River expands its Karnataka footprint with its first store in Shivamogga

Located on BH Road, the store will retail the Indie, accessories, and merchandise

Shivamogga, 07 May 2026: Electric scooter manufacturer River Mobility has launched its first store in Shivamogga, marking the brand’s entry. River Store BH Road was inaugurated by former Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, K. S. Eshwarappa has been launched in partnership with MAG Enterprises to offer customers an end-to-end ownership experience covering test rides, sales, accessories, and service support.

With the launch in Shivamogga, River continues to expand its footprint in Karnataka, where it already operates 14 stores across key cities including Bengaluru, Belagavi, Hubballi, Mangaluru, Mysuru, and Tumakuru. This is part of River’s broader national expansion strategy to establish a presence in major Indian cities through a mix of company-owned stores and dealership partnerships.

Commenting on the launch, KV Dinesh, Head of Sales, River Mobility, said, “Karnataka has always been at the heart of River’s journey, and expanding into Shivamogga is a natural next step for us. The strong and growing support from customers in the state has been instrumental in our growth so far. With River Store BH Road, we aim to bring our products and services closer to customers in the city and offer a seamless ownership experience. We are excited to continue strengthening our presence across Karnataka.”

Commenting on the partnership, Syed Ghouse Peer, Managing Director, MAG Enterprises said, “We are proud to bring River to Shivamogga and offer customers a differentiated electric mobility experience. With a strong product like the Indie and River’s customer-first approach, we are confident of building strong traction in the city.”

In line with this growth momentum, in April, Karnataka contributed over 26% to River’s overall sales, making it the second largest EV market for the brand in India. The state which is also its home base continues to be a key market for the brand, where it has built a strong and steadily growing customer base. Supported by increasing adoption of electric mobility and a rapidly evolving ecosystem, the River Indie, with its utility-first design, ample storage, all-weather reliability, and practical range, is well-suited to meet the needs of everyday riders in emerging cities such as Shivamogga.

The Indie is priced at INR 1,55,199 (ex-showroom, Shivamogga). Customers can visit the store for test rides, browse merchandise, or book an Indie. They can also book test rides or make purchases online at www.rideriver.com.

River Store is located at BH Road, Opposite Arvind Motors, Tank Mohalla, Shivamogga, Karnataka – 577201