Revolt RV1+
The Revolt RV1+ is a Rs 1,04,990 electric commuter motorcycle with a removable 3.24 kWh battery and a 160 km IDC-claimed range, built for someone who wants a low-cost, no-fuss daily runabout rather than a highway machine. It comes in a single variant, so the buying decision is simple: pay a little more than the base RV1 and get a bigger battery plus fast-charge capability.
Is the Revolt RV1+ right for you?
Best for
- Daily city commuting and short errands within its 70 kmph top speed limit
- Riders without a dedicated parking spot or home charger, since the battery is removable and can be charged indoors on a normal socket
- First-time EV buyers who want Revolt's lowest entry price with a bit more range headroom than the base RV1
- Owners who can plan around a roughly 3.5-hour full charge, or who have access to the optional fast-charge option that cuts this to about 80 minutes
Think twice if
- Anyone wanting highway-capable speed - the RV1+ tops out at 70 kmph, so it stays strictly a city commuter
- Riders expecting stronger acceleration - the RV1+ carries the same 2.8 kW motor output as the base RV1, just with a bigger battery
- Buyers who need a verified real-world range number before purchasing - only the 160 km ARAI/IDC claim exists for this model, with no independently tested figure yet
EVz Score: 4.1 / 10 Fair
Computed from catalogue data, not opinion, for the RV1+ (3.24 kWh) variant (the model's best). Range-based components use the claim adjusted by the fleet-wide measured average shortfall, never the raw claim. How the score works.
Available colours
4 exterior colours offered. Swatches are approximate on-screen representations, not official paint codes, and availability can vary by variant.
Variants, specs, on-road price and running cost
Charging: 0-80% in about 3 hr 30 min on bundled AC portable charger; fast charge ~80 min available
- Ex-showroom₹1,04,990
- Road tax waived for EVs₹0
- Registration waived for EVs₹0
- Insurance (est.)₹2,100
- State EV subsidy−₹30,000
EV road tax & registration are waived in Delhi.
At Rs 8/kWh vs Rs 105/litre, 30 km/kWh. Model your own commute in the savings calculator.
Charging and living with it
Charging: 0-80% in about 3 hr 30 min on bundled AC portable charger; fast charge ~80 min available. Most owners charge overnight at home; plan public or workplace charging for longer trips. The RV1+'s battery is removable, so you can carry it indoors and charge on a regular wall socket instead of installing home charging equipment. A full 0-80% charge takes about 3 hours 30 minutes on the bundled AC portable charger, with a faster ~80-minute option available for owners who need quicker turnarounds. One thing to verify before you buy: the exact kWh rating isn't always listed on Revolt's own spec sheet, so confirm it with the dealer at the time of booking.
5-year cost of ownership
Based on 40 km/day, the Revolt RV1+ RV1+ (3.24 kWh) costs about ₹320/month to run versus ₹2,800/month for a comparable petrol scooter, a saving of ₹30,174/year at July 2026 prices.
| Monthly | Annual | 5-year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | ₹2,800 | ₹34,067 | ₹1,70,335 |
| EV | ₹320 | ₹3,893 | ₹19,465 |
| You save | ₹2,480 | ₹30,174 | ₹1,50,870 |
Assumes 45 km/l petrol, 30 km/kWh EV, ₹105/l petrol and ₹8/kWh electricity, 40 km/day. Figures as of July 2026.
Strengths
- 160 km IDC range for barely more than RV1's price
- Removable battery for indoor charging
- Adds fast-charge capability
Watch-outs
- 70 kmph top speed keeps it commuter-only
- Same low motor output as RV1
- kWh not always listed on official spec sheet
Compare with alternatives
Pick rivals for a full side-by-side, or build your own comparison with the Revolt RV1+ preloaded.
FAQ
What is the real-world range of the Revolt RV1+?
Revolt claims 160 km on the IDC test cycle. There is no independently tested real-world range figure for the RV1+ yet, so treat 160 km as a lab-condition maximum and expect a lower number in everyday city riding.
How long does the Revolt RV1+ take to charge?
On the bundled AC portable charger, a 0-80% charge takes about 3 hours 30 minutes. An optional fast-charge route is available that brings this down to roughly 80 minutes.
Which RV1+ variant should I buy?
There is only one variant, the RV1+ with a 3.24 kWh battery, priced at Rs 1,04,990 ex-showroom. The real choice is between this and the base RV1: pay a bit more here for extra range and fast-charge capability.
Is the RV1+ worth it over cheaper electric scooters?
EVz does not have verified running-cost or rival-comparison data for the RV1+ yet. What is confirmed is its ex-showroom price of Rs 1,04,990 and 160 km ARAI/IDC range, which is a low entry point for that claimed range in Revolt's own lineup.
Is the RV1+ fast enough for daily use?
It tops out at 70 kmph, which is enough for in-city commuting and short trips but rules it out for highway riding. Motor output is 2.8 kW, the same as the base RV1, so acceleration is modest rather than sporty.
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