Yamaha Aerox E electric scooter launched at Rs 2.81 lakh: Range, battery and more

Yamaha Motor India today finally launched the new Yamaha Erox E electric scooter in the Indian market, priced at Rs 2.81 lakh (ex-showroom). Interested customers can book the e-scooter online or by visiting their nearest dealership; Deliveries are expected to begin soon. The Aerox E is the brand’s second electric scooter in India after the EC-06. Talking about the powertrain first, the Aerox is powered by an electric 9.5kW motor paired with two removable 1.5kWh battery packs. Together, they deliver 48Nm of torque, and Yamaha says the setup uses high-energy cells designed to maximize performance and efficiency. The electric scooter is claimed to have a range of 106 km on a single charge and weighs 139 kg which is about 13 kg more than the ICE Aerox 155. The Aerox-e is equipped with multiple ride modes – Eco, Standard and Power – as well as a special Boost mode that provides an instant increase in performance for effortless overtakes. Braking hardware includes a front disc and a rear disc with ABS, ensuring confident stopping power.

Telescopic front forks and twin rear shock absorbers have been used in the scooter. It comes with 14-inch alloy wheels at both ends, while disc brakes at the front and rear, supported by single-channel ABS, provide braking. A TFT instrument cluster with smartphone connectivity supports turn-by-turn navigation, weather information and call and SMS alerts.In terms of design, the Aerox-e clearly carries forward the sporty DNA of its petrol version. The aggressive twin LED headlamps and sleek LED tail-lamp setup are familiar while maintaining the sharp, dynamic look. What’s new, however, is the addition of a TFT instrument cluster with smartphone connectivity, replacing the conventional LCD seen on the ICE version. Yamaha says it has also made changes to the ergonomics to make the electric version more attractive to drive. There are also some minor changes to the electric version, including blue accents all around and reduced underseat storage due to the placement of the battery and revised styling.