery-As-A-Service (BaaS) subscription model. If customers prefer to buy the scooter with the battery included, the price is ₹84,500 (ex-showroom Delhi).
2. What is the Battery-As-A-Service (BaaS) model?
The BaaS model allows buyers to purchase the scooter without paying the full battery cost upfront. Instead, users can subscribe to the battery through a monthly plan starting from ₹862, making the electric scooter more affordable initially.
3. What is the range of the TVS Orbiter V1 on a single charge?
The TVS Orbiter V1 offers an IDC-certified range of around 86 km on a full charge, making it suitable for daily city commuting.
4. How long does the TVS Orbiter V1 take to charge?
The scooter’s 1.8 kWh battery pack can charge from 0% to 80% in about 2 hours and 20 minutes, which is convenient for home or workplace charging.
5. What battery warranty is provided under the BaaS plan?
Under the BaaS subscription, customers receive extended battery warranty coverage of up to 5 years or 70,000 km, depending on the usage.
6. What are the key features of the TVS Orbiter V1?
The scooter comes with several modern features including:
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Colored LCD instrument cluster
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Smartphone connectivity
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Turn-by-turn navigation
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Geo-fencing and anti-theft alerts
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Regenerative braking
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Cruise control and hill hold assist
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Eco and Power riding modes
7. How much storage space does the TVS Orbiter V1 offer?
The scooter provides 34 liters of under-seat storage, which is spacious enough to store two helmets, making it practical for everyday use.
8. How is the TVS Orbiter V1 different from the Orbiter V2?
The Orbiter V1 features a 1.8 kWh battery designed for affordable daily commuting, while the Orbiter V2 comes with a larger 3.1 kWh battery, offering higher performance and range.
9. Is the TVS Orbiter V1 suitable for daily commuting?
Yes, the TVS Orbiter V1 is designed primarily for urban commuting, offering a comfortable riding posture, good storage space, and a practical driving range.
10. Why did TVS introduce the Orbiter V1?
According to TVS Motor Company, the Orbiter V1 was launched to make electric mobility more affordable and encourage more riders in India to switch from petrol scooters to electric vehicles.
