Yo Bykes
The Electron's slightly pricier sibling, same limits, same age concerns

- 4 colours
- Battery
- 1.152 kWh
- Certified range
- 70 km
- Full charge
- 8 hrs
- Top speed
- 25 km/h
In short
The Yo Bykes Xplor was sold from 2012 to 2021, a low-speed electric scooter with a 1.152kWh battery, claimed 70km range and 25kmph top speed, priced from ₹38,938. It was a close sibling of the Electron with slightly different dimensions, aimed at the same budget-conscious, short-trip electric scooter buyer, and it shares the same drum brakes and minimal feature list.
What works
- 1.152kWh battery gave a claimed 70km range
- Simple mechanicals with little complexity to go wrong
- Low original price under ₹40,000
- Close sibling to the Electron, so parts logic carries over
What doesn't
- Drum brakes at both ends, no disc option
- Almost no listed features beyond alloy wheels
- Discontinued since 2021, so battery age is now a real concern
Best for: Budget-conscious used electric buyers, Very short local trips, Backup or second household vehicle
Last prices and variants
The last ex-showroom Delhi list prices before Yo Bykes withdrew the model in 2021.
The Xplor was sold in a single variant and last listed at ₹38,938 ex-showroom Delhi before it was withdrawn in 2021.
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 Xplor against.
| Variant | Ex-showroom | Rough EMI |
|---|---|---|
Standard | ₹38,938 |
Range and charging
The Xplor is rated at 70 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 8 hours. The battery is fixed, so you need a plug where the scooter parks.
Our review
Riding impressions and the buying advice a spec sheet cannot give.
Verdict
The Xplor was a close sibling to the Electron in Yo Bykes' early electric scooter lineup, sold from 2012 to 2021 with the same 1.152kWh battery and 70km claimed range. It offered the same basic, budget-focused proposition: cheap electric mobility for short local trips, without disc brakes or modern features.
Riding it every day
At 86kg it's marginally heavier than the Electron but still light and easy to manoeuvre for short trips. The 25kmph top speed keeps it out of arterial traffic and best suited to slower internal roads. Drum brakes front and rear mean longer stopping distances than a disc-equipped scooter, a point worth extra caution on in wet weather. With minimal features listed, this was always a scooter about basic transport rather than convenience extras.
What to know before buying
As with any electric scooter discontinued since 2021, the main risk for a used buyer is battery condition. Ask the seller for the battery's age, get a real-world range test rather than relying on the claimed figure, and inspect the drum brakes and wiring for wear. Parts specific to the Xplor may be harder to find than for currently sold models, so factor that into your offer.
Who should buy it
This suits a very budget-conscious buyer wanting a cheap second electric vehicle for short trips, who is comfortable with the uncertainty of an old battery. Buyers wanting dependable range or a longer support runway should look at a newer, currently sold electric scooter.
Features
- Alloy wheels
What it lacks: tubeless tyres, hazard lamps, led tail lamp and digital console, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
It is offered in 4 colours: White, Black, Red and Blue. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Warranty, service and ownership
Standard warranty is 3 years, unlimited km.
Yo Bykes runs a limited sales and service network in India, at roughly 80 touchpoints. Check the nearest workshop before buying if you live outside a metro; a 40 km ride for every service adds up.
Yo Bykes sold the Xplor new from 2012 until 2021, a long run that leaves a deep used market, plentiful spares and mechanics who know every fault. 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.
Xplor: questions people ask
- Is the Yo Bykes Xplor still available?
- No. Yo Bykes withdrew the Xplor in 2021 after selling it since 2012. 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 Yo Bykes Xplor?
- The Xplor last listed at ₹38,938 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 Xplor?
- The certified range is 70 km. Expect 65–75% of that in everyday riding.
- How much does the Xplor cost to run per month?
- Charging works out to about ₹0.14 per km in Delhi, so a 30 km daily commute costs roughly ₹106 a month before servicing.
- How long does the Xplor take to charge?
- About 8 hours for a full charge from a home socket.
- Xplor or SX25: which is better?
- The SX25 is ₹16,061 more expensive to start and less efficient at 60 km against 70 km. Pick the Xplor for budget-conscious used electric buyers, the SX25 for tightest ev budgets. Our side-by-side comparison covers every spec.
- Is a used Yo Bykes Xplor's battery still reliable?
- Given the model was discontinued in 2021, any surviving unit's battery is now several years old at minimum, and electric scooter batteries degrade with age and use, so test the real-world range yourself rather than trusting the original claimed figure before buying.
- How does the Xplor compare to the similarly priced Electron?
- The two are close siblings from the same era with near-identical battery and range specifications; the Xplor is slightly heavier at 86kg against the Electron's 84kg, and buyers should choose based on which specific used unit is in better condition rather than any meaningful spec difference.
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