TVS has launched a brand-new electric scooter, and it’s called the Orbiter. Priced at ₹99,990 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru), this EV is designed to be practical, stylish, and affordable. What makes it stand out is its impressive 158 km range, fresh design, and a few clever features that even the pricier iQube doesn’t offer. Let’s take a closer look at what makes the Orbiter special.
A Fresh Look For City Riders
At first glance, the Orbiter feels like a younger, sportier cousin of the iQube. The scooter comes with a handlebar-mounted LED headlamp, apron-integrated DRL with turn indicators, and a compact flyscreen that gives it a modern touch. TVS has also gone bold with colour choices, offering six options: Neon Sunburst, Stratos Blue, Stellar Silver, Martian Copper, Cosmic Titanium and Lunar Grey. The styling is smart but still simple enough to appeal to family buyers. The only design element that feels a little underwhelming is the plain tail light. Otherwise, the Orbiter looks neat, contemporary, and ready for the urban crowd.
Features That Make Daily Riding Easier
The Orbiter is not overloaded with features, but the essentials are all here. It comes with a 5.5-inch colour LCD display that connects with your smartphone, giving you navigation, ride data, and battery info. There are two riding modes (Eco and City), plus useful additions like cruise control, hill-hold assist, reverse mode, and regenerative braking. A USB charging port is also neatly placed on the handlebar, which is handy for charging your phone on the go. While some may miss a fancy TFT screen or a disc brake at the front, TVS has clearly focused on making the Orbiter practical for daily users instead of overloading it with gimmicks.
Battery, Range And Performance
This is where the Orbiter really shines. It uses a 3.1 kWh battery pack, which TVS claims can deliver up to 158 km on a single charge. Charging from 0 to 80 percent takes about 4 hours and 10 minutes, making it easy to juice up overnight or even during work hours. Performance-wise, the scooter has a hub-mounted motor with a top speed of 68 kmph. That may not sound thrilling, but it’s more than enough for city rides. Acceleration is decent too, with 0-40 kmph coming up in 6.8 seconds.
Ride Comfort And Storage Space
The Orbiter is built with practicality in mind. It rides on a 14-inch front wheel and 12-inch rear wheel, supported by telescopic forks and dual shock absorbers. While TVS has gone for drum brakes on both wheels instead of a disc, the larger front wheel should give better stability on uneven roads. Storage is another big plus. The Orbiter offers 34 litres of underseat space, enough to fit two half-face helmets and still leave room for smaller items.
Should You Buy The TVS Orbiter?
The Orbiter feels like TVS has carefully studied what city riders really want. It is cheaper than the iQube, offers a much better range, and comes with enough features to keep the experience comfortable and modern. Sure, a front disc brake would have made it safer, but given the price point and practicality, it’s hard to complain. For families, students, or anyone looking for a dependable electric scooter under ₹1 lakh, the Orbiter is a strong option. It’s stylish, practical, and efficient the kind of EV that can genuinely replace a petrol scooter for daily use.