Yamaha Launches India-Built Aerox E Electric Scooter at ₹2.81 Lakh
India Yamaha Motor unveiled the Aerox E, a premium India-built electric scooter priced at ₹2.81 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It offers a 117-km range, 95.5 km/h top speed, 9.4 kW peak power and 1.5 kWh dual batteries, sold through Yamaha Blue Square Showrooms in select cities.
What happened
India Yamaha Motor launched the Aerox E, an India-built premium electric scooter priced at ₹2.81 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), sold via Yamaha Blue Square Showrooms
Key facts
- ₹2.81 lakh
- 117-km range
- 95.5 km/h top speed
- 9.4 kW peak power
- 48 Nm torque
- 1.5 kWh dual batteries
- 3-year/30,000 km warranty
Why this matters
The India-built Aerox E establishes Yamaha's premium EV foothold and Blue Square channel, opening potential partnership or localization opportunities in battery supply and charging infrastructure to scale beyond select cities.
What to watch
- Monthly Aerox E registration/sales numbers vs Ather 450X and TVS iQube
- Any Yamaha announcement of a second, cheaper India EV model
- Discounts, bundled subsidies, or financing promotions within 6 months
- Blue Square showroom expansion or contraction news
- Competitor premium-EV launches responding to the price band
- Expand Blue Square showroom EV footprint and set up service/charging support in target metros
- Introduce financing, subscription, or battery-lease options to soften the high sticker price
- Announce a lower-priced EV variant to bridge toward mass segment
- Emphasize performance/premium positioning (top speed, dual battery) to differentiate from commuter EVs