Kinetic Green is finally ready to put the DX EV in the hands of real riders, not just journalists and YouTubers. Deliveries are starting across India and more scooters leave showrooms every week.
This new scooter sits in the same family segment as the TVS iQube. It aims at daily city riders who want decent range, simple charging and a familiar, family friendly feel.
Deliveries: from booking slip to number plate
Dealers already have the first lots in stock. Some early buyers have their scooters registered and on the road, and more handovers follow as fresh batches reach different cities.
Kinetic uses a mix of brand outlets and regular multi-brand showrooms. People who booked right after launch stay at the front of the queue. New walk-in buyers get slightly longer waits in a few busy locations, which is normal around a new model.
The timing helps. Year-end is a common period for two-wheeler purchases in India. With the DX EV now rolling out, many buyers will test it back-to-back with TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak and other mid-price electric scooters before they sign the form.
Battery, motor and claimed range
The heart of the DX EV is a 2.6 kWh LFP battery pack. Kinetic pairs it with a hub-mounted BLDC motor that peaks at about 4.8 kW, or close to 6.4 bhp. That is enough for brisk city use and some short highway stretches.
The company claims up to 102 km of range for the regular DX variant. The DX+ variant stretches that claim to 116 km on the test cycle. Real life numbers vary with traffic, rider weight and how often you sit in the faster modes, but these figures place the scooter near the top of its class for range at this price.
Top speed sits near 80 km/h for the DX and around 90 km/h for the DX+. That choice makes sense for ring roads and short fast sections between city pockets.
Charging stays simple. The on-board charger lives in the front glove box and plugs into a standard 15A home socket. A full charge from near empty takes about four hours. Owners who park near a regular wall plug do not need special home hardware.
LFP chemistry gives better thermal stability than many older NMC packs. It tolerates Indian summers in a safer way and supports a longer cycle life. Kinetic and its cell partner quote up to 3,500 charge cycles for the pack, which covers many years of daily use for a city rider.
Ride modes and everyday use
The DX EV offers three ride modes: Range, Power and Turbo. Range mode softens throttle response and keeps speeds lower, good for slow traffic and riders who watch every kilometre. Power mode feels more natural for mixed use. Turbo mode unlocks the strongest pull and top speed when you need to overtake or join faster traffic.
There is a cruise lock that holds a steady speed in a narrow band on flat roads. Kinetic claims that with a light hand and steady cruise use, riders can stretch the scooter toward 150 km in ideal conditions. In real life that number drops, yet it still means fewer charging stops for people with long city commutes.
Braking comes from a front disc and rear drum with a combi setup. Regenerative braking feeds some energy back to the pack when you roll off the throttle, which adds a bit of extra range and reduces wear on the pads.
Ground clearance is around 165 mm, which helps on tall speed breakers and rough patches. Under-seat storage is a strong point. Kinetic quotes 37 litres, enough for one full-face helmet plus a half-face or some bags and daily items.
Retro body, modern tech
The DX EV leans into nostalgia. It revives the old Kinetic DX shape with a metal body, squared front profile and broad headlamp. At the same time, it brings full LED lighting and 12-inch alloy wheels, so the scooter does not feel stuck in the past.
The cockpit runs an 8.8-inch digital display. It shows speed, battery level, range, mode and basic trip data. A keyless system with a password pad sits under a flip cover, and a built-in speaker gives alerts and simple media playback.
Feature count is long for this segment. Buyers get cruise control, hill-hold, reverse mode, Bluetooth app support, navigation prompts on the dash and tracking tools like Find My Kinetic and basic anti-theft alerts. For a family EV that lives in crowded parking areas, those extras matter.
Warranty cover starts at three years on both scooter and battery. An extended plan stretches the battery warranty up to nine years or one lakh kilometres, which will reassure many first-time EV owners.
Kinetic DX EV vs TVS iQube
The DX EV walks straight into the TVS iQube price band. The iQube entry variant with a smaller pack often starts around the mid-₹90,000 mark ex-showroom in many states, while the Kinetic DX sits closer to ₹1.11 lakh and the DX+ near ₹1.17 lakh.
In return for the higher tag, Kinetic offers claimed range of 102 km and 116 km, depending on variant. The comparable iQube trim claims up to around 94 km. Riders who care about range per charge will notice that difference on paper.
Both scooters use front disc and rear drum brakes, LED lighting and smartphone features. The DX EV stands out with its very large storage bay, cruise control and retro styling that taps into family memories of the old Kinetic. TVS answers with a deeper dealer and service network and a longer EV track record.
In short, the DX EV appeals to riders who want more range and storage in a familiar body style. The iQube suits buyers who place more weight on brand comfort and wider service reach.
Pricing, colours and who it fits
The Kinetic DX EV line starts around ₹1.11 lakh ex-showroom for the DX and moves to roughly ₹1.17 lakh for the DX+. Colour options cover classic shades like black, silver and white, with brighter tones on the higher variant.
This scooter suits riders who handle between 40 and 60 km per day and want to charge at home at night. It works as a joint family scooter, a daily runabout for office and errands, and a weekend machine for short trips. With deliveries now underway, real ownership feedback will arrive fast, and that will show how well the DX EV keeps pace with the TVS iQube and other rivals on Indian roads.