Yamaha has started production of the EC-06 electric scooter in India. The scooter is being manufactured at River Mobility’s facility in Hoskote, Karnataka, marking Yamaha’s next step in its electric two-wheeler plans for the Indian market. The EC-06 is expected to be launched in India soon. For now, production has begun, indicating that Yamaha is moving closer to a market rollout.
A Quick Sneak Peek
| Item | Details |
| Model | Yamaha EC-06 |
| Production location | Hoskote, Karnataka |
| Platform base | River Indie |
| Battery | 4 kWh |
| Claimed range | 160 km |
| Motor output | 6.7 kW |
| Top speed | 90 km/h |
| Storage | 24.5 litres |
| Launch | Expected soon |
River Partnership
The Yamaha EC-06 is built in partnership with River Mobility and is based on the River Indie electric scooter. Manufacturing at River’s plant highlights Yamaha’s approach of working with a local EV maker to speed up production and reduce development time. This also allows Yamaha to use an existing EV platform that is already tuned for Indian riding conditions.
Battery, Motor, & Features
The EC-06 uses a 4 kWh battery, which Yamaha says can deliver up to 160 km on a full charge. It is driven by a 6.7 kW electric motor and has a top speed of 90 km/h. The focus here is on usable, everyday performance rather than outright speed.
In terms of design, the EC-06 closely resembles the River Indie. It features a rectangular headlamp, a flat footboard, and a single-piece seat. The scooter offers 24.5 litres of underseat storage, which adds to everyday practicality.
The Yamaha EC-06 comes with an LCD instrument console. It also has multiple riding modes to suit different riding needs. It also gets a reverse assist feature, making it easier to move the scooter in tight parking spots.
India Launch Ahead
With production now started, the Yamaha EC-06 is expected to reach the Indian market soon. Yamaha has not shared pricing or variant details yet. The start of manufacturing points to Yamaha getting ready to grow its electric scooter line-up in India, using a locally built and tested EV platform.
