TVS Jupiter CNG : TVS Jupiter CNG has grabbed headlines as the world’s first factory-fitted CNG scooter concept, unveiled at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, promising 84 km/kg mileage, a bi-fuel petrol switch and running costs under ₹1/km to slash urban commuting bills amid soaring petrol prices.
Built on the bestselling Jupiter 125 platform, this U740-codenamed innovation swaps underseat storage for a 1.4 kg CNG tank while retaining a 2-litre petrol reserve for 226 km combined range—TVS’s bold play to grab fleet buyers, delivery riders and eco-commuters before Bajaj’s Freedom CNG bike owns the space.
Production whispers point to late 2025 or early 2026 launch at around ₹90,000-₹95,000 ex-showroom, targeting 1,000 units monthly as India chases cleaner two-wheelers.
Concept to Streets: Jupiter CNG’s Origin Story
TVS kicked off CNG scooter whispers in mid-2024 with codename U740 testing, eyeing September-October production ramp-up amid Bajaj’s Freedom motorcycle launch.
Fast-forward to January 2025 Expo, and the near-production Jupiter CNG steals the show: a 124.8 cc single-cylinder BS6 Phase 2 engine (7.2 PS @ 6,000 rpm, 9.4 Nm @ 5,500 rpm) tuned for dual-fuel duty, down slightly from petrol Jupiter’s 8 PS/10.5 Nm but optimised for CNG’s lean-burn efficiency.
Top speed caps at 80 kmph, belt drive ensures quiet spins, and a switchgear button flips seamlessly between CNG (84 km/kg) and petrol (real-world 45-50 kmpl), yielding 226 km total range without range anxiety.
No boot space sacrifice feels brutal—TVS covers the 1.4 kg tank with plastic cladding, eyelet gauge visible and filler nozzle handy underseat.
Petrol tank shrinks to 2 litres on floorboard (front apron cap), prioritising CNG primacy while fallback fuel avoids station hunts. IntelliGO idle-start tech and ETFi fuel injection boost thrift, positioning Jupiter CNG as family hauler or gig-workhorse where CNG pumps cluster.
Design: Familiar Jupiter, Greener Soul
Visually, it’s petrol Jupiter 125 redux with CNG badging: boxy apron, LED headlamp, 12-inch tubeless alloys (90/90 front tubeless), 108-110 kg kerb weight and 765 mm seat for easy hops.
Front disc/rear drum brakes with single-channel ABS (higher trims?), 170 mm ground clearance tackles speed breakers. Ergonomics shine: upright bars, spacious platform, long seat for pillion comfort—same recipe selling 1-in-4 scooters in India. CNG integration neatens apron, pressure gauge peeks stylishly—no bulky Freedom-style protrusions.
Powertrain Deep Dive: CNG Heart Meets Petrol Backup
The 124.8 cc air-cooled single (down from 113.3 cc standard Jupiter?) prioritises torque curve for loaded city crawls, CNG mode sipping leaner for 84 km/kg ARAI (real-world 65-75 km/kg?).
Petrol fallback adds 50-60 km range, switch button on bars for instant mode-hop—no clunky levers. CVT auto transmission, electric start and iGO assist glide traffic; top speed 80 kmph suits 40-60 kmph urban grind. Emission BS6 2.0 compliant, OBD-ready for future-proofing.
TVS eyes 1,000 units/month initially, scaling via Hosur plant—fleet deals with Swiggy/Zomato, taxi aggregators prime targets amid CNG’s ₹60-70/kg vs petrol ₹100/litre math.
Features: SmartXonnect in Green Guise
Borrowing Jupiter Disc SmartXonnect: 4.2-inch TFT dash (Bluetooth, navigation, call alerts, tyre pressure), USB-C charging, external fuel filler.
CNG-specific: tank gauge, mode indicator, low-pressure warnings. LED lighting, metal wheels (alloys?), Bluetooth connectivity mirror standard Jupiter—tech-light but practical. Safety: tubeless tyres, combi-brake, hazard switch; higher trims whisper ABS/voice nav.
Pricing, Launch and Production Roadmap
Ex-showroom pegged ₹90,000-₹95,000 base, ₹1-1.1 lakh top (STD, Drum, Disc variants?), undercutting Bajaj Freedom CNG bike’s ₹95k start.
On-road Delhi: ₹1-1.15 lakh. Late 2025 festive or Q1 2026 launch aligns BS7 norms, post-Bajaj learnings. Hosur ramps 1,000/month, eyeing exports to CNG-hot Asia.
Rivals and Market Shake-Up
Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG motorcycle leads (₹95k, 102 cc bi-fuel, 330 km range), but scooter’s family ergonomics/platform space win urban India. Honda Activa CNG?
Rumours swirl. Hero/Bajaj scooter CNG follows TVS blueprint. Jupiter CNG disrupts 110-125 cc petrol (Activa, Access, Pleasures) on ₹1/km vs ₹2-3/km running, 30% emission cut.
Why TVS Jupiter CNG Could Rule Streets
India’s 2.5 crore CNG vehicles (mostly cars) crave two-wheeler entry; Jupiter’s 3 lakh+ monthly sales crown makes CNG pivot natural.
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Fleet fleets save ₹50k/year fuel; households dodge petrol queues. TVS bets cleaner footprint amid PLI subsidies. Expo concept teases production reality—watch festive 2025 for bookings.
Jupiter CNG isn’t gimmick—it’s thrift revolution: 84 km/kg, dual-fuel safety net, familiar ride. TVS eyes scooter supremacy anew.