The popularity of electric scooters is increasing day by day in the Indian market. Many are opting for eco-friendly two-wheelers these days even to avoid being caught by the police. Because such vehicles do not require pollution control certificate. This report therefore discusses the top 5 electric scooters.
Ather 450X
Ather 450X is one of India’s most popular electric scooters with high-tech features. It features a 3.7 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and a 6 kW electric motor. Which is able to provide a range of 146 km on a full charge. The price of the e-scooter ranges from Rs 1.28 lakh to Rs 1.49 lakh (ex-showroom) depending on the variant.
TVS iQube
TVS Motor’s only electric scooter iQube is offered in three variants – Standard, SST. They are priced from Rs 1.22 lakh to Rs 1.38 lakh (ex-showroom). Pricing for the top-spec ST trim is yet to be announced, however. A 5.1 kWh battery pack is offered in the TVS iQube. On a full charge it can run for 145 km.
Ola S1 / S1 Pro
Ola Electric’s S1 series models are quite advanced in terms of sophistication. The Ola S1 has a 3 kWh battery pack. It offers a range of 141 km on a full charge. Whereas the S1 Pro has a 4 kWh battery with a range of 181 km. Both models feature an 8.5 kW electric motor. They are priced at Rs 1.30 lakh and Rs 1.40 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively.
Bajaj Chetak
Bajaj Chetak e-scooter is at the fourth position in the list. The retro design model has a 3 kWh lithium ion battery pack and a 3.8 kW electric motor. The company claims that it provides a range of 95 km in Eco mode on a full charge. Where it runs 85 km in sport mode. Its current market price is Rs 1.44 lakh (ex-showroom).
Hero Vida V1 Pro
The latest model in the list is the Hero Vida V1 Pro. It is currently priced at Rs 1.26 lakh (ex-showroom) with discount. It comes with a 3.94 kWh removable battery pack. Which provides a range of 165 km on a full charge. There is also a 6 kW electric motor.