Oben Electric targets 350 showrooms by year-end, banks on Karnataka for 30% of FY26 sales

Oben Electric launched the New Rorr EVO e-motorcycle at a ₹99,999 introductory price (revised to ₹1,24,999), with deliveries from June 2026. The brand plans to scale from 150 showrooms across 18 states to 350 nationally by year-end, with Karnataka—home to 10 showrooms—expected to drive 30% of FY26 sales.

— FiledThu, 14 May, 2026, 22:00 IST·First seen Thu, 14 May, 2026, 22:07 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Oben Electric launches New Rorr EVO e-motorcycle at ₹99,999 intro price, expects 30% of FY26 sales from Karnataka. Plans showroom expansion from 150 to 350

Key facts

  • 20% Karnataka sales share FY26
  • 4,500 units sold FY26
  • 6,000+ cumulative units
  • 1 lakh annual capacity
  • ₹99,999 intro price
  • ₹1,24,999 revised price
  • 10 Karnataka showrooms
  • 150 showrooms 18 states
  • 350 showrooms target year-end

Why this matters

Oben's land-grab in electric motorcycles and Karnataka stronghold create a partnership or acquisition window for OEMs and dealer networks seeking south India EV exposure.