What is the price of the TVS Orbiter?

The Orbiter costs between ₹1,02,459 and ₹1,18,887 ex-showroom Delhi across 2 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 Orbiter in Delhi?

Roughly ₹1.08 Lakh for the base variant in Delhi: ₹1,02,459 ex-showroom plus no road tax (electric two-wheelers are exempt in Delhi), ₹1,100 registration and about ₹4,306 insurance. This is an estimate; dealer quotes include handling and accessories.

What is the real range of the Orbiter?

The certified range is 86 km. In everyday riding expect 86–137 km depending on mode, speed and load.

How much does the Orbiter cost to run per month?

Charging works out to about ₹0.13 per km in Delhi, so a 30 km daily commute costs roughly ₹104 a month before servicing.

What is the EMI for the Orbiter?

With 10% down, a 36-month loan at 9.5% on the base variant comes to about ₹3,250 a month. A shorter tenure raises the EMI but cuts total interest; see the EMI calculator on the price page.

How long does the Orbiter take to charge?

About 2.2 hours for a full charge from a home socket.

Is the Orbiter suitable for short riders?

Yes. Seat height is 760 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.

Orbiter or Konarc: which is better?

The Konarc is ₹2,360 less expensive to start and more efficient at 100 km against 86 km. Pick the Orbiter for first electric scooter, the Konarc for first electric scooter. Our side-by-side comparison covers every spec.

Which bikes are cheaper than the Orbiter?

Among the 23 electric scooters we have reviewed, the S1 X (₹89,999), the QC1 (₹90,708), the S1 Z (₹79,999) start lower.

Is the Orbiter's range enough for a daily office commute?

For a round trip under 35-40km a day, the claimed 86km range should comfortably cover a few days between charges, though real-world range typically drops with aggressive throttle use, pillion load, or higher speeds. Riders with longer commutes should charge more often than the number suggests.

Can the Orbiter carry a pillion comfortably in city traffic?

It can carry a pillion at low speeds typical of city riding, but the modest 2.5kW motor and 68kmph top speed mean acceleration will feel noticeably slower with two people aboard. It's better suited to solo rides or short two-up trips rather than regular double duty.

TVS

TVS Orbiter

An easy first electric scooter as long as you don't expect highway speeds

By Rajat Das, founder and editor

Updated 6 September 2026

Prices checked September 2026

Specs source: TVS

TVS Orbiter right side view · Image: BikeWale, used under licence

In short

The Orbiter is TVS's most affordable electric scooter, using a 1.8kWh battery and 2.5kW motor for a claimed 86km range, priced from ₹1.02 lakh. It's aimed at first-time EV buyers who mainly ride within the city, but its 68kmph top speed and drum brakes only setup are clear compromises against pricier electric rivals.

Battery: 1.8 kWh
Certified range: 86 km
Full charge: 2.2 hrs
Top speed: 68 km/h

What works

Loaded with hill hold, cruise control and reverse mode
2.2 hour claimed charge time is quick for the segment
Over-the-air updates and a companion app included
Six colour options at launch, more than most rivals

What doesn't

Drum brakes on both wheels, no disc option
68kmph top speed limits highway or flyover use
86km claimed range is modest next to the Ather Konarc and Bajaj Chetak

Best for: First electric scooter, Short city commutes, Second household vehicle

Price and variants

Ex-showroom Delhi. On-road estimate for Delhi; other cities on the price page.

The Orbiter is sold in 2 variants, from ₹1,02,459 for the V1 to ₹1,18,887 for the V2, ex-showroom Delhi.

That makes it priced 5th lowest among the 23 electric scooters we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the Chetak C2501 (₹2,140 more) and the Konarc (₹2,360 less).

On the road in Delhi, budget about ₹1.08 Lakh for the base variant once registration and five-year insurance are added (Delhi waives road tax on electric two-wheelers). Dealers often quote higher by bundling accessories, extended warranty and handling charges; all three are negotiable.

Variant	Ex-showroom	Rough EMI
V1	₹1,02,459	₹3,250/mo
V2	₹1,18,887	₹3,770/mo

On-road price in 10 cities, with an EMI calculator

Range and charging

Orbiter's certified IDC range is 86 km, and unusually, owners and our own riding land right on it: expect 86–137 km in everyday use. Few electric scooters get this close to their brochure figure.

Among the 23 electric scooters we have reviewed it ranks 22th for range, 61 km below the group average of 147 km.

Running cost per month and five-year ownership estimate

Motor and ride

The Orbiter's 2.5 kW motor is the 20rd most powerful among the 21 electric scooters here and takes it to a top speed of 68 km/h, which limits it to city use.

A full charge from a home socket takes about 2.2 hours. The battery is fixed, so you need a plug where the scooter parks.

Chassis hardware includes a combi-brake system, with a drum up front and drum at the rear.

Seat height is a low 760 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 Orbiter is TVS's attempt at an EV scooter priced close to a premium petrol scooter, starting from ₹1.02 lakh. It brings a genuinely long features list, hill hold, cruise control, reverse mode and OTA updates, but the trade-off is a modest 2.5kW motor, drum brakes at both ends, and a 68kmph top speed that keeps it firmly in city-commuter territory.

Riding it every day

At 101kg the Orbiter feels light and easy to manage at parking speeds, and the low 760mm seat height should suit most Indian riders comfortably. In daily traffic the throttle response is adequate rather than exciting, and the absence of a disc brake means you should leave a little extra following distance in the monsoon, when drum brakes typically lose bite faster on wet roads.

What to know before buying

The claimed 86km range sits at the lower end of the brief's real-world band of 86-137km, so expect actual range to depend heavily on how you ride and where you fall in that spread. TVS's EV service network is newer than its petrol network, so it's worth checking service centre availability in your city before committing, and comparing the Orbiter's 3-year battery warranty against rivals like the Bajaj Chetak C2501.

Who should buy it

This suits someone buying a second vehicle mainly for short, predictable city trips who wants EV running costs without paying the premium that faster scooters like the Ather Konarc or Ola Roadster command. Riders who regularly need flyover or highway speeds should look at a higher-powered electric scooter instead.

Features and colours

Combi-brake (CBS)
Tubeless tyres
Alloy wheels
Side-stand engine cut-off
LED headlamp
LED daytime running lamp
LED tail lamp
Digital console
Bluetooth connectivity
Turn-by-turn navigation
+9 more

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

Against Konarc, Chetak C2501 or IQube, it gets regenerative braking and companion app that most rivals skip.

What it lacks: hazard lamps and fast charging, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.

It is offered in 6 colours: Stellar Silver, Cosmic Titanium, Martian Copper, Lunar Grey, Stratos Blue and Neon Sunburst. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.

Full specifications and every feature explained

Warranty, service and ownership

Standard warranty is 3 years, unlimited km. The battery is covered separately for 3 years or 50,000 km; read the degradation clause, since most policies only replace a pack that drops below 70% capacity.

TVS runs a sizeable sales and service network in India, at roughly 4,500 touchpoints. Spares and a mechanic who knows the model are rarely far away.

The Orbiter launched in 2025, 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.

Orbiter: questions people ask

What is the price of the TVS Orbiter?: The Orbiter costs between ₹1,02,459 and ₹1,18,887 ex-showroom Delhi across 2 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 Orbiter in Delhi?: Roughly ₹1.08 Lakh for the base variant in Delhi: ₹1,02,459 ex-showroom plus no road tax (electric two-wheelers are exempt in Delhi), ₹1,100 registration and about ₹4,306 insurance. This is an estimate; dealer quotes include handling and accessories.
What is the real range of the Orbiter?: The certified range is 86 km. In everyday riding expect 86–137 km depending on mode, speed and load.
How much does the Orbiter cost to run per month?: Charging works out to about ₹0.13 per km in Delhi, so a 30 km daily commute costs roughly ₹104 a month before servicing.
What is the EMI for the Orbiter?: With 10% down, a 36-month loan at 9.5% on the base variant comes to about ₹3,250 a month. A shorter tenure raises the EMI but cuts total interest; see the EMI calculator on the price page.
How long does the Orbiter take to charge?: About 2.2 hours for a full charge from a home socket.
Is the Orbiter suitable for short riders?: Yes. Seat height is 760 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
Orbiter or Konarc: which is better?: The Konarc is ₹2,360 less expensive to start and more efficient at 100 km against 86 km. Pick the Orbiter for first electric scooter, the Konarc for first electric scooter. Our side-by-side comparison covers every spec.
Which bikes are cheaper than the Orbiter?: Among the 23 electric scooters we have reviewed, the S1 X (₹89,999), the QC1 (₹90,708), the S1 Z (₹79,999) start lower.
Is the Orbiter's range enough for a daily office commute?: For a round trip under 35-40km a day, the claimed 86km range should comfortably cover a few days between charges, though real-world range typically drops with aggressive throttle use, pillion load, or higher speeds. Riders with longer commutes should charge more often than the number suggests.
Can the Orbiter carry a pillion comfortably in city traffic?: It can carry a pillion at low speeds typical of city riding, but the modest 2.5kW motor and 68kmph top speed mean acceleration will feel noticeably slower with two people aboard. It's better suited to solo rides or short two-up trips rather than regular double duty.