In our market, both four-wheelers and two-wheelers are driving the switch from traditional ICE engines to battery packs and electric motors. The entire automobile industry is moving toward electrification. When it comes to electric two-wheelers, a variety of totally electric scooters and bikes have already been introduced here.
The five best electric scooters available in India are listed below, ranked on the basis of specs and build quality.
- Ather 450X
Ather 450X is among the top electric scooters in India. Although it is based on the Ather 450, certain changes have been made, such as additional color options and software upgrades. One of India’s most attractive electric scooters, the Ather 450X features a sleek appearance. The 450X’s instrumentation has a 7-inch touchscreen with 4G connectivity, Bluetooth smartphone pairing, navigation, etc. The 3,300W motor is driven by a 2.61kWh battery pack with an IP67 rating. It has a max speed of 80 kilometers per hour, a range of about 116 kilometers, and speeds from 0 to 40 km/h in 3.3 seconds. Additionally, the Ather 450X has a reverse mode to help with parking. It is one of the fastest electric scooters available in India.
- OLA S1 PRO
The S1 Pro electric scooter, according to Ola Electric, has a “True Range” of 135 km and an ARAI-approved range of 181 km. A sizable 3.97kWh battery pack that powers the Ola S1 Pro electric scooter is primarily used by its single 11.39bhp and 58Nm-torque electric motor. It has a tonne of technology, including a touchscreen display that manages every aspect of the car. Even more ride modes are available, each with a different performance level.
- Bajaj Chetak
The Bajaj Chetak has a true metal body, unlike the majority of electric scooters, which have body panels made of fiber or plastic. A 3,800W BLDC motor connected to a 3kWh battery pack powers the Bajaj Chetak Scooter. It has a 95-kilometer range on a single charge. Thanks to the quick charge feature, the battery can be charged from 0% to 25% in just 60 minutes.
- TVS iQube
TVS iQube is packed with features and has a futuristic design. For instrumentation purposes, it has a full-color TFT display. LED headlamps, a USB charging connector, navigation assistance, geofencing, Bluetooth mobile pairing, and other features are all included with the TVS iQube. The iQube has a top speed of about 78 km/h, a range of about 75 kilometers, and can accelerate from 0 to 40 km/h in 4.2 seconds. A 2.25kWh battery pack drives a 4.400W motor.
- Okinawa i-Praise
Okinawa i-Praise is one of the more modern scooters available in India. It has a fantastic layout with appealing color schemes and visuals. It is advertised as a smart scooter with a tonne of high-tech capabilities. It uses an application to connect to a smartphone. This enables features like geofencing, immobilization, tracking, and monitoring, among others. A 3.3kWh removable lithium-ion battery powers a 1,000 Watt BLDC motor on the scooter. Its stated range is 139 kilometers, and its top speed is about 58 kilometers per hour.