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Many electric scooters are quickly becoming a very good alternative to petrol-powered scooters in India because of rising fuel prices and other factors. They are easy to maintain, environment-friendly, and good for your finances in the long run. Compared to the ICE (internal combustion engine) variants, e-scooters have a low maintenance cost. The government of India is also offering substantial subsidies on electric scooters. The goverment working towards making EVs as affordable as gasoline vehicles to push people towards a more sustainable mode of transportation.
We have try many electric scooters for the article.We are able to short top 10 electric scooters that you should must consider before buying one.
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1.TVS iQube
One of the most recognisable two-wheeler brands in India TVS has also entered the electric scooter market. The company recently introduced three new electric scooters, namely TVS iQube, iQube S, and iQube ST. The TVS iQube S is the top option you can get among the variants. The iQube S scooter is powered by three Li-ion battery packs that come encased in a dust and water resistance aluminium casing with a 3 year/50,000 km warranty. Other highlights of the TVS iQube S electric scooter include 100km+ of range, 78kmph, a big dashboard, backward and forward park assist feature, gorgeous all-LED tail lamps, a USB-charing port for smartphones, and ample storage area. It is available only in White colour.
SPECIFICATIONS:
★Ex-Showroom Price:➔₹87,691 - ₹1.18 lakhs
★Range:➔ 145 km/charge
★Maximum Speed:➔ 78 kmph
★Torque(Motor):➔33 Nm
★Motor Power:➔ 4.4 kW
★Battery:➔ 2.25 kWh lithium-ion
★Charging Time:➔ 4-5 hrs
★Motor Type:➔BLDC
★Front Brake:➔ Disc
★Rear Brake:➔ Drum
PROS:
➔Good for city driving/smooth road
➔Big dashboard
➔Backward and forward park assist
➔Two riding modes:economy and power
➔0-40 kmph sprint is done is 4.2 seconds
CONS:
➔ Only available in 30+ cities of India.
➔ Only available in one colour and one variant
➔ Price
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2.Ola S1
Ola S1 didn’t get the start many were anticipating, but it’s still the strongest option out there at least on paper. The scooter is available in two different models: the Ola S1 and the Ola S1 Pro. The regular Ola S1 has an ARAI-certified range of 121 kilometres, while the Ola S1 Pro offers 181 kilometres range on a single charge. The S1 comes in five different colours including white, yellow, blue, black and red. The Ola Electric S1 is powered by an electric motor that has a maximum performance of 8.5 kW and 58 Nm of maximum torque. The S1 can go from 0 to 40 kmph in just 3 seconds. It has a 2.98 kWh battery. The S1 has a top speed of 90 kmph with a claimed range of 121 kms on a single charge. The scooter can be charged for just 18 minutes to get a 75 km range using the fast charger. With a regular charger, the S1 can be charged 100 per cent in 4 hours 48 minutes. The Ola S1 has two riding modes – Normal and Sports. It also features Reverse Mode, in-built speakers, proximity sensors, and app compatibility.
SPECIFICATIONS:
★Ex-Showroom Price:➔0.9 to 1.4 lakhs
★Range:➔ 181 km/charge
★Maximum Speed:➔ 115 kmph
★Torque(Motor):➔58 Nm
★Motor Power:➔ 8.5 kW
★Battery:➔ 3.97 kWh lithium-ion
★Charging Time:➔ 6-7 hrs
★Motor Type:➔Mid Drive IPM
★Front Brake:➔ Disc
★Rear Brake:➔ Disc
PROS:
➔Good for city driving/smooth road
➔At Home Service
➔Made In India
➔Two riding modes:Normal and Sports
➔0 to 40 kmph in just 3 seconds
CONS:
➔ Software glitches
➔ Battery failure
➔ Price
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3.Simple One
This electric scooter from Bangaluru-based EV company promises over 300km range with an additional battery pack that can be stored in the scooter’s boot. Without the additional battery, the Simple One can cover nearly of nearly 235km on a single charge. The two-wheeler packs a 1.6 kWh capacity battery pack and 8.5 kW motor, which is capable of producing 72Nm torque. The scooter also features 30L of boot storage, onboard navigation, riding modes, a phone app, call and music control, and much more. Simple Energy claims that the battery of the scooter can charge to 80 per cent from zero in 2.75 hours from a typical home charger. The Simple One electric scooter comes with a claimed torque of 72Nm from its 4.5kW motor. The One electric scooter offers four riding modes Eco, Ride, Dash and Sonic.
SPECIFICATIONS:
★Ex-Showroom Price:➔1.10 - 1.45 Lakh
★Range:➔ 300+ km/charge
★Maximum Speed:➔ 105 kmph
★Torque(Motor):➔72 Nm
★Motor Power:➔ 8.5 kW
★Battery:➔ 4.8 kWh + 1.6 kWh lithium-ion
★Charging Time:➔ 4-5 hrs
★Motor Type:➔BLDC
★Front Brake:➔ Disc
★Rear Brake:➔ Disc
PROS:
➔one of the quickest EV scooter you can buy in India
➔Looks modern with LED lights all around
➔Supports fast charging
➔200km+ real riding range is excellent
➔0-40 kmph sprint is done is 2.95 seconds
CONS:
➔ Real world range limited to under 100km
➔ Size could have been bigger
➔ Price
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4.Ather 450X
Ather from India introduced the 450 electric scooters that epitomised how the segment is likely to develop in the country. The company has since then come out with the upgraded Ather 450X model for buyers. This scooter features a 2.7kWh battery that promises a riding range of up to 116 km, depending on external conditions. The built-in battery takes around 5 hours to fully charge which is pretty decent for an EV bike or scooter these days. And your riding range is also dependent on how fast you are moving. The top speed notched by this top electric scooter is 80 kmph. Ather 450 and 450X score heavily because of their looks. The futuristic design adopted by the company has appealed to many buyers, who are willing to overlook the total cost of owning the scooter. The Ather 450X is a smart scooter with many features, like LED lights all around, connectivity, and smart features including built-in Google Maps navigation and digital document storage. These features are available on the 7-inch colour touchscreen powered by a 1.3 GHz Snapdragon processor and operate on an Android Open Source operating system. Bluetooth-based music and call controls are among its most recent developments. This model comes with a built-in 4G LTE SIM card.
SPECIFICATIONS:
★Ex-Showroom Price:➔1.17 - 1.39 Lakh
★Range:➔ 146 km/charge
★Maximum Speed:➔ 80 kmph
★Torque(Motor):➔26 Nm
★Motor Power:➔ 6.2 kW
★Battery:➔ 3.7 kWh lithium-ion
★Charging Time:➔ 5-6 hrs
★Motor Type:➔PMSM
★Front Brake:➔ Disc
★Rear Brake:➔ Disc
PROS:
➔One Of The Fastest Scooter
➔Extremely agile handling
➔Decent range for everyday commutes
➔Two riding modes:economy and power
➔0-40 kmph sprint is done is 3.4 seconds
CONS:
➔ Switchgear Quality Could have Been Better
➔ Not The Brightest Headlight
➔ Price
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5.Bajaj Chetak
Bajaj Chetak was one of the most prominent and popular scooter brands in the past, and now the company is reviving it in its electric form. The scooter’s design is an amalgamation of its old heritage and new modern aesthetics, and it looks beautiful. Talking about the specs, it has a range of 90 kilometres with the battery rated to last for 70,000 kilometres or 7 years. The battery comes with a quick charging feature that can charge up to 25 percent in only an hour, with a full charge taking 5 hours. Its steel body is built to last and comes with an IP67 water and dust resistant rating. There’s no doubt that it’s a premium scooter.
SPECIFICATIONS:
★Ex-Showroom Price:➔1.52 Lakh
★Range:➔ 95 km/charge
★Maximum Speed:➔ 63 kmph
★Torque(Motor):➔16 Nm
★Motor Power:➔ 4.08 kW
★Battery:➔ 3 kWh lithium-ion
★Charging Time:➔ 5 hrs
★Motor Type:➔BLDC
★Front Brake:➔ Disc
★Rear Brake:➔ Drum
PROS:
➔ the ride quality is impressive
➔excellent look
➔Solid perimeter frame
➔Refined and smooth engine
CONS:
➔ A range of 100+ km would have worked better
➔ Only available on sale in 20+ cities in India
➔ Price
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6.Okinawa iPraise+
Another fantastic contribution from Okinawa, this scooter claims to put the “I” in keen. The previous Praise model used a destructive lead battery, which a li-ion battery in this one has replaced. A 1000w BLDC motor can produce up to 2500w of power, which is sufficient to travel at 58kmph. For people considered authentic vehicle subject matter experts, this Okinawa Ipraise model goes with an adaptable application that gives the top riding experience with the top reach and cost.
SPECIFICATIONS:
★Ex-Showroom Price:➔₹1.13 Lakh
★Range:➔ 139 km/charge
★Maximum Speed:➔ 58 kmph
★Motor Power:➔ 2.5 kW
★Battery:➔ 3.3 kWh lithium-ion
★Charging Time:➔ 4-5 hrs
★Motor Type:➔BLDC
★Front Brake:➔ Disc
★Rear Brake:➔ Disc
PROS:
➔Good for city driving/smooth road
➔The mileage is good
➔Dead silent
➔Range
CONS:
➔ seat size
➔ suspension can be softer
➔ Price
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7.Hero Electric Photon
The Hero Electric Photon features the classing hero design with soft lines and gives a retro-chic vibe. It has a top speed of 45 km/h and a range of 108 kilometres. Key features of this scooter include a digital instrument cluster, telescopic suspension, alloy wheels, removable battery, LED headlamp, remote lock and anti-theft alarm, regenerative braking, and more. The Hero Electric Photon might not be as technologically advanced as some of the other bikes on this list, but it gets all the basics right. At this price, it’s one of the top electric scooters to buy in India right now.
SPECIFICATIONS:
★Ex-Showroom Price:➔₹80,790
★Range:➔ 108 km/charge
★Maximum Speed:➔ 45 kmph
★Motor Power:➔ 1.2 kW
★Battery:➔ 1.87 kWh lithium-ion
★Charging Time:➔ 5 hrs
★Motor Type:➔BLDC
★Front Brake:➔ Drum
★Rear Brake:➔ Drum
PROS:
➔Good for city driving/smooth road
➔Kerb weight of 87 kgs
➔range is pretty good
➔Decent charging time
CONS:
➔ Top speed is just 45kmph
➔ Limited sales & service reach
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8.Okaya Faast
Indian electric vehicle industry is a relatively new business but opportunities are immense especially with buyers showing a clear migration from ICE to electric two and four wheelers. Okaya Faast, comes as a connected electric scooter. It gets LED head lamp with LED DRLs mounted on its front apron, a digital instrument cluster and combined braking system while it is completely IoT enabled. It sports a maxi scooter style design with bold looks from all sides. Other features include Vehicle Tracker, Geo-Fencing, Keyless Operation, Remote Enable / Disable, Battery Status, Ride & Trip History and Battery Statistics. It has a E-brake mode and runs on 12” tubeless tires.
SPECIFICATIONS:
★Ex-Showroom Price:➔₹1.09 Lakh
★Range:➔ 150-200 km/charge
★Maximum Speed:➔ 60-70 kmph
★Motor Power:➔ 1.2 kW
★Battery:➔ 4.3 kWh lithium-ion
★Charging Time:➔ 4-5 hrs
★Motor Type:➔BLDC
★Front Brake:➔ Drum
★Rear Brake:➔ Drum
PROS:
➔Good for city driving/smooth road
➔very good range
➔very goog battery backup
CONS:
➔ Only available in few cities of India.
➔ Price
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9.Bounce Infinity E1
Electric two-wheeler startup Crayon Motors and EV maker Bounce Infinity have teamed up to set up an interoperated battery swapping network. It generates 1.5 kW (2 bhp) from its motor and has both front and rear disc brakes, featuring a combined braking system on both wheels. The BLDC motor gives up to 83Nm of torque and the company claims a top-speed of 65 kmph. The 48V39Ah battery takes four to five hours to charge fully and offers a range of 85 km on a full charge. The Bounce Infinity E1 comes with a unique subscription-based battery plan in which users can avail battery-as-a-service benefits from Bounce’s battery swapping network.
SPECIFICATIONS:
★Ex-Showroom Price:➔₹45,099 - 70,499
★Range:➔ 85 km/charge
★Maximum Speed:➔ 65 kmph
★Torque(Motor):➔85 Nm
★Motor Power:➔ 1.5 kW
★Battery:➔ 1.9 kWh lithium-ion
★Charging Time:➔ 4 hrs
★Motor Type:➔BLDC
★Front Brake:➔ Disc
★Rear Brake:➔ Disc
PROS:
➔Good for city driving
➔Pricing is aggressive, buyers have multiple purchase options.
➔Removable battery makes charging the vehicle easier
➔Being lightweight, the Infinity E1 has good handling dynamics
➔0-40 kmph sprint is done is 4.2 seconds
CONS:
➔ Quality and finish levels need improvement
➔ Storage space is very low for a scooter
➔ Jerky throttle can get irritating
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10.Ampere Magnus pro
This e-scooter is available at a starting price of Rs 66,053 and has one variant with four colour options. Mirroring its features from the Ampere Zeal, the Magnus Pro generates 1.2 kW (1.6 bhp), has front and rear drum brakes with combined braking system of both wheels. The electric scooter has a 60V, 30Ah lithium-ion battery pack, which takes around five to six hours to fully charge and has a tested range of up to 70-80 km on a fully charged battery.
SPECIFICATIONS:
★Ex-Showroom Price:➔₹65,999 - 73,999
★Range:➔ 121 km/charge
★Maximum Speed:➔ 50 kmph
★Motor Power:➔ 2 kW
★Battery:➔ 2.3 kWh lithium-ion
★Charging Time:➔ 6-7 hrs
★Motor Type:➔BLDC
★Front Brake:➔ Drum
★Rear Brake:➔ Drum
PROS:
➔Looks like a conventional petrol-powered scooter
➔Light and flickable, making it easy to manage in traffic or parking lots
➔Decent performance for everyday use
CONS:
➔ The battery is visible from the side
➔ Build quality isn’t great, feels plasticky
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Note:-The Ex-Showroom Price is for Delhi. Ex-Showroom Price will be different for different area in india.Many states gives subsidies for e-vehicles,so you may have to pay less than listed price.
Top 10 Electric Scooters In India
Posted on 15 March 2023 by Rishabh kumar
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