Chennai, March 12 Two and three-wheeler maker TVS Motor Company has expanded its electric vehicle portfolio with the launch of the electric scooter TVS Orbiter V1, which is equipped with a 1.8 kWh battery, a top official said on Thursday.
The Chennai-headquartered company had launched the TVS Orbiter in 2025, and with today's launch, the range will be available in two variants – "Orbiter V1" with a 1.8 kWh battery and "Orbiter V2" with a 3.1 kWh battery.
The Orbiter V1 will be available at ₹49,999 (ex-showroom Delhi), which includes the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model. Customers who opt for the BaaS model will be offered the vehicle for ₹84,500 (ex-showroom Delhi), according to a press release on Thursday.
The BaaS model lowers the upfront cost and provides customers with long-term battery assurance. The introduction of the BaaS model allows customers to subscribe to battery usage instead of paying the full battery cost upfront, the company said.
This BaaS model separates the vehicle price from the battery cost, helping customers better understand both the upfront purchase and the ongoing running cost of an electric vehicle.
Commenting on the occasion, Gaurav Gupta, President-India 2W Business at TVS Motor Company, said, "TVS Motor has built a strong and well-defined EV portfolio, and the launch of TVS Orbiter V1 further strengthens this lineup by introducing the most accessible entry point into our electric scooter range. Alongside this, the introduction of BaaS represents an important shift in customers' approach to EV ownership."
He further said, "By separating the vehicle price from the battery usage cost, we are enabling greater flexibility while providing customers with a clear understanding of the overall cost of ownership."
Aniruddha Haldar, Senior Vice-President – Head Commuter and EV Business, said, "We remain committed to consolidating our leadership in the EV space and advancing India's electric mobility journey with a strong foundation of trust and innovation."
