Avera Retrosa Electric Scooter Deliveries Commence
The company is selling the e-scooter only in Andhra Pradesh for now
The company is selling the e-scooter only in Andhra Pradesh for now
- Andhra Pradesh-based Avera’s first electric scooter is priced at Rs 1.08 lakh (ex-showroom).
- The electric scooter has a claimed range of 120-140km.
- The company claims that the e-scooter has a top speed of 90kmph.
Back in February, Andhra Pradesh-based electric scooter manufacturer Avera had launched its maiden model, the Retrosa, at Rs 1.08 lakh (ex-showroom AP). The company has now officially begun the delivery process. Interested customers can book their Retrosa with a token amount of Rs 11,000. As of now, the electric scooter is available only in Andhra Pradesh.
When it comes to design, rather than using the futuristic and bold approach that most electric startups are going with, Avera has given the Retrosa a Vespa-esque design language. Feature-wise, the Retrosa is almost at par with the segment-leader Ather 450. It gets two ride modes (Economy and Sport+), a fully digital instrument cluster and LED lights at both ends.
Powering this scooter is a 72V hub motor which propels it to a top speed of 90kmph. The company claims that the Retrosa has a range of 120-140km. It also says that the batteries can be charged in 3-4 hours via a conventional charger. If you are using a fast charger, the batteries can be charged in just 1-2 hours. Also, this e-scooter is one of the lightest in India, at 88kg! Just to give you a perspective, the lightest petrol-powered scooter is the TVS Scooty Pep Plus, which is 9kg heavier than the Retrosa.
Suspension duties are taken care of by a telescopic fork at the front and dual shock absorbers at the rear. Braking hardware consists of disc brakes at both ends. The company is planning to expand its footprint across the country by setting up 100 charging stations.
In terms of rivals, it goes up against the Okinawa i-Praise (Rs 1.14 ex-showroom) and the Ather 450 (Rs 1.23 on-road).
Avera Retrosa User Reviews
It has a stunning look, providing better performance. Maintenance is simple and convenient. It will be more comfortable when more charging stations are established.
Very comfortable to use, has good mileage, and vibrant colors, the performance of the lithium Ferro phosphate battery is good and the loading capacity is Great. Overall it's an excellent scooter.Read More
A very good electric scooter is available in the market. It offers smooth driving and has a beautiful design. The after-sale service is also superb. Overall, I am very happy with this scooter.Read More
I purchased it for my daughter who travels 50 to 60 km daily. I researched available popular models in the market like Bajaj Chetak, Ola s1 pro, TVS I Qube, and B gauss and its design is similar to Bajaj Chetak electric. It has three modes of drive economy, sports, and normal drive along with reverse mode. It has three colors. It has a good pick up which is good for city driving. Its problem is the display board is not visible in daylight. The price could have been competitive and less than one lakh rupees.Read More
Good power and great mileage, great features and no need of petrol best an affordable price. Should be under 90k though but everything besides this is good.