Design

Talking about the design, I find it impressive overall. The front resembles Simple Energy scooters, while the rear reminds me of Ather. The floorboard is quite muscular, housing the battery, but it compromises on space. The seat is comfortable but stepped-up in design. The rear has a sharper edge, and the front apron features a headlight, DRLs, and indicators. The handlebar, however, lacks any additional design elements.

The rear end is sleek, with a stylish taillight and a sporty tire hugger. It includes a saree guard and belt cover since it features a mid-drive motor. The scooter is available in six color combinations: silver, blue, green, red, white, and black. Personally, the black variant stands out.

Wheels and Brakes

It has 12-inch wheels at both ends, with a 90/90 section tire at the front and a 100/80 section tire at the rear. The front has a disc brake, while the rear features a drum brake, along with a combined braking system (CBS), which is now standard in most electric vehicles.

Instrumentation

The scooter features a 7-inch TFT screen with smartphone connectivity, onboard navigation, WiFi, Find My Vehicle, notifications, document storage, and charging station info. The navigation is powered by MapMyIndia. However, these features are common across competitors, so nothing feels extraordinary.

Battery and Motor

The scooter has a 4.5 kWh battery pack offering an IDC range of 200 km (real-world range closer to 150 km). It features a mid-drive PMSM motor with 3.3 kW nominal power, 6.5 kW peak power, and 22 Nm of torque. The top speed is 95 km/h, and it accelerates from 0-40 km/h in 3.6 seconds.

There are three riding modes: Eco, Ride, and Risk. Charging from 0 to 100% takes 7 hours using a 750W charger.

Ride Comfort and Features

The scooter has a 165mm ground clearance and a 760mm seat height, making it suitable for riders of all heights. It weighs 132 kg and has a load capacity of 180 kg. The side stand is well-integrated, but the use of a physical key (instead of proximity lock or fob) feels outdated.

Pricing and Warranty

The introductory price is ₹1,39,000, but it excludes the cost of the charger, which makes it significantly more expensive. The motor comes with a 3-year/36,000 km warranty, and the battery offers 3-year/30,000 km coverage (extendable to 5 years/60,000 km).

Competition and Expansion

Currently, Brisk EV is only selling in Hyderabad, and expansion to other cities could take 8-10 months, depending on sales. While the scooter offers a good range, competitors provide similar features at lower prices. Brands like Ola and Ather also bring trust and years of market presence, making them more appealing.

Final Thoughts

The Brisk EV scooter is decent but lacks a wow factor. Its design feels inspired by other brands, and its features are not extraordinary. For now, it doesn’t stand out in the competition. Still, with time and improvements, Bris may gain a foothold in the market.