- 4 colours
- Battery
- 1.86 kWh
- Certified range
- 90 km
- Full charge
- 5 hrs
- Top speed
- 25 km/h
In short
The Joy e-bike Gen Nxt is a low-speed electric scooter priced from ₹60,827 to ₹73,610, capped at 25 kmph so it needs no licence or registration, with a claimed 90 km range from a 1.86 kWh battery. It suits short, slow local trips, but the rear drum brake and modest 70 kg build mean it is not built for anything beyond neighbourhood errands.
What works
- No licence or registration needed thanks to its 25 kmph cap
- 90 km claimed range from a compact 1.86 kWh battery
- Front disc brake and alloy wheels at an entry price
- 3-year/60,000 km battery warranty
What doesn't
- 25 kmph top speed limits it strictly to local roads
- Rear drum brake despite the front disc
- 1-year vehicle warranty is short next to rivals
Best for: Licence-free local commuting, Second household vehicle, Short errands
Price and variants
Ex-showroom Delhi list prices from the manufacturer. On-road for your city is in the panel above.
The Gen Nxt is sold in 3 variants, from ₹60,827 for the Nanu to ₹73,610 for the Nanu +, ex-showroom Delhi.
That makes it priced 4th lowest among the 88 electric scooters we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the Wolf (₹1,050 more) and the R30 (₹1,171 more).
On the road in Delhi the base Gen Nxt comes to ₹60,267: ₹55,825 ex-showroom, ₹0 in Delhi road tax and registration (0%), ₹4,442 for first-year insurance. Dealers add handling and accessory packs on top; both are negotiable.
| Variant | Nanu | Eco | Nanu + |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹60,827 | ₹67,307+₹6,480 | ₹73,610+₹12,783 |
| Rough EMI | ₹1,930/mo | ₹2,130/mo | ₹2,330/mo |
| Top Speed | 55 kmph | 46 kmph | 55 kmph |
| Battery Capacity | 2.18 kWh | 1.86 kWh | 2.18 kWh |
| Kerb Weight | 85 kg | 81 kg | 85 kg |
| Battery Portability | 1 portable battery - 2.18 kWh | 1 portable battery - 1.86 kWh | 1 portable battery - 2.18 kWh |
| Mobile Phone Connectivity | Bluetooth | No | Bluetooth |
| GPS & Navigation | Turn by Turn Navigation | No | Turn by Turn Navigation |
| Carrying Capacity | 150 kg | 140 kg | 150 kg |
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Range and charging
The Gen Nxt is rated at 90 km (certified IDC range). Treat that as a ceiling: real-world figures are usually 15–25% lower.
Motor and ride
A full charge from a home socket takes about 5 hours, and it supports fast charging for a quicker top-up on the road. The battery is removable, so it can be charged indoors if you cannot park near a plug.
Our review
Riding impressions and the buying advice a spec sheet cannot give.
Verdict
The Gen Nxt is built for a specific buyer: someone who wants an electric two-wheeler for short local trips without the hassle of a licence or registration. For that narrow purpose, it does a reasonable job.
Riding it every day
The 25 kmph cap means the Gen Nxt is strictly a neighbourhood vehicle, comfortable for running errands or a short school or market run but unsuitable for any road with faster traffic. The front disc brake gives it more stopping confidence than most bikes in this class, though the rear drum is a reminder of where costs were cut. At 70 kg it is easy to manoeuvre and park in tight spaces.
What to know before buying
The 1-year vehicle warranty is shorter than several rivals, though the 3-year, 60,000 km battery warranty covers the most expensive component reasonably well. Given its low top speed, this is not a bike for anyone needing to keep pace with general traffic on main roads, and monsoon riding should be approached cautiously given the drum rear brake. Joy e-bike's service reach in smaller towns is worth checking before buying.
Who should buy it
Families wanting a simple, licence-free electric scooter for a student, senior or second vehicle around the neighbourhood will find the Gen Nxt fits the need well. Anyone needing to ride on faster roads or carry a pillion regularly should look at a higher-speed electric scooter instead.
Features
- Front disc brake
- Tubeless tyres
- Alloy wheels
- Hazard lamps
- LED headlamp
- LED daytime running lamp
- LED tail lamp
- Digital console
- USB charging port
- Under-seat storage
- +5 more
On safety kit the Gen Nxt has front disc brake, tubeless tyres and hazard lamps.
Against SX25, Wolf or Lite, it gets fast charging and reverse mode that most rivals skip.
It is offered in 4 colours: Matt Black, Silver, White and Midnight Black. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Warranty, service and ownership
Standard warranty is 1 year, unlimited km. The battery is covered separately for 3 years or 60,000 km; read the degradation clause, since most policies only replace a pack that drops below 70% capacity.
Joy e-bike runs a limited sales and service network in India, at roughly 500 touchpoints. Check the nearest workshop before buying if you live outside a metro; a 40 km ride for every service adds up.
On sale since 2020, the Gen Nxt is established enough that early production issues have been worked through and used examples give a fair read on resale.
Gen Nxt: questions people ask
- What is the price of the Joy e-bike Gen Nxt?
- The Gen Nxt costs between ₹60,827 and ₹73,610 ex-showroom Delhi across 3 variants, as of September 2026. On-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance and varies by state.
- What is the on-road price of the Gen Nxt in Delhi?
- About ₹60,267 for the base variant in Delhi: ₹55,825 ex-showroom plus ₹0 in Delhi road tax and registration and ₹4,442 for first-year insurance. Figure from dealer quotes, updated monthly; handling and accessory packs can add more.
- What is the real range of the Gen Nxt?
- The certified range is 90 km. Expect 65–75% of that in everyday riding.
- How much does the Gen Nxt cost to run per month?
- Charging works out to about ₹0.17 per km in Delhi, so a 30 km daily commute costs roughly ₹133 a month before servicing.
- What is the EMI for the Gen Nxt?
- With 10% down, a 36-month loan at 9.5% on the base variant comes to about ₹1,930 a month. A shorter tenure raises the EMI but cuts total interest; see the EMI calculator on the price page.
- How long does the Gen Nxt take to charge?
- About 5 hours for a full charge from a home socket, with fast charging available for quicker top-ups.
- Gen Nxt or SX25: which is better?
- The SX25 is ₹5,828 less expensive to start and less efficient at 60 km against 90 km. Pick the Gen Nxt for licence-free local commuting, the SX25 for tightest ev budgets. Our side-by-side comparison covers every spec.
- Which bikes are cheaper than the Gen Nxt?
- Among the 88 electric scooters we have reviewed, the Pony (₹55,799), the SX25 (₹54,999), the Freedum (₹55,650) start lower.
- Can the Gen Nxt be ridden without a driving licence?
- Yes, its 25 kmph top speed classifies it as a low-speed electric vehicle in most states, which typically does not require a licence or registration. Rules vary by state, so it is worth confirming current requirements locally before relying on this.
- Is the Gen Nxt's range enough for daily use?
- A claimed 90 km range should comfortably cover most local errands and short commutes, though real-world figures are typically lower once rider weight, speed and terrain are factored in. For anything beyond a few kilometres each way, expect to charge every day or two.
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Gen Nxt from
₹60,827