First of many?

The rise of mass electric mobility has significantly lowered barriers to entry in the automotive industry, making manufacturing more accessible and encouraging fresh ideas

- Salman Bargir

First things first, let’s talk about how it looks. The n-first sports a sleek and almost sporty design. Up front sits a small cowl flanked by turn indicators on either side, and a short front apron with air vents on its lower edges housing a round headlamp at the centre.

The large 16-inch wheels at both ends give it the motorcycle stance. The instrument cluster is legible and is a simple monochrome unit. While the switchgear feels decent to touch, it requires a firm press to register inputs. Seen in profile, the n-first’s flat split seat, saree-guardintegrated footrest, and pillion grab rail bring back memories of simple, utilitarian machines like the Bajaj M80 and Hero Honda Street.

But unlike those two, the n-First features a flat floorboard, and that’s where it fulfils one of its core purposes as a utilitarian scooter. Additionally, it comes equipped with a mobile phone holder, a small yet practical storage compartment beneath the pillion seat, a cubby on the inner apron just below the USB charging port, and two shopping bag hooks; one on the apron and another below the rider’s seat. There's also a cleverly integrated storage space beneath the floorboard. To access it, you pull a cord located inside the compartment under the rider’s seat, which also accommodates the battery and the 480-watt charger.