River Introduces 8-Year Battery and Motor Warranty for Electric Scooter Owners

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer River has announced an extended warranty program covering the battery and motor of its electric scooter, the River Indie. The new plan offers protection for up to 8 years or 80,000 kilometers.

The extended warranty will be available starting 1 October 2025. It applies to both new bookings and existing owners. Customers who had earlier opted for the company’s 5-year warranty can upgrade to the new 8-year plan during a one-month window.

The coverage includes protection if the battery’s State of Health (SOH) drops below 70 percent or if the motor becomes non-functional despite repairs. The plan is priced at Rs 8,399 plus GST for new buyers and at Rs 3,399 plus GST for those upgrading from a 5-year warranty.

Sachin Patial, Service Head said, “We are excited to introduce this extended warranty initiative, which underscores our strong confidence in River’s engineering and product quality. Today’s consumers value long-term trust and dependability, and with this 8-year warranty covering both the battery and motor, we aim to go beyond expectations by reinforcing our promise of durable and dependable mobility solutions.”

The warranty applies to scooters purchased on or after 1 April 2025. River currently operates 32 outlets in 15 cities, including Bengaluru, Mysuru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi and Visakhapatnam. It has also expanded into Pune, Vijayawada and Trivandrum, with more cities planned by 2026.

River was founded in 2021 by Aravind Mani and Vipin George. The company has received investment support from Yamaha Motor Corporation, Mitsui & Co., Marubeni Corporation, Al Futtaim Group, Toyota Ventures and other global investors.