Metro T9 Sport

Battery and motor

The T9 Sport uses a multi-mode motor rated at 1,000 to 1,600 watts, with Eco, Normal and Sport modes and a claimed top speed of up to 50 km/h. Two batteries are offered. The NCF version has a 72V 27Ah Nano Carbon Fiber (graphene) pack with a claimed range of up to 110 km, a 6 to 7 hour charging time, about 2 units of electricity per charge and 1,000 charging cycles. The LFP version has a 76.8V 30Ah lithium iron phosphate pack with a claimed range of up to 140 km, a 4 to 5 hour charging time, about 2.5 units per charge and up to 1,100 cycles. Metro stresses that these figures come from controlled testing, so expect less in hot weather or with a passenger.

Size and practicality

This is one of Metro’s smaller full-size scooters at 1,740 mm long, 715 mm wide and 1,110 mm tall, with 142 mm of ground clearance and a 160 kg load capacity. It uses 10-inch 6-ply tubeless tyres. In our view, the compact size makes it easy to thread through traffic and park, but the small wheels will feel less settled than 12-inch-wheel models on rough roads.

Equipment by variant

Both versions have a front disc and rear drum brake, a reverse drive option, a side-stand sensor, an anti-theft alarm, an energy-retrieving controller and an energy monitoring meter. Metro lists cruise control as available on the NCF version only. Colours are Black, Silver and Red. The feature list mentions an aluminium alloy rim, but the specification table describes an iron alloy rim, so check this at the dealer.

Running costs

Metro quotes about 2 units of electricity per full charge for the NCF version and 2.5 units for the LFP version. At the Rs 30 per unit rate used as the default in Metro’s own savings calculator, that works out to roughly Rs 60 per full charge for NCF and Rs 75 for LFP (our estimate). Actual cost depends on your tariff slab and charging habits, and peak-hour or commercial rates will be higher.

Warranty

The battery warranty is 24 months for NCF and 36 months for LFP. The motor warranty is 24 months on both versions.

Which variant to buy

Our view: the NCF version at Rs 184,000 is one of the cheapest full-size Metro scooters and covers most daily city commutes on its claimed 110 km. It also keeps cruise control. The LFP version costs Rs 61,000 more but adds about 30 km of claimed range, faster charging and 12 extra months of battery cover; it makes sense for riders who cover long daily distances or plan to keep the scooter for many years. If you want a rear disc brake or bigger wheels, look at the Thrill Pro or Metrix instead.