Check out the best electric scooters in India and the upcoming electric scooters in India.
Electric two-wheelers being the primary driver of EV sales contributes about 90% of total electric vehicle sales in India. With the growing fuel prices, lots of people are switching over to electric two-wheelers as means of short urban commute with the 34 available best electric scooters in India models approved under FAME II guidelines.
Post Covid-19 Pandemic, Millennials, and Gen Zs have started to rethink ways to reduce carbon footprint by switching over to electric mobility. The reason which many startups and automobile giants have already launched their first version of electric vehicles in India.
In this blog, we will discuss all the top best electric two-wheeler/ best electric scooters in India models currently available in the market.
List of best electric scooters in India:
- OLA S1 Pro
- Ather 450X
- Bajaj CHetak
- TVS iCUbe electric
- Hero Photon 72V
- Hero Electric Optima
- Okinawa iPraise
- PURE EV EPluto 7G
- Ampere Zeal
- Okinawa Ridge Plus
READ MORE: Top upcoming Electric scooters in India.
Best electric scooters in India:
Being easy to ride, electric scooters are always given preference for short urban commute in India. The electric scooters provide the same comfort without wasting zero amount on fuel. Hence, here we present the top 10 best electric scooters which are currently considered the best in the Indian market.
Here is the list of the top electric scooters in India.
1. Ola S1 Pro
OLA S1 and OLA S1 PRO are two first version electric scooters released by Ola electric.
The 3.97kWh battery pack takes around 3 hours to get fully charged claims a riding range of 180kms per charge.
The Ola electric scooter also has a 7-inch touchscreen display, microphones, and AI speech recognition.
Ola S1 Pro electric scooters come packed with safety features like an anti-theft system, geo-fencing, and a flame-retardant battery.
With a motor power of 8500W and a top speed of 115kmph, one can buy OLA S1 PRO at an ex-showroom price of Rs 1.10 Lakhs.
Specifications:
- Battery capacity: 3.97kWh
- Riding range: 180kms
- Motor Power: 8500 W
- Charging Time: 3 Hours
- Top speed: 115kmph
2. Ather 450X
With two models in the market, namely 450+ and 450X, Ather 450X is currently one of the best electric scooters in the Indian EV market with a battery capacity of 2.6kWh.
ATHER 450X electric scooters come in two variants and three color options to choose from. The space grey comes with a yellow, white body with green accents, and Mint Green with orange accents.
The ex-showroom price of Ather 450X starts at Rs 1.13 Lakh and goes up to Rs 1.32 Lakh for the high-end variant.
Specifications:
- Battery capacity: 2.6 kWh
- Riding range: 116kms
- Motor Power: 6000 W
- Charging Time: 5.5 Hours
- Top speed: 80kmph
3. Bajaj Chetak Electric
Bajaj released its retro scooter ‘Chetak’ in electric variant in the early 2020s.
Bajaj Chetak Electric specifications include a BLDC motor power of 4080W, DRLs, LED taillight, DIgital Odometer, and combined braking system of both wheels.
The Bajaj electric scooters come with a 3kWh Lithium-ion battery and claim to provide a range of 95kms/charge. Bajaj Chetak electric offers a top speed of 70kmph.
The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Chetak electric is Rs 1,38,992.
Specifications:
- Battery capacity: 3 kWh
- Riding range: 95kms
- Motor Power: 4080 W
- Charging Time: 4 Hours
- Top speed: 70kmph
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4. TVS iQube Electric
With a battery capacity of 2.5kWh, the TVS iCube electric is priced at Rs 1,00,666 and comes in one variant and one color.
The TVS electric scooter includes a digital speedometer and can be connected to mobile devices through Bluetooth for ride stats and park assist.
The 2.5 kWh battery takes around 6 hours to full charge and is expected to provide a range of 75 km.
The TVS iCube comes in two different modes- Eco Mode and Sports mode with top speeds of 40kmph and 78kmph respectively.
Specifications:
- Battery capacity: 2.5 kWh
- Riding range: 75kms
- Motor Power: 4400 W
- Charging Time: 4 Hours
- Top speed: 78kmph
5. Hero Photon 72V
The leading electric scooter manufacturer Hero motors launched its iconic Hero photon 72V at a price of Rs 74,765 in India. The Hero electric scooter comes with a 1200W motor along with a combined braking system of both wheels and a top sped of 45kmph and claims a range of 108 km per full charge.
The Hero Photon electric scooter comes with a 1.8kWh battery which takes around 4-5 hours to get charged fully.
With built-in smart features, the electric scooter comes with 3 years of warranty.
Specifications:
- Battery capacity: 1.8 kWh
- Riding range: 108 kms
- Motor Power: 1200 W
- Charging Time: 4-5 Hours
- Top speed: 45 kmph
6. Hero Electric Optima
The Hero Electric Optima comes in two variants- Optima LX (VRLA) and the Optima LX.
The scooter comes in two battery options- Lead Acid(LA) and Lithium-Ion (LI) which provide a range of 50kms and 85 km respectively.
With a 1.5kWh battery capacity, the Li-ion battery takes around 5 hours to get charged fully. Hero electric optima offer a top speed of 45km/h
With the curb weight of 68kg, the Optima LX can be brought for Rs 67,110 and the Optima LX(VRLA) for Rs 51,500
Specifications:
- Battery capacity: 1.5 kWh
- Riding range: 85 kms
- Motor Power: 1200 W
- Charging Time: 4 Hours
- Top speed: 45 km/h
7. Okinawa iPraise
With one available variant, iPraise Plus electric scooter comes in three color options to choose from. The 3.3 kW battery takes less than 5 hours to be fully charged and has a range of 180kms.
Some of the important features of the Okinawa iPraise scooter are geo-fencing, Virtual Speed Limit. All these features can be accessed by the Okinawa app available in the google play store.
With a top speed of 75 km/h, the ex-showroom price of Okinawa iPraise is Rs 1,08,700.
Specifications:
- Battery capacity: 3.3 kWh
- Riding range: 180 kms
- Motor Power: 2500 W
- Charging Time: 4 Hours
- Top speed: 75 km/h
8. PURE EV EPluto 7G
The flagship electric scooter from PURE EV, EPluto 7G comes with a 5-inch LCD display, LED headlamps, engine theft alarm, engine immobilizer, and many other powerful features.
With a 2200W electric motor and automatic transmission, the vehicle produces a maxim torque of 30Nm.
The scooter comes with a 2.5kWh battery with a charging time of 4 hours. EPluto has a top speed of 60kmph and an impressive battery range of 90-120km/charge.
Available in one variant, the ex-showroom price of PURE EV Epluto 7G starts from Rs 83,999.
Specifications:
- Battery capacity: 2.5 kWh
- Riding range: 120 kms
- Motor Power: 2200 W
- Charging Time: 4-5 Hours
- Top speed: 60 km/h
9. Ampere Zeal
The Flagship electric scooter from Ampere comes with a 1200W BLDC motor and 2.295 kWh Advanced Lithium-ion battery.
The electric scooter comes with a detachable battery which takes around 5-6 hours to get fully charged and a range of 85 km with a top speed of 55km/h.
Some of the important features include Anti Theft Alarm, Keyless Ignition, EBS, Carry Hook, battery protector microcontrollers, and regenerative braking.
Available in two variants EX and STD, the ex-showroom price of Ampere Zeal starts from Rs 6,39,99 and goes up to Rs 7,25,00.
Specifications:
- Battery capacity: 2.2 kWh
- Riding range: 85 kms
- Motor Power: 1200 W
- Charging Time: 4 Hours
- Top speed: 55 km/h
10. Okinawa Ridge Plus
Available in only one variant, the Okinawa Ridge Plus takes three hours to get charged fully. The scooter comes with an 800W electric motor and automatic transmission features.
With a 3.3kWh battery and an impressive battery range of 100 km per charge, the top speed of the Okinawa ridge plus electric scooter is 55kmph.
Some iconic features of the Okinawa ridge plus include the keyless start, anti-theft alarm, e-ABS, and the ‘Find My Scooter’ feature.
The average ex-showroom price of Okinawa Ridge Plus is Rs 66,127.
Specifications:
- Battery capacity: 3.3 kWh
- Riding range: 100 kms
- Motor Power: 800 W
- Charging Time: 4 Hours
- Top speed: 55 km/h
In FY 2021-2022, Hero electric sold a maximum of 23,380 electric scooters, followed by 14,678 Okinawa electric scooters and 9316 Ather scooters.
Still confused? Have a look at the best upcoming electric scooters in India in 2022.
Here is the list of the best upcoming electric scooters in India:
- Okinawa Cruiser
- Hero Electric AE-29
- Suzuki Burgman Electric
- Hero Electric AE-3
- Vespa Elettrica
- Yamaha EC-005
- TVS Creon
- Simple One
- Hero Electric AXLHE-20
- Honda PCX Electric
FAQ:
Considering the number of sales and features in FY 2021-2022, Ola S1 pro and Ather 450X are the best electric scooters in India.
Electric scooters have a 2-3kW battery capacity which costs around Rs 25,000.
Price of electric scooters in India:
Ather 450X- Rs 1.32 Lakhs
Ola S1 Pro – Rs 1.10 Lakhs
Bajaj Chetak Electric – 1.38 Lakhs
Yes, an electric scooter is better than a petrol scooter considering the net-zero emissions and lower charging costs.
No, one doesn’t need a license to drive an electric scooter in India considering there is no standardization on EV drivers license.