Collaborating with Readassist, Helloworld, Kitchens@ and Goodbox to expand its battery swapping infrastructure to 900 new locations across 10 cities, Bounce Infinity, which provides information but no formal office location on its website, has introduced the Bounce Infinity E1 electric scooter with a unique ‘Battery as a service’ option.

Claimed to be the the first of its kind in the Indian market, the e-scooter is priced at INR 68,999 (ex-showroom, Delhi) with battery and charger. It is priced at INR 45,099 (ex-showroom, Delhi) with battery-as-a-service, which includes the subscription for the same. Pre-booked by paying a minimal amount of INR 499, which is refundable, the Bounce Infinity E1 is FAME II eligible.

Promising substantially lower running costs with a (IP 67 standard compliant 48-volt 39 AH) battery that is removable for charging at home or office, the e-scooter is stylish and highly modern in its appearance. Marking a step ahead in facilitating faster adoption of EVs, according to Vivekananda Hallekere, CEO and Co-founder, Bounce, the vehicle is available in five exciting colour options.

Designed and engineered to cater to the evolving needs of electric scooter customers in India, the Infinity E1 is accompanied by a comprehensive warranty of three years/up to 50,000 km. It is ‘Made in India’ and features stylish alloy wheels, digital speedometer, 12-litre storage space, high-end projector headlights, LEDs etc.

Employing a tubular frame, hydraulic telescopic front suspension and twin shock absorbers at the rear, the e-scooter incorporates intelligent technological features such as CanBus (with six-axis accelerometer, overvoltage/undervoltage protection, side stand sensor, battery, motor controller, VCU and the display), smart app (that offers user-centric mobile application and a one-touch solution to control virtually every aspect of the scooter via Bluetooth), remote tracking and battery status, Geofencing, drag mode (that enables the vehicle to move along at walking speed in case of a puncture), reverse mode (to help exit tight and difficult parking spaces), cruise control, anti-theft (by sensing vibrations after being parked and locks its rear wheels) and tow alert (with notifications to the owner).

The Infinity E1 e-scooter is powered by BLDC motors that produce a torque of 83 Nm. Capable of a top speed of 65 kmph, the e-scooter has an advanced FOC controller and provides power based upon a unique algorithm. It thus has a power mode for quicker progress. The Eco mode provides longer range. Fitted with a twin-disc brake assembly that is integrated with an electronic (intelligent) braking system to ensure a smooth and quick halt, the vehicle also has regenerating facility. 

Taking about four to five hours to charge, the Infinity E1 has a range of 85 km per charge. It is backed by Bounce Infinity's acquisition of 22Motors for an estimated USD 7 million in 2021. The acquisition has provided the company with a modern manufacturing plant at Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, with an annual capacity of 180,000 units. The company, planning to set up another plant in South India as sales rise, has set aside USD 100 million to promote its EV business over the next one year.

Not stopping at simply selling an e-scooter with a removable battery, the company, following a vision to offer ready-to-go batteries that customers can easily swap with their near-empty batteries in under a minute through its collaborative efforts, is looking at making swapping stations available within one km of its customers. It is also investing in a robust swapping infrastructure to support over a million scooters over the next 24 months. (MT)

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Chennai-headquartered two-wheeler and three-wheeler major TVS Motor Company (TVSM) has launched the most advanced TVS Raider variant with several segment-first features at prices starting INR 95,600 (ex-showroom Delhi) for TFT DD and INR 93,800 (ex-showroom Delhi) for SXC DD models.

The new TVS Raider includes ‘boost mode,’ a category-first feature with iGO Assist technology, delivering torque of 11.75Nm @ 6000rpm. The motorcycle includes segment-first Dual Disc Brakes and ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). It also features GTT (Glide Through Technology) for low-speed manoeuvrability and fuel efficiency.

The motorcycle now has a new 90/90-17 Front and 110/80-17 Rear tyre configuration, which improves grip and handling. The bike has a metallic silver finish with red alloys.

Aniruddha Haldar, Senior Vice President — Head Commuter & EV Business and Head Corporate Brand & Media, TVS Motor Company, said, "The TVS Raider redefines what young riders can seek from their motorcycle. In 4-years it won the love of a million plus Gen Z riders. Today, the new TVS Raider is equipped with the exhilarating 'Boost mode' powered by iGO Assist tech, and another segment first - Dual Disc with ABS. With yet another segment-first Glide Through Technology (GTT) now can navigate through even slow traffic with ease. The stylish loaded new TVS Raider raises the 'wicked' bar yet again, bringing together thrilling performance, top-notch safety, and unmatched ease. We remain committed to creating motorcycles that our customers are delighted to ride and proud to own."

The TVS Raider continues to be powered by a 3-valve 125cc engine that produces 11.75 Nm of torque at 6,000rpm. Smart technology like iGO Assist with Boost Mode offers an instant power surge and GTT ensures smooth handling.

A segment-first safety feature, the Follow Me Headlamp, keeps the headlamp lit for a time after the ignition and engine are switched off, helping to light the way for the rider in dark areas. Riders can choose between two connected display options: a TFT with over 99 features or a reverse LCD with more than 85 features.

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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, a leading two-wheeler manufacturer, has reported wholesales of 568,164 units in September, which was 3 percent lower than 583,633 units sold last year.

The company’s domestic sales came at 505,693 units, down 6 percent, as compared to 536,391 units, while exports came at 62,471 units, up 32 percent YoY.

For H1 FY2026 (April–September 2025), HMSI's cumulative total sales reached just under three million units at 2.99 million units. This comprised 2.67 million units in the domestic market and 311,517 units exported globally.

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Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has reported its wholesales for September 2025 and YTD FY2026.

The company sold a total of 687,220 two-wheelers in September, which marked a 7.87 percent as compared to 637,050 units last year. This included 626,217 motorcycles, up 4.8 percent YoY and 61,003 scooters, up 54 percent YoY. On the exports front, the company shipped 39,638 units, as compared to 20,344 units last year.

The strong monthly performance contributed to steady growth, a trend rooted in the strategic diversification of the product portfolio, including 12 new scooters and motorcycles launched since the last festive season. The month’s dispatch performance coincided with a major milestone: Hero MotoCorp became the first Indian company to surpass the 125 million cumulative two-wheeler production mark.

Hero MotoCorp stated that positive momentum is visible across the business. Showroom and dealership footfalls have more than doubled compared to the festive season last year, driven by the festive spirit and new GST benefits, with significant traction observed in the high-volume commuter segment.

The company’s electric vehicle business, Vida, powered by Hero, continued its strong growth trajectory, recording 12,736 VAHAN registrations in September 2025. This performance, led by the recently launched Vida VX2 Evooter, resulted in a sharp YoY EV market share rise from 4.7 percent to 12.2 percent, underscoring growing consumer trust in the brand. The company noted that demand for Vida currently remains ahead of supply in several key markets, indicating robust traction for its EV business this festive season.

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Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL), one of the leading two-wheeler manufacturers, has reported strong sales for September 2025, buoyed by the start of the festive season and recent tax reforms.

The two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, recorded total sales of 123,550 units, marking 25 percent over the 99,185 units sold in September 2024.

Domestic sales were the primary growth driver, with SMIPL registering a robust 37 percent YoY growth with 105,886 units sold in September, up from 77,263 units in the same month last year.

Deepak Mutreja, Vice-President – Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “September has been a remarkable month for SMIPL. The festive cheer translated into strong demand driving 37 percent growth in our domestic sales. The recent GST reduction has further added to customer enthusiasm, by making our two-wheelers even more affordable. We are optimistic that this momentum will continue through the festive season and beyond, enabling us to serve a larger customer base with our trusted motorcycles and scooters.”

Further complementing the sales performance, SMIPL recorded its highest ever spare parts sale of INR 881 million for the third consecutive month, registering a 17 percent YoY growth.

While domestic sales soared, exports saw a reduction. SMIPL exported 17,664 units in September 2025, compared to 21,922 units exported during September 2024.

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