Odysse Vader

There is only one Vader to buy, priced at ₹1,61,574 ex-showroom in Delhi. The only decisions left are colour and whether to finance it.

That makes it priced 10th lowest among the 17 electric bikes we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the FEV 650 (₹1,575 less) and the EX2S (₹8,425 more).

On the road in Delhi the base Vader comes to ₹1.85 Lakh: ₹1,61,574 ex-showroom, ₹16,042 in Delhi road tax and registration (9.9%), ₹7,279 for first-year insurance. Dealers add handling and accessory packs on top; both are negotiable.

The Vader is rated at 125 km (certified IDC range). Treat that as a ceiling: real-world figures are usually 15–25% lower.

Among the 17 electric bikes we have reviewed it ranks 16th for range, 54 km below the group average of 179 km.

The Vader's 4.5 kW motor is the 14rd most powerful among the 17 electric scooters here and takes it to a top speed of 85 km/h, comfortable for city and arterial roads.

A full charge from a home socket takes about 4 hours. The battery is fixed, so you need a plug where the scooter parks.

Chassis hardware includes a combi-brake system, with a disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper up front and disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper at the rear.

On safety kit the Vader has combi-brake (cbs), front disc brake, rear disc brake, side-stand engine cut-off and hazard lamps. There is no ABS, which is legal at this engine size but worth knowing before a wet-weather ride.

Against EX2S, EX2 or Shockwave, it gets under-seat storage that most rivals skip.

What it lacks: tubeless tyres, rear monoshock, projector headlamp and usb charging port, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.

It is offered in 5 colours: Misty Grey, Venom Green, Glossy Black, Fiery Red and Midnight Blue. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.

Standard warranty is 3 years, unlimited km. The battery is covered separately for 3 years or 30,000 km; read the degradation clause, since most policies only replace a pack that drops below 70% capacity.

Service reach is the weak point: Odysse has about 50 dealer and workshop touchpoints across the country. Confirm there is one within reach before you sign.

The Vader launched in 2023, so long-term reliability and resale data are still thin. That is not a mark against it, just a reason to prefer the standard warranty and keep service records.