Yamaha EC 06 vs River Indie
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha EC 06 and River Indie are both electric scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. The Indie undercuts the EC 06 by ₹19,413, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Indie takes 2 of the 4 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the EC 06 and 7/10 for the Indie.
Category by category
Price
Indie
The Indie starts ₹19,413 lower (₹1,52,600 against ₹1,72,013), about ₹610 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
EC 06
EC 06 claims 169 km against 161 km. That is roughly ₹576 a year in charging at 30 km a day.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Indie
Indie gets engine kill switch, fast charging, regenerative braking and over-the-air updates.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the EC 06 if
- range matters more to you than outright performance
- you live where Yamaha's bigger service network matters
- your priority is long daily commutes
- your priority is range-focused buyers
Buy the Indie if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is short city commutes
- your priority is home charging
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | EC 06 | Indie |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,72,013 | ₹1,52,600 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,81,290 | ₹1,56,096 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹9,140 | ₹12,020 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹8,700 | ₹7,492 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,09,130 | ₹1,85,608 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaEC 06 | RiverIndie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,72,013 | ₹1,52,600 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,450 | ₹4,840 |
| Engine | ||
| Torque | 26 Nm | 26 Nm |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 6.7 kW | 6.7 kW |
| Battery | 4 kWh | 4 kWh |
| Claimed range | 169 km | 161 km |
| Charging time | 10 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Top speed | 79 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 132 kg | 135 kg |
| Seat height | — | 770 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1354 mm | 1365 mm |
| Length | 1995 mm | — |
| Width | 765 mm | — |
| Height | 1153 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 200 mm | Disc, 240 mm, 3 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 200 mm | Disc, 200 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic suspension with Hydraulic Dampers |
| Rear suspension | Twin Coil Spring | Twin gas charged coil spring with Hydraulic dampers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/80-14 | 110/70-14 |
| Rear tyre | 120/70-14 | 120/70-14 |
EC 06 vs Indie: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the EC 06 or the Indie?
- The Indie is cheaper by ₹19,413 at the base variant (₹1,52,600 against ₹1,72,013 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better range, the EC 06 or the Indie?
- The EC 06 claims 169 km against 161 km. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the EC 06 and Indie in Delhi?
- About ₹25,194: roughly ₹1,81,290 for the EC 06 and ₹1,56,096 for the Indie, 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 ₹2,09,130 for the EC 06 and ₹1,85,608 for the Indie, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Indie comes out ₹23,522 ahead.
