Quick Highlights:

  • TVS Motor teased M1-S maxi-style electric scooter on their Indonesian website.
  • Originally from an EV startup, ION Mobility, integrated into TVS’ operations.
  • Battery: 4.3 kWh, Top Speed: 105 kmph, Range: 150 km

TVS Motor, one of the most popular two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturers in the world, has officially teased a new maxi-style electric scooter. Called the TVS M1-S, it is likely to launch in multiple markets in the world, expectedly also in India.

TVS M1-S
TVS M1-S

Teased on their Indonesian website, it is the first maxi-style electric scooter from TVS after the iQube family format design and TVS X sporty format design. the M1-S will further etch TVS’ name in the global electric scooter industry.

The scooter teased by TVS is an ION M1-S electric scooter from the EV startup ION Mobility. TVS Motor is a strategic investor in the company and integrated this startup into its operations, including the assets, IPs, and core team.

This move is a part of the TVS ‘Reimagine 2030’ vision. James Chan, CEO and Founder of ION Mobility, has joined TVS Motor as a Senior Vice President and will spearhead TVS’ operations in ASEAN nations and will be responsible for the development and launch of the M1-S electric scooter.

TVS M1-S Charging
TVS M1-S Charging

M1-S Electric Scooter Design and Features

  • M1-S electric scooter bears a strong fascia with twin headlights and integrated eyebrow-like LED DRLs. These headlights lend a muscular stance to the electric scooter.
  • Equipped with a tall windscreen on top of these headlights, there are also strips of vertically mounted LEDs that might be turn indicators.
  • There appears to be a flat floorboard, a stepped single-piece seat, a stylish single-piece rear grab rail, LED tail lights and LED rear turn indicators.
TVS M1-S Side Profile
TVS M1-S Side Profile
  • It has 14-inch alloy wheels, with front and rear disk brakes.
  • Notable features are the telescopic front suspension, rear twin shock absorbers, a 7-inch TFT instrument cluster, and a smart key.
  • There is a 26 liter under-seat storage as well.
TVS M1-S Side
TVS M1-S Side

Performance and Specs

  • Powering the scooter is a 4.3 kWh battery pack with a motor of 12.5 kW peak power and 254 Nm torque in the rear wheel and 45 Nm rated torque.
  • It goes from 0 to 50 kmph in 3.7 seconds and can go up to 105 kmph top speed. Promised range is of 150 km per charge, and 0-100% SOC is promised under 3 hours.
  • Weight is 152 kg and has a wheelbase of 1,350 mm, 155mm ground clearance and 765 mm seat height.

Expected to be launched in Indonesia first, while India launch might be on the schedule.