Yamaha EC 06 vs TVS iQube ST vs Suzuki e-Access vs Ola S1 Pro+
Yamaha EC 06 vs TVS iQube ST vs Suzuki e-Access vs Ola S1 Pro+: Detailed Comparison
Yamaha entered the electric scooter market in India with the launch of the EC 06. This marks the brand's first-ever electric scooter offering in the country. The EC 06 is based on River Indie and River Mobility manufactures it at its factory in Bengaluru.
The EC 06 competes directly with several other premium electric models. These rivals include Suzuki e-Access, TVS iQube ST and Ola S1 Pro+ in the Indian market. This comparison examines all these e-scooters to help you make a faster and easier buying decision.
Pricing Comparison
Yamaha priced the EC 06 at Rs 1.68 lakh in the domestic market. Ola S1 Pro+ costs Rs 1.56 lakh while TVS iQube ST carries a price tag of Rs 1.63 lakh. Suzuki e-Access stands as the most expensive option at Rs 1.88 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| Yamaha EC 06 | Rs 1.68 Lakh |
| TVS iQube ST | Rs 1.63 Lakh |
| Suzuki e-Access | Rs 1.88 Lakh |
| Ola S1 Pro Plus | Rs 1.56 Lakh |
The EC 06 costs nearly Rs 22,000 more than River Indie (Rs 1.46 lakh), even though they share the same chassis, cycle parts and battery pack. This shows that the Yamaha model sits in the middle price range. However, Yamaha could have offered more competitive pricing by reducing the introductory price to around Rs 1.55-1.60 lakh.
Driving Range Comparison
The EC 06 claims a range of 169 km on a single charge. However, these are paper figures and real-world range may differ. The Ola S1 Pro+ offers the highest range of 242 km in the segment.
| Model | Range |
|---|---|
| Yamaha EC 06 | 169 Km |
| TVS iQube ST | 212 Km |
| Suzuki e-Access | 95 Km |
| Ola S1 Pro Plus | 242 Km |
TVS iQube also delivers a respectable range of 212 km on a full charge. Suzuki e-Access disappoints with a relatively smaller range of 95 km. This is surprising since it carries the highest price tag in the segment.
Battery And Power Specifications
The EC 06 uses a 4 kWh battery sourced from River Indie. It produces a peak power of 9 bhp. The Ola S1 Pro+ offers two battery options: 4 kWh and 5.2 kWh packs with top power of 17.4 bhp. The iQube ST carries a 5.3 kWh battery that generates max power of 5.9 bhp. Suzuki e-Access features the smallest battery at 3 kWh capacity which produces 5.5 bhp.
| Model | Battery Pack | Peak Power |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha EC 06 | 4 kWh | 9 bhp |
| TVS iQube ST | 5.3 kWh | 5.9 bhp |
| Suzuki e-Access | 3 kWh | 5.5 bhp |
| Ola S1 Pro Plus | 4 kWh & 5.2 kWh | 17.4 bhp |
Yamaha maintains its reputation for never compromising on performance. The EC 06 ranks as the second most powerful electric scooter among its rivals by a significant margin. The Ola S1 Pro+ delivers even better performance thanks to its larger battery pack. The higher price tag reflects the superior performance to some extent.
Hari Babu
I’m Hari Babu, a freelance automotive journalist with over three years of experience covering the Indian automobile industry. I report on car and bike news, launch updates, and industry developments across India. I currently serve as Chief Editor at Gaadi Journal.
