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Okinawa Ridge

Discontinued 20204.5/ 10

A cheap first EV scooter that time and better rivals have left behind

By , founder and editor

Updated

Prices checked

Specs source: Okinawa

  • 3 colours
Battery
1.44 kWh
Certified range
80 km
Full charge
8 hrs
Top speed
45 km/h

In short

Okinawa's Ridge was sold from 2017 to 2020 as an entry electric scooter for short city hops. Its 1.2kW motor and 1.44kWh battery gave a claimed 80km range at 45kmph, priced from ₹47,258, but drum brakes on both ends and an 8-hour charge time show its age today.

What works

  • Light at 96kg, easy for new riders to manage
  • Alloy wheels and tubeless tyres as standard
  • Regenerative braking helps around town

What doesn't

  • Drum brakes front and rear, no disc option
  • Just 80km claimed range, thin by today's standards
  • Warranty capped at 1.5 years, battery only 1 year

Best for: First-time riders, Short city commutes, Budget second scooter

Last prices and variants

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

The Ridge was sold in 2 variants, from ₹47,258 for the Standard to ₹51,852 for the Ridge 30, ex-showroom Delhi, at the time it was withdrawn in 2020.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 Ridge against.

VariantStandardRidge 30
Ex-showroom₹47,258₹51,852+₹4,594
Rough EMI₹1,500/mo₹1,640/mo
Riding Range80 km90 km
Top Speed45 kmph25 kmph
Kerb Weight96 kg
Seat Height774 mm735 mm
Motor Warranty1.5 year1 year

Range and charging

The Ridge is rated at 80 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

The Ridge's 1.2 kW motor is the 62rd most powerful among the 77 electric scooters here and takes it to a top speed of 45 km/h, which limits it to city use.

A full charge from a home socket takes about 8 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 774 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 Okinawa Ridge was sold between 2017 and 2020 as one of India's first mass-market electric scooters, aimed at riders wanting a cheap way off two-wheeler fuel bills. Judged by current standards its 1.2kW motor and 45kmph top speed feel modest, and a used Ridge should be priced accordingly.

Riding it every day

At 96kg the Ridge is light and easy to manage in traffic, and the claimed 80km range covered a typical short commute when new. The catch was always the 8-hour charge time, which meant no quick top-ups if you forgot overnight. Drum brakes on both wheels do the job at city speeds but need a firm early squeeze in the monsoon, and 160mm ground clearance means watching for speed breakers.

What to know before buying

A used Ridge is now several years old, and the battery is the part that matters most. Lithium packs of this era typically lose noticeable range after four to five years of daily charging, so ask the seller for a recent range test rather than trusting the original 80km figure. Okinawa's warranty on this model was short even when new, at 1.5 years on the vehicle and 1 year on the battery, so anything beyond that is out of cover. Budget for a battery replacement or negotiate the price down if one hasn't been done.

Who should buy it

Consider a used Ridge only as a cheap, short-range second scooter for flat, slow city routes, and only after a battery health check. It is not the bike for daily long commutes or pillion riding at this stage of its life.

Features

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

On safety kit the Ridge 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 Edge, 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 3 colours: Red, Fire Red and Arctic White. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.

Full specifications and every feature explained

Warranty, service and ownership

Standard warranty is 1.5 years, 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.

Okinawa runs a limited sales and service network in India, at roughly 450 touchpoints. Check the nearest workshop before buying if you live outside a metro; a 40 km ride for every service adds up.

Okinawa sold the Ridge new from 2017 until 2020, long enough for spares and workshop familiarity to be no problem for years yet. 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.

Ridge: questions people ask

Is the Okinawa Ridge still available?
No. Okinawa withdrew the Ridge in 2020 after selling it since 2017. 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 Ridge?
The Ridge last listed between ₹47,258 and ₹51,852 ex-showroom Delhi across 2 variants. 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 Ridge?
The certified range is 80 km. Expect 65–75% of that in everyday riding.
How much does the Ridge cost to run per month?
Charging works out to about ₹0.15 per km in Delhi, so a 30 km daily commute costs roughly ₹116 a month before servicing.
How long does the Ridge take to charge?
About 8 hours for a full charge from a home socket.
Is the Ridge suitable for short riders?
Yes. Seat height is 774 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
Ridge or SX25: which is better?
The SX25 is ₹7,741 more expensive to start and less efficient at 60 km against 80 km. Pick the Ridge for first-time riders, the SX25 for tightest ev budgets. Our side-by-side comparison covers every spec.
Is the Okinawa Ridge still available new?
No, production ended around 2020. Any Ridge on the market today is a used unit, so treat the listed price as a reference to what it cost new, not what you should pay now.
Can I still get parts and service for a Ridge?
Okinawa has a dealer network in most cities, but a low-volume older model like this may need longer waits for battery packs and controllers. Check with a local dealer before committing to a used unit.

Ridge vs its rivals

Around ₹47,258

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