Evolet Derby vs OPG Mobility Freedum
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Evolet Derby and OPG Mobility Freedum are both electric scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. The Derby costs ₹15,749 more than the Freedum, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 28% extra.
The Derby takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the Derby and 5.5/10 for the Freedum.
Category by category
Price
Freedum
The Freedum starts ₹15,749 lower (₹55,650 against ₹71,399), about ₹500 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Derby
Derby claims 90 km against 75 km. That is roughly ₹453 a year in charging at 30 km a day.
Safety kit
Derby
Derby adds single-channel abs and front disc brake that the Freedum does not have on any variant.
Features
Derby
Derby gets alloy wheels, ride modes and usb charging port.
Warranty
Freedum
Freedum comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 1.5 on the Derby.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Derby if
- range matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is short daily errands
- your priority is first-time electric two-wheeler buyers
Buy the Freedum if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where OPG Mobility's bigger service network matters
- your priority is short local trips
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Derby | Freedum |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹71,399 | ₹55,650 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹83,807 | ₹59,330 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹4,940 | ₹7,205 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,024 | ₹2,848 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,02,771 | ₹79,383 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | EvoletDerby | OPG MobilityFreedum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹71,399 | ₹55,650 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,260 | ₹1,760 |
| Engine | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 0.3 kW | 0.3 kW |
| Battery | 1.2 kWh | 1.4 kWh |
| Claimed range | 90 km | 75 km |
| Charging time | 4 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Top speed | 25 km/h | 25 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 76 kg | — |
| Seat height | 800 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum, 110 mm |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 110 mm |
| ABS / CBS | E-ABS | Standard |
| Front suspension | Hydraulic Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Double Shocker with Dual Tube Technology Suspension | Spring Loaded |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/100-10Tubeless | — |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-10Tubeless | — |
Derby vs Freedum: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Derby or the Freedum?
- The Freedum is cheaper by ₹15,749 at the base variant (₹55,650 against ₹71,399 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better range, the Derby or the Freedum?
- The Derby claims 90 km against 75 km. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Derby and Freedum in Delhi?
- About ₹24,477: roughly ₹83,807 for the Derby and ₹59,330 for the Freedum, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹1,02,771 for the Derby and ₹79,383 for the Freedum, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Freedum comes out ₹23,388 ahead.
