TVS Motor Company on Thursday expanded its electric vehicle portfolio with the launch of the TVS Orbiter V1, powered by a 1.8 kWh battery, positioning it as the most accessible electric scooter in its lineup. The company also introduced Battery-As-A-Service (BaaS) across its EV portfolio, offering customers a flexible ownership model aimed at lowering the upfront cost of electric mobility. With the launch, TVS Motor’s EV scooter range now starts at ₹49,999 (ex-showroom Delhi, inclusive of PM e-Drive subsidy) under the BaaS model, while customers who prefer to buy the scooter without BaaS can purchase the Orbiter V1 at ₹84,500 (ex-showroom Delhi). The BaaS model separates the vehicle cost from the battery cost, allowing users to subscribe to battery usage with flexible payment plans starting from ₹862 per month, including extended warranty coverage of up to five years or 70,000 km and unlimited monthly usage.
Commenting on the launch, Gaurav Gupta, President – India 2W Business, said the Orbiter V1 strengthens the company’s EV lineup while the BaaS model represents a shift in EV ownership by giving customers clarity on upfront and running costs. Aniruddha Haldar, Senior Vice President – Head Commuter & EV Business, added that expanding the Orbiter range with flexible ownership options will help accelerate electric mobility adoption in India.
In Guwahati, the launch of an entry-level electric scooter with subscription-based battery plans could attract young commuters and first-time EV buyers in Assam. With rising fuel costs and increasing awareness of sustainable mobility, affordable electric scooters are gradually gaining traction in the region. Industry observers believe pricing under ₹50,000 through the BaaS model could strengthen EV adoption in Guwahati’s urban mobility segment, particularly for daily commuting and last-mile travel.
