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Matter AERA

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AERA

₹ 1,82,784ex-showroom · last updated 2026

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Weight
168kg
EMI starting from ₹5,000/month · subject to bank approval
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Matter AERA — Overview

The Matter AERA is an electric street bike available at a price range of Rs. 1,82,784 - Rs. 1,93,826 in India. It comes in 2 variants and 5 colours. With both front and rear disc brakes, the Matter AERA comes with anti-locking braking system.

India finally has an electric motorcycle with a gear lever and clutch - and it works exactly like you'd expect, minus the engine noise. The Matter AERA, priced from Rs 1,83,308 ex-showroom, is the country's first production EV bike with a 4-speed manual Hypershift Gearbox. Backed by a 5 kWh liquid-cooled battery, it claims 172 km on a single charge (125 km ARAI), hits 105 km/h flat out, and does 0-60 km/h in under six seconds. The feature list is startling for the price: a 7-inch TFT touchscreen, 4G eSIM with navigation, park assist, reverse mode, and OTA updates, backed by a 15-year battery warranty. Deliveries finally began in October 2024 after a year of delays, and two years on, most owners agree - despite the gearbox's occasional clunkiness - that the AERA is unlike anything else on Indian roads.

What We Like

  • India's first 4-speed manual gearbox on an EV - shifts like a real bike, feels like a real bike, just without the noise or fuel bills
  • Exceptional tech at under Rs 2 lakh - 7-inch TFT, 4G eSIM, GPS navigation, keyless start, park assist, reverse mode, OTA updates. No ICE motorcycle near this price comes close
  • Genuinely quick for the segment - 0-60 km/h in around 6 seconds, stable and balanced handling with proper motorcycle proportions and road presence
  • A 15-year/1.5 lakh km battery warranty and 3-year vehicle warranty give real peace of mind on long-term ownership - rare for a young EV startup

What Could Be Better

  • Gearbox can feel clunky - riders report gear-shift noise and a shifting feel that's neither as seamless as a typical EV nor as satisfying as a proper ICE gearbox
  • Real-world range regularly falls short of the claimed 172 km, with owners reporting closer to 100-125 km depending on riding mode, load, and terrain
  • Some owners report water ingress into the battery unit during heavy rain and inconsistent after-sales response outside major metros - a young brand's service network is still maturing

Editor's Verdict

Should You Buy the Matter AERA?

The Matter AERA is a properly bold product - the Hypershift Gearbox is a real engineering achievement, and no other electric motorcycle in India under Rs 2 lakh offers this level of tech, backed by a genuinely generous 15-year battery warranty. The gearbox quirks, range shortfall versus claims, and patchy service coverage outside metros are real concerns. Buy it if you're in a metro with a nearby dealership and want an EV that actually feels like riding a motorcycle - otherwise, weigh the service network in your city carefully before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

QWhat is the ex-showroom price of the Matter AERA in India?▾
The Matter AERA is priced at Rs 1,83,308 for the base AERA 5000 and Rs 1,93,826 for the top-spec AERA 5000+ (ex-showroom, Ahmedabad/Delhi). Mumbai prices start slightly lower at approximately Rs 1,82,591, while Bangalore, Chennai, and Pune are close to the Ahmedabad figure depending on local levies.
QWhat is the real-world range of the Matter AERA on a full charge?▾
The Matter AERA has an ARAI-certified range of 125 km in Eco mode and a claimed range of 172 km. Real-world range reported by owners is typically 100-125 km depending on riding mode, load, and traffic - enough to cover most daily commutes on a single charge, though short of the headline claim.
QDoes the Matter AERA have a gearbox? How does it work?▾
Yes - the Matter AERA is India's first electric motorcycle with a 4-speed manual gearbox (called the Hypershift Gearbox), operated with a clutch lever and foot-operated gear shifter just like any ICE bike. Owners and reviewers note the shift action can feel clunky at times, and Matter has pushed OTA updates to refine the calibration since launch.
QWhat is the charging time for the Matter AERA?▾
The Matter AERA's 5 kWh battery takes approximately 6 hours for a full charge (0-100%) from a standard socket, or about 5 hours to reach 80%. Matter's DC fast charger cuts this down to roughly 2 hours. The battery is fixed (non-removable), so home or workplace charging access is required.
QWhat is the top speed of the Matter AERA?▾
The Matter AERA has a top speed of 105 km/h in Sport mode. The 0-60 km/h sprint takes around 6 seconds, making it quicker off the line than most 150cc petrol commuters. In Eco mode, top speed is software-limited to extend range.
QWhat is the EMI for the Matter AERA base variant?▾
With a 20% down payment (~Rs 36,700) on the AERA 5000 (Rs 1,83,308 ex-showroom), a 36-month loan at 10% p.a. gives a monthly EMI of roughly Rs 5,800-6,200. SBI's Green Car Loan and Bank of Baroda's EV scheme offer preferential rates of 7-8.5% p.a. for electric two-wheelers, which can lower the EMI by approximately Rs 200-350 per month.
QWhat is the service cost and interval for the Matter AERA?▾
As an electric motorcycle, the AERA has no engine oil, spark plugs, or air filter changes. Scheduled service covers brake inspection, tyre condition, battery health check, and software updates at approximately every 6 months or 5,000 km. Service costs at authorised Matter centres are estimated at Rs 500-1,500 per routine visit - significantly lower than equivalent ICE motorcycle servicing.
QWhat is the warranty on the Matter AERA battery?▾
The Matter AERA's battery is covered by a 15-year or 1,50,000 km warranty, whichever comes first - one of the longest battery warranties on any electric two-wheeler sold in India. The rest of the vehicle carries a standard 3-year warranty, and OTA software updates continue to be pushed to owners at no extra cost.