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River Indie vs Hero Electric Optima

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, River Indie or Hero Electric Optima? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Indie and Optima. River Indie Price starts at Rs.1.43 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Hero Electric Optima Price starts at Rs.83,300 (ex-showroom) for CX 2.0. River Indie can generate 6.7 kW power whereas Hero Electric Optima can generate 1900 W power. In terms of range, Indie provides a range of 161km/charge (base model), and Optima has a range of 135km/charge (base model). River Indie is available in 3 colours & 1 variants whereas Hero Electric Optima is available in 2 colours & 2 variants.

Indie vs Optima

Key HighlightsRiver IndieHero Electric Optima
PriceRs.1.43 LakhRs.83,300
Engine CapacityN/AN/A
Power6.7 kW1900 W
Mileage/Range161 km/charge135 km/charge
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River Indie STD scooter
STD
Rs. 1.43 Lakh
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Hero Electric Optima CX 2.0 scooter
CX 2.0
Rs. 83,300
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.49 Lakh
Price Breakup
86,882
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.3
3.6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
CBS
CBS
Calliper Type
-
Front Disc Size
240
130
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Wheel Size
110/70 R14
12
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Rear Wheel Size
120/70 R14
12
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopic Suspension with Hydraulic Dampers
TelescopiSuspension
Rear Suspension
Coil spring with Twin Hydraulic Dampers
Telescopic Suspension
Front Tyre Size
14 inches
90/90 - 12
Rear Tyre Size
14 inches
90/90 - 12
Front Type
Disc
Drum
Rear Disc/Drum Size
200 mm
130 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Drum

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
check
Touch Screen Display
-
Fuel level guage
Digital
-
Tachometer
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years Battery and Motor Warranty
3 Years battery and motor warranty

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel Tubular Dual Cradle
Underbone

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
-
BLDC
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Battery Capacity
4 kwh
3 kwh
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Lithium Ion
Charging Time
5 Hours
6 hr 50 min
Fast Charging
check
Range
161 km/charge
135 km/charge
Top Speed
90 kmph
55 kmph
Bore x Stroke
47 mm x 63.1 mm
-
Charging Socket
check
-
Max Power
6.7 kW
1900 W
Max Torque
26 Nm
-
Motor Power
-
1200
Number of Gears
Single
-

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
Call/SMS Alerts
-
Front Storage Box
-
check
Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
-
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
Eco Ride and Rush
2
Under Seat Storage
check
check
GPS & Navigation
-
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Engine Kill Switch
check
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Seat Style
Split
Single Seat

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
-
check
Hazard Warning Switch
-
Radial Tyres
-
Side Stand Alarm
check
check
Pass Light
-
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
Halogen Bulb
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Power Modes
-
Traction Control System
check
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Width
712 mm
-
Height
770 mm
-
Wheelbase
1365 mm
-
Ground Clearance
165 mm
165 mm
Body Type
Scooter
Electric Scooter
Unladden/Kerb Weight
-
102 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Design has a wide appeal owing to conventional styling
  • Gets Telescopic Forks and Alloy Wheels
  • Quite well priced as compared to some of the rivals
Cons
  • Ride quality could have been better
  • Some owners have reported niggles with electricals
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Detailed Comparison of River Indie and Hero Electric Optima

Safety

Indie comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System. Optima has Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

Comfort & Convenience

River Indie has features like Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Under Seat Storage, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Hero Electric Optima, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Front Storage Box, Under Seat Storage, Low Battery Indicator, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator.

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River Indie and Hero Electric Optima Owner Reviews

  • Indie Review
  • Optima Review
    • Mb
      Mohan babu
      07 Sep 2025
      5.0
      It looks good and is very comfortable to drive. The luggage space is excellent, and the mileage is better than other vehicles. Thanks for asking for my review—I definitely recommend this.
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      Raghavendra
      20 Aug 2025
      3.8
      I"It’s a decent and good-looking EV scooter that offers SUV-like comfort, especially in terms of suspension, seating, and ride quality.
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      Gnanavel
      16 Aug 2025
      3.6
      The indie looks boxy design that set a trend apart from other ev's its rugged and combind with a bold front facia and chunky body. Very impressive boot space about 43 litre and 12 litre of glove space. The scooter mid mounter motor power whizzes out 9bhp and 26nm torque better pickup than ic engines .
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    • RS
      RONGALI SRINIVASA RAO
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      I really like the style, quality, mileage, and speed of this scooter. The price is also very reasonable. Every color looks wonderful, and compared to other brands, this is definitely one of the best.
      Likes (2)
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      shreyas Nayaka
      3 Month ago
      3.2
      Good ,durability, performance but range should be more and great. Let's watch for upcoming models to be best , made in India. Everyone should buy River indie EV support.
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