TVS has just launched the latest addition to its electric scooter portfolio, the Orbiter, priced at Rs 99,900 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru; price inclusive of the PM e-Drive scheme). The Orbiter slots below the iQube, becoming the entry point into the company’s electric scooter range.
- TVS Orbiter priced at Rs 99,900
- Gets a 3.1kWh battery with IDC range of 158km
- Gets a 14-inch front wheel
TVS Orbiter battery and tech
The Orbiter gets features like cruise control as standard.
Unlike the iQube and its multiple variants, the Orbiter has been introduced with a single 3.1kWh battery pack and a claimed 158km IDC range. For reference, the iQube with the 2.2kWh battery is rated at 94km IDC, and in our real-world tests we achieved 76.4km in Eco mode (in line with TVS’ claimed real-world figure). On that basis, the Orbiter should realistically offer around 120km of real-world range, though we’ll only know for sure once we test it.
Interestingly, TVS has equipped the Orbiter with a 14-inch front wheel and 12-inch rear, joining the likes of the River Indie and Ola S1 Z in offering the larger front wheel size. On paper, a larger front wheel can increase rolling resistance (and potentially reduce efficiency), but it should improve stability and does give the scooter a distinctive, eye-catching stance.
On the tech front, the Orbiter features connected tech via a mobile app that enables turn-by-turn navigation, over-the-air updates, and safety alerts including anti-theft, crash, and geo-fencing notifications. Riders will also have access to Eco and Power modes, hill-hold assist, parking assist (reverse function), and cruise control.
TVS Orbiter design and styling
The Orbiter will be available in six colour schemes.
The Orbiter follows a minimalist, boxy design with fewer flowing lines. A single, large side panel starts at the front apron and flows up towards the tail as one piece, giving it a distinctive side profile. Up front, there’s a handlebar-mounted LED headlamp complemented by a RoboCop-like LED light strip across the apron, a design cue similar to the TVS Jupiter.
TVS also emphasised the scooter’s practicality, with a 34-litre underseat storage that the company says can accommodate two helmets, along with a spacious 290mm flat floorboard.
The Orbiter will be offered in a total of six colours. Given its utilitarian nature and the convenience-focused features on offer, it positions itself against similar family-oriented scooters like the Ather Rizta.
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