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Okinawa Raise

Discontinued 20204.5/ 10

A cheap entry-level EV from 2020, now strictly a used buy

By , founder and editor

Updated

Prices checked

Specs source: Okinawa

  • 1 colour
Battery
1.152 kWh
Certified range
65 km
Full charge
6 hrs
Top speed
25 km/h

In short

The Okinawa Raise was sold in 2020 as a budget low-speed electric scooter, with a 1.152 kWh battery, 65 km claimed range and drum brakes at both ends, listed from ₹39,990. It is no longer sold new, so anyone considering one today should treat it strictly as a used, entry-level EV with a short factory-backed history.

What works

  • One of the cheapest electric scooters Okinawa has listed, from ₹39,990
  • Keyless start and regenerative braking even at this price
  • Tubeless tyres and alloy wheels as standard

What doesn't

  • Only a 1-year battery warranty, shorter than newer Okinawa models
  • Drum brakes at both ends with a 65 km range
  • Launched and discontinued in the same year, so parts availability is uncertain

Best for: Budget-conscious used buyers only, Very short local trips

Last prices and variants

The last ex-showroom Delhi list prices before Okinawa withdrew the model in 2020.

The Raise was sold in a single variant and last listed at ₹39,990 ex-showroom Delhi before it was withdrawn in 2020.

Against the 88 electric scooters on sale today its last price would sit at the bottom of the range. The closest current bikes on price are the SX25 (₹54,999) and the Freedum (₹55,650); those are the new-bike alternatives to weigh a used Raise against.

VariantEx-showroom

Standard

₹39,990

Range and charging

The Raise is rated at 65 km (certified IDC range). Treat that as a ceiling: real-world figures are usually 15–25% lower.

Running cost per month and five-year ownership estimate

Motor and ride

A full charge from a home socket takes about 6 hours. The battery is fixed, so you need a plug where the scooter parks.

Chassis hardware includes single-channel ABS, with a drum up front and drum at the rear.

Seat height is a low 735 mm, so riders around 5'2" and above can plant both feet at a stop.

Our review

Riding impressions and the buying advice a spec sheet cannot give.

Verdict

The Raise was sold by Okinawa in 2020 as a bare-bones, budget low-speed electric scooter priced from ₹39,990, one of the cheapest electric two-wheelers of its era. It has since been discontinued, launched and withdrawn in the same year, so any Raise available today is strictly a used purchase rather than a new one.

Riding it every day

When new, its 1.152 kWh battery claimed 65 km of range at a 25 kmph top speed, firmly a short-trip, city-only scooter even by the standards of its own category. Drum brakes at both ends and a 735 mm seat height kept it simple and accessible, and features like keyless start, regenerative braking and alloy wheels were reasonable for the price at the time.

What to know before buying

For a used example, the biggest question is battery health: a small 1.152 kWh pack from 2020 has likely seen meaningful degradation by now, so ask for a demonstration of charge time and real-world range rather than trusting the original spec sheet. The original 1-year battery warranty means any factory cover is almost certainly long expired, so budget for the possibility of a battery replacement. Okinawa's presence in the market has continued with newer, better-specced low-speed scooters, so parts availability for this specific older model may be inconsistent depending on the city.

Who should buy it

This suits only a very budget-conscious buyer looking for the cheapest possible short-distance runabout and willing to accept the risks of an old, small EV battery. Anyone wanting reliability or a warranty-backed purchase should buy a current Okinawa model like the R30 or Lite instead, both still sold new with fresher batteries and better after-sales cover.

Features

  • Single-channel ABS
  • Tubeless tyres
  • Alloy wheels
  • Keyless start
  • Regenerative braking

On safety kit the Raise has single-channel abs and tubeless tyres. ABS acts on the front wheel only; the rear can still lock under a hard stamp.

Against SX25, Pony or E2Go, it gets single-channel abs, keyless start and regenerative braking that most rivals skip.

What it lacks: hazard lamps, led tail lamp, digital console 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 1 colours: Arctic White. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.

Full specifications and every feature explained

Warranty, service and ownership

Standard warranty is 1 year, unlimited km. The battery is covered separately for 1 years; read the degradation clause, since most policies only replace a pack that drops below 70% capacity.

Service reach is the weak point: Okinawa has about 450 dealer and workshop touchpoints across the country. Confirm there is one within reach before you sign.

Okinawa sold the Raise new from 2020 until 2020, a short run, so check spares availability with the dealer before buying used. Warranty on a used example depends on what is left of the original term; service intervals and parts pricing are unchanged by the model being withdrawn.

Raise: questions people ask

Is the Okinawa Raise still available?
No. Okinawa withdrew the Raise in 2020. Dealers sometimes hold unregistered stock for a few months after a model goes; after that it is a used buy.
What was the price of the Okinawa Raise?
The Raise last listed at ₹39,990 ex-showroom Delhi in its single variant. Used prices depend on year, mileage and condition; a two- to three-year-old example typically changes hands at 60–75% of that.
What is the real range of the Raise?
The certified range is 65 km. Expect 65–75% of that in everyday riding.
How much does the Raise cost to run per month?
Charging works out to about ₹0.15 per km in Delhi, so a 30 km daily commute costs roughly ₹114 a month before servicing.
How long does the Raise take to charge?
About 6 hours for a full charge from a home socket.
Is the Raise suitable for short riders?
Yes. Seat height is 735 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
Raise or SX25: which is better?
The SX25 is ₹15,009 more expensive to start and less efficient at 60 km against 65 km. Pick the Raise for budget-conscious used buyers only, the SX25 for tightest ev budgets. Our side-by-side comparison covers every spec.
Is a used Okinawa Raise still serviceable today?
That depends heavily on the specific dealer and battery condition, since it was a short-lived, entry-level model with only a 1-year original battery warranty, so ask any prospective seller for proof of recent servicing and battery health before buying.
What should a buyer check before paying for a used Raise?
Check the battery's remaining capacity and charge time first, since a 1.152 kWh pack this old may have degraded, along with the drum brakes' condition and whether Okinawa's local service centre still stocks parts for this specific model.

Raise vs its rivals

Around ₹39,990

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