Yamaha has finally gone electric in India in earnest. The company has launched the Aerox E at ₹2.82 lakh (ex-showroom) — the battery-powered version of its popular Aerox 155 maxi-scooter and now the most expensive Yamaha you can buy in the country. It follows the more affordable EC-06, launched earlier at ₹1.67 lakh, completing the two-model electric line-up Yamaha unveiled for the Indian market. Sales begin in five cities — Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru and Chennai.
Powertrain: dual removable batteries, 117 km range
The Aerox E carries two removable 1.5 kWh battery packs — 3 kWh in total — housed under the seat, each with its own charge display. A single electric motor sends roughly 13 bhp and 48 Nm to the rear wheel via belt drive, good for a claimed top speed of about 95.5 km/h. Claimed range is 117 km on a charge. Riders get three modes — Eco, Standard and Power — plus a Boost toggle that unlocks full performance in short bursts. Yamaha backs the packs with a 3-year/30,000 km battery warranty, and the charging port sits in the central spine, with a cavity to stow the off-board charger and cable.
What you get over the petrol Aerox
Visually the Aerox E is nearly identical to the Aerox 155 — same panels, twin LED headlights, single-piece seat and the sporty non-step-through spine. Over the petrol model it adds LED turn indicators, a rear disc brake and a fully digital 5-inch TFT cluster with Yamaha's Y-Connect app support for navigation, notifications, weather and music control, on top of ABS and traction control. The catch is the price: at ₹2.82 lakh, the electric version costs nearly double the petrol Aerox 155 (₹1.45 lakh), and its 13 kg of extra weight and 117 km range make it a premium lifestyle pick rather than a value commuter.
Where it fits in the market
At this price the Aerox E lands squarely against the TVS X and the sportier end of the premium e-scooter set, well above mainstream options from Ather, Ola, TVS and Bajaj — a segment that is growing fast, as India's record 1-million-unit start to 2026 shows. Japanese brands are clearly warming up to India's EV market: Yamaha's twin launch follows a wave of new entries like Hero's Vida VX2. If you're weighing it against the competition, browse our electric scooter catalog or run the numbers with the EV EMI calculator before you book.