Yamaha has officially launched the EC-06 electric scooter in India at a price of ₹1.68 lakh (ex-showroom, Maharashtra). Co-developed with Bengaluru-based EV startup River, the EC-06 is currently available in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Key Highlights:
Priced ₹22,000 higher than the River Indie
Claimed IDC range of 169km
Top speed of 79kmph
Battery, Motor & Performance
The Yamaha EC-06 is built on the same platform as the River Indie and uses an identical 4kWh battery pack paired with a motor producing 6.7kW (9.1hp) of peak power. It offers a claimed top speed of 79kmph, which is 11kmph lower than the Indie.
Yamaha claims a 0–80% charging time of 8 hours using the standard 480W charger. Unlike the Indie, the EC-06 does not get an optional faster 750W charger.
Range & Efficiency
The EC-06 delivers a claimed IDC-certified range of 169km, which is 6km more than the River Indie.
Features & Technology
The scooter comes equipped with:
Colour LCD display
Three riding modes
Reverse assist
Conventional headlamp and tail-lamp setup
Notably, the instrument cluster layout is similar to the earlier River Indie, and not the updated Gen 2.5 version.
Storage & Practicality
While the River Indie is known for its massive storage — including a 43-litre underseat boot and 12 litres in the front apron — the EC-06 opts for a sleeker design. It offers:
24.5-litre underseat storage
Open cubby in the front apron
Thanks to the slimmer panels and reduced storage, the EC-06 weighs 3kg less than the Indie, with a kerb weight of 132kg.
Design
The Yamaha EC-06 features a sharper and sleeker design compared to the Indie’s boxier, utilitarian look. Its lighting elements are also more conventional in appearance.
Price & Availability
Price: ₹1.68 lakh (ex-showroom, Maharashtra)
On-road price: Approx. ₹1.85 lakh
Availability: Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
At launch, the EC-06 is priced ₹22,000 higher than the River Indie on which it is based.
