River Mobility
Indie
0/4 winsEx-showroom₹1.46–1.46L
On-road₹1.59L
IndievsTesseract
2 electric two-wheelers compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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Tesseract
4/4 winsEx-showroom₹1.45–2.00L
On-road₹1.58L
Get the Tesseract — best overall, leading on price and range. Pick the Indie as the runner-up.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
What matters depends on how you drive.
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Tesseract
Tesseract leads on price and range. Indie is the closest alternative.
On-road priceLower is better
Indie₹1.59L
Tesseract₹1.58LBest in this comparison
Claimed range
Indie161 km
Tesseract261 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useNot ranked · Lower is better
Indie2.5 kWh/100 km
Tesseract2.3 kWh/100 km
Boot spaceNot ranked
IndieNot published
TesseractNot published
DC fast charge, 10–80%Not ranked · Lower is better
IndieNot published
TesseractNot published
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
IndieNot rated
TesseractNot rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
IndieTesseract
Claimed range
Indie161km
TesseractBest in this comparison261km
On-road priceDelhi
Indie₹1.59L
TesseractBest in this comparison₹1.58L
Battery
Indie4kWh
Tesseract6kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
IndieNot published
TesseractNot published
0–100 km/hlower is better
IndieNot published
TesseractNot published
Power
IndieNot published
TesseractNot published
Boot space
IndieNot published
TesseractNot published
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
IndieNot rated
TesseractNot rated
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
Indie 0Tesseract 2Tie / no winner 6
Value · too close to call
Tesseract & Indie
Within 2% of each other: Tesseract ₹1.58L vs Indie ₹1.59L.
Range
Tesseract
261 km — 100 km more claimed range than the Indie.
Efficiency
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank efficiency.
Performance
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank acceleration.
DC fast charging
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank range added per charging stop.
Home charging
Tesseract
5.5 h — 2.5 h faster to a full AC charge than the Indie.
Space
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank boot space.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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Tesseract
Indie 0%Tesseract 100%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹1.58L
- Best in this comparisonBest range here: 261 km
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
Indie113–129km
TesseractBest in this comparison183–209km
Tesseract should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
IndieNot published
TesseractNot published
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
Indie20km / hour
TesseractBest in this comparison47km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Tesseract soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
Indie₹0.23/km
Tesseract₹0.22/km
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
Indie₹987
TesseractBest in this comparison₹605
You pay the least for each km of range with the Tesseract.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
IndieNot published
TesseractNot published
No battery warranty published yet — ask the dealer.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsIndie
₹1.69L
Tesseract
₹1.68L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of charging
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
Indie₹2,669Loan ₹1,27,104 · interest ₹33,061
TesseractBest in this comparison₹2,652Loan ₹1,26,280 · interest ₹32,847
The Tesseract costs ₹17 less a month than the Indie.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol scooter at ₹105/litre, 45 km/l
Indie₹175₹0.23/km
Tesseract₹162₹0.22/km
Petrol scooter₹1,750per month
Any of these saves about ₹18,977 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Indie | Tesseract |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1,46,000 | ₹1,45,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹4,380 | ₹4,350 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹1,58,880 | ₹1,57,850 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Every published dimension.
As published by the manufacturers. Longer bars are bigger figures.
IndieTesseract
Length
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Width
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Height
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Wheelbase
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Ground clearance
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Boot space
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Full specifications
Every published number.
IndieTesseract
SpecificationIndieTesseract
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi4 kWh6 kWh
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei161 km261 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi2.5 kWh/100km2.3 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 1 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)iNot publishedNot published
AC Home Charging (full)8 hr5.5 hrBest in this comparison
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 1 differ
PowerNot publishedNot published
TorqueNot publishedNot published
0-100 km/hNot publishedNot published
Top Speed90 km/h100 km/hBest in this comparison
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutNot publishedNot published
Dimensions & space11 specs · 0 differ
LengthNot publishedNot published
WidthNot publishedNot published
HeightNot publishedNot published
WheelbaseNot publishedNot published
Ground ClearanceNot publishedNot published
Boot SpaceNot publishedNot published
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 0 differ
NCAP RatingiNot publishedNot published
AirbagsNot publishedNot published
ADASNot publishedNot published
ABSNot publishedNot published
ESCNot publishedNot published
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 0 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
River Mobility Indie
- +Pro: Nicknamed the 'SUV of scooters' for its carrying capacity
- +Pro: 161 km claimed range
- +Pro: Three selectable riding modes
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹1.59L)
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (161 km)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (8 h)
Ultraviolette Automotive Tesseract
- +Pro: Ultraviolette's first electric scooter
- +Pro: Introductory pricing for early customers
- +Pro: Larger battery than most rival scooters
- −Con: No clear weak spot against this group
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Indie or Tesseract?
The Tesseract claims the most at 261 km, followed by the Indie (161 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The Tesseract has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹1.58L — ₹0.01L less than the Indie.