TVS at EICMA 2026: All New Motorcycles and Electric Scooters Revealed

What TVS revealed, and the direct answer on mileage

TVS unveiled four production-ready models in Milan: the Orbiter, M1-S and X electric scooters, and the RTR 125 LC. The direct answer on efficiency is that TVS has published range claims for the scooters but no fuel-economy figure for the RTR 125 LC. Any petrol mileage number for that bike would be a guess, so we don’t give one.

Model-by-model specifications

TVS Orbiter. The European version has a removable battery in 1.8 kWh and 3.1 kWh options, with claimed WMTC ranges of 70 km and 105 km. It has a five-inch Bluetooth LCD cluster and LTE connectivity through the SmartXonnect app. It was developed and built in India.

TVS M1-S. This electric maxi-scooter has a 4.2 kWh battery, a claimed 120 km range, a 105 km/h top speed, a 7-inch TFT display and 26 litres of under-seat storage. Charging from 10% to 80% takes a claimed 75 minutes.

TVS X. This is the premium electric scooter, with 11.7 kW peak power and a claimed 110 km/h top speed. The European version gets larger wheels. In India it is listed at about Rs 2.66 lakh ex-showroom.

TVS RTR 125 LC. This 125cc single-cylinder motorcycle is built for A1 licence holders. It makes 14.7 hp and 12 Nm, has a liquid-cooled engine and six-speed gearbox, and comes with dual-channel ABS and a five-inch TFT with map mirroring.

Claimed versus real-world efficiency

Manufacturer ranges come from standardised WMTC testing. Independent test results and owner reports do not exist yet because these models have only just been revealed, so we publish none. Expect real-world range to fall below claims, especially in highway-speed or hot-weather riding. City, highway, touring and mixed-use splits will be added once road tests are available.

Estimated monthly running cost for the electric scooters

Using claimed battery capacity and range gives an energy-per-kilometre figure. The Orbiter 3.1 kWh uses about 0.030 kWh/km (3.1 ÷ 105), and the M1-S about 0.035 kWh/km (4.2 ÷ 120). We assume an illustrative home tariff of Rs 8 per unit and a 30-day month. Charging losses are ignored, so real costs will be somewhat higher. Your own tariff will change the result.

At 100 km a day, the claimed ranges would demand more than a single daily charge, so those rows are theoretical for both scooters.

Petrol prices, ownership costs and EMI

We have not included city- or state-wise petrol prices. Prices change often, and we would rather not publish a figure we haven’t verified on a stated date. For a petrol comparison, take the pump price in your city and divide it by the bike’s verified km/l to get cost per kilometre. The same applies to maintenance, insurance and EMI. With no Indian prices announced for the new models, any monthly ownership total would be invented. When pricing is released, the complete cost will be fuel or electricity, plus servicing, plus insurance, plus EMI, shown as separate lines.

Comparison with rivals and cost per kilometre

Direct competitors depend on the market. In India, electric scooter rivals would come from the premium urban segment, and the RTR 125 LC would face established 125cc sports commuters. Without Indian pricing or tested figures, we avoid a ranking. The method is simple: cost per km = energy or fuel cost ÷ distance, and annual savings = (petrol cost per km − electric cost per km) × yearly kilometres. On the Orbiter’s claimed efficiency, electricity costs roughly Rs 0.24 per km at Rs 8 per unit. Compare that with your own petrol scooter’s cost per kilometre.

Using Drivio’s mileage comparator

Drivio’s existing mileage comparator can take claimed range, battery size and local tariff as inputs and show cost per km and annual savings next to a petrol rival. Once tested figures arrive, the tool can switch from claimed to owner-reported values and show both. Visit Drivio’s [TVS vehicle pages], [mileage comparison tool] and [financing and EMI calculator] to run your own numbers.

Tips for getting more from every charge or litre

• Keep tyre pressure at the recommended level.

• Ride smoothly, because abrupt acceleration drains batteries and fuel faster.

• Use eco modes where available.

• Avoid carrying unnecessary load.

• Charge at home on your regular tariff rather than at pricier public points.

• Service on schedule.

Which buyer suits which model

The Orbiter suits city commuters who want low running costs and, in the European version, a removable battery. The M1-S suits riders wanting a larger scooter with more range, storage and highway capability. The X suits buyers who want premium performance and technology and accept a higher purchase price. The RTR 125 LC suits new riders and A1 licence holders looking for a sporty, lightweight motorcycle.

Conclusion

EICMA 2026 shows TVS pushing hard in Europe, but Indian buyers should treat these as previews, not launches. Claimed figures look promising, and the Orbiter’s energy cost per kilometre is low on paper. Until prices, Indian launch dates and independent tests arrive, compare rivals using verified data and Drivio’s tools before making a decision