Not Something We Expected

The Yamaha Aerox E is a performance electric scooter with a very low range

- Anvay Mahajan

YAMAHA MOTOR INDIA INTRODUCED ITS electrification strategy in India in November 2025 with the introduction of two electric vehicles.

The first was the Yamaha EC-06, developed in partnership with River Limited Inc. The second was the Yamaha Aerox E, an all-electric iteration of the Aerox 155.

The Yamaha Aerox E follows a design philosophy very similar to that of the Yamaha Aerox 155, retaining its maxi-scooter stance with an X-motif running through the centre, a step-through layout, and a long, 1,354-millimetre wheelbase. The scooter is currently offered in a single colour option. At the front, it features a quad-LED daytime running lights (DRL) setup, giving it a distinctive and aggressive look. While the scooter appears large and imposing, the riding position feels slightly off, with the handlebar set a bit too low, forcing the rider to glance down more than usual to check the instrument display. The build quality, however, is not entirely up to the mark—there were noticeable panel gaps, some squeaky panels, and even a few broken latches. That said, this could be attributed to the unit being pre-production, and we expect improvements in the final production model.