River Mobility's Co-founder discusses the startup's utility-focused electric scooter design philosophy, engineering approach, and product roadmap since its founding in 2021.
18 Feb 2026 | 1 Views | By Prerna Lidhoo
In this conversation, Vipin George, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of River Mobility, explains how the Bengaluru-based startup is rethinking scooter design around real-world utility.
George talks to Autocar Professional's Prerna Lidhoo about River’s journey since 2021 and unpacks why a utility-first lifestyle sits at the core of the ...
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In this conversation, Vipin George, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of River Mobility, explains how the Bengaluru-based startup is rethinking scooter design around real-world utility.
George talks to Autocar Professional's Prerna Lidhoo about River’s journey since 2021 and unpacks why a utility-first lifestyle sits at the core of the brand. From over 55 litres of storage to stability-focused engineering that earned it the tag ‘SUV of scooters’, he explains how form and function come together in River’s products.
The discussion also covers the role of bold design—like the twin-headlight signature—practical features that matter in daily use, why the scooter segment naturally attracts utility-focused customers, and how AI is helping speed up River’s design process. The conversation closes with a look at how future River products will double down on utility while retaining a strong visual identity.
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