Yamaha Aerox-E Electric Scooter Launches in India at $2,950
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- Yamaha launched the Aerox-E electric scooter in India, targeting the premium segment with a performance focus rather than chasing affordability.
- The Aerox-E is powered by a 9.4 kW motor producing 48 Nm of torque, with a claimed 95 km/h top speed and Eco, Standard, Power, plus a dedicated Boost ride mode for overtaking.
- The dual-battery setup delivers a combined 3 kWh capacity, a claimed 117 km range on the Indian driving cycle, and roughly 3 hours 10 minutes for a full dock charge.
- Aerox-E pricing is set at 282,000 INR (~$2,950), placing it above several established premium electric scooters already on sale in India.
- Indian test riders report real-world range closer to 80 km in Eco mode, falling well short of Yamaha's 117 km claim.
- Honda's MPP e: swappable battery standard — which Yamaha had previously backed through a motorcycle-maker consortium — does not appear to be used in the Aerox-E.
- The scooter ships with traction control, a color TFT dashboard with Y-Connect smartphone pairing, smart key functionality, all-LED lighting, and wider rear tires for stability.
Why it matters: At 282,000 INR (~$2,950), Yamaha's Aerox-E prices above established premium electric scooters in India, while test riders report real-world range near 80 km versus the 117 km claim. The departure from the swappable battery standard Yamaha had previously backed adds a compatibility question for shared-mobility buyers.
