Orbiter vs iQube: No cannibalisation as both electric scooters target different customers, says TVS
TVS Orbiter vs Ather Rizta vs Ola S1X vs Vida V2X
TVS Orbiter vs Ather Rizta vs Ola S1X vs Vida V2X: Price and specs comparison/
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Priced at Rs. 99,900
Retains 158km riding range
TVS has now broadened its electric scooter portfolio in the country with the entry of its third EV, the Orbiter. The e-scooter has been launched at Rs. 99,900.
The Indian two-wheeler industry got a new electric entrant today with the introduction of the TVS Orbiter. Priced at ₹99,900 (ex-showroom), starting, the Orbiter is now the cheapest scooter in the company’s EV portfolio. While the iQube led TVS’s charge into the electric market, the Orbiter’s introduction marks a more mass-market strategy, one aimed at attracting city commuters who were sitting on the fence and contemplating the transition to electric.
By connecting important traits with real-world range, TVS appears to be casting its net slightly broader. The direct concern, however, is how it stands versus competition that has already been defining this arena: Ather Rizta, Vida V2X, and Ola S1X.
TVS Orbiter vs Competition: Cost comparison
The Orbiter beats much of its competition simply by reaching under the psychological one-lakh tag. At ₹99,900, it provides purchasers a comparatively low entrance into the EV space, something numerous buyers have been eagerly anticipating with electric scooters consistently ascending the price ladder. Compared to this, the Ather Rizta begins on a higher note, with its price range going from ₹1.08 lakh to ₹1.77 lakh, based on battery and feature bundles. Ather’s stance is evident, it is not to be the lowest, but to provide connected features and an ownership experience that is premium.
The Hero Vida V2X, priced from ₹97,800 onwards, puts it slightly in proximity to the Orbiter but provides a different value proposition. Vida’s positioning has been that of balanced range and youthful design, and it is consequently drawing the attention of younger, city-based consumers looking for a scooter with functionality paired with beauty. Ola S1X, in turn, embarks on an identical affordability storyline. At a price point of starting ₹79,999 and extending to ₹99,999, Ola has positioned the S1X as its mass-market EV. Ola’s strong visibility and pushy sales make it powerful, but the Orbiter’s entry at an equivalent price could now trigger some adjustment of consumer choices.
TVS Orbiter vs competitors: Specs /TVS Orbiter vs Ather Rizta vs Ola S1X vs Vida V2X
The Orbiter packs a 3.1 kWh battery claiming 158 km IDC range, firmly in the territory of daily commuters who want reassurance on longer runs. Segment-first features such as a 14-inch front wheel, cruise control, hill-hold, reverse assist, and a 169 mm ground clearance are more than what a skeletal product would offer. Its 34-litre boot space and an 845 mm flat-form seat indicate that TVS has considered the everyday comfort. In terms of connectivity, the Orbiter comes equipped with a Bluetooth-enabled display, turn-by-turn navigation, theft and fall alerts, OTA updates, and SmartXonnect app integration. For a sub- ₹1 lakh scooter, these flourishes set the bar for what one can expect.
The Ather Rizta, however, still leads the way in connected tech and real-world sophistication. With 2.9 kWh and 3.7 kWh battery options, it provides between 105–125 km of real-world range. Beyond statistics, Ather relies on its app ecosystem, frequent software updates, and robust dealer support.
Hero Vida V2X is equipped with a 3.44 kWh battery which provides a maximum estimated real-world range of up to 110 km backed by salient features like swappable batteries, multi-ride modes, and fast charging. It blends range with style appealing to young urban buyers who want their scooter to be as much about self-expression as it is about getting them from A to B. The V2X is neither as technologically premium as Ather nor as affordable as the Orbiter, resorting to try and fill the middle with a mix of new design and comparatively stable performance.
The Ola S1X heads in the opposite direction, prioritizing affordability and bare usability. It comes with 2 kWh and 3 kWh battery packs, which gives it a claimed range of 95–151 km depending on the variant. It introduces Ola’s vast network of sales and services to support it, but on the feature side it is more conservative relative to Ather and now Orbiter. Where it succeeds is in raw awareness and Ola’s aggressive retail push that keeps customers thinking about it when they are looking for EVs.
TVS Orbiter vs Ather Rizta vs Ola S1X vs Vida V2X: Price and specifications compared .TVS Orbiter Electric Scooter Launched in India at Rs. 99,900
Orbiter vs iQube: No cannibalisation as both electric scooters target different customers, says TVS
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