Aprilia to launch new scooter range in India in 2027, starting around Rs 85,000
Piaggio's Italian brand plans electric and petrol scooters on a new India-specific platform, with ex-showroom prices expected between Rs 85,000 and Rs 1.30 lakh.
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As demand for electric two-wheelers grows in India, Italian brand Aprilia is preparing to bring new electric scooters to Indian customers. The upcoming scooter range from the Piaggio Group will be launched in India in 2027 and will include petrol-powered models along with electric ones, according to information provided by the company.
The starting ex-showroom price of the scooters could be around Rs 85,000 to Rs 90,000. Premium electric models are likely to cost up to Rs 1.30 lakh. The new range is thus expected to be priced between Rs 85,000 and Rs 1.30 lakh ex-showroom. Final prices will become clear only after the company's announcement.
Diego Graffi, Chairman, CEO and Managing Director of Piaggio Vehicles, has confirmed the plan. The company is building a new platform specifically for India. Electric scooters will be made on this platform along with scooters with a 125cc petrol engine. This will let customers with different budgets choose a model to suit their needs.
The platform is being designed from the start with both electric and petrol scooters in mind. Rather than modifying a petrol scooter platform later to make electric models, the needs of electric vehicles are being considered from the outset. This could help balance cost, range, performance and the price of the vehicle. The company has been working on the project for the past few years.
Piaggio has made clear that it currently has no plan to bring electric scooters under the Vespa brand. The company believes the new platform is better suited to deliver the expected range and performance while keeping prices affordable. The company is keeping an eye on developments such as Delhi's EV Policy 2026, but its aim is not limited to a single state.
The company also wants to manufacture in India and increase exports. At present, about 10 to 20 per cent of the two-wheelers produced at Baramati are exported. The goal is to take this to at least 50 per cent. The upcoming Aprilia electric and petrol scooters made in India could also be sent to global markets, including Europe. The 2027 range will therefore matter not only for Indian customers but also for the company's global expansion.
