
India’s EV market is steadily growing. Electric scooters have become a popular choice in India due to their eco-friendliness, low maintenance costs and affordability. A large chunk of people are choosing electric scooters for their daily commuting and the main reason is that there is no range anxiety with electric scooters as scooters are mostly used for city commute which limits the distance travelled in a single commute and hence these saves a lot in fuel. Best sellers scooters like Ola S1 Pro, TVS iQube and Ather 450X are leading the way with impressive range, fast charging and smart features.
Ola S1 Pro Gen 3

Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 is latest iteration of the S1 Pro electric scooter and gets a higher top speed, more range, a bigger battery, a more powerful motor, and better performance. The S1 Pro is available in two battery options: 4kWh priced at Rs 1,34,999 and 3kWh priced at Rs 1,14,999 (ex-showroom). The S1 Pro comes with single-channel ABS and a disc brake at both ends.
Price : Rs 1.15 – 1.35 Lakhs *Ex-showroom Delhi.
Range : 3 kWh – 176 Km 4 kWh – 242 km
Kerb Weight : 109 Kg
Top Speed : 117 km/Hr
Honda Activa E

The Activa electric scooter comes with a range of modern features along with a huge touch screen, navigation and more. The Honda Activa e: is offered in 2 variants. The standard comes at a price of Rs 1,17,000 and the Honda RoadSync Duo at price of Rs 1,51,600. Honda claims it will accelerate from 0 to 60kmph in 7. 3 seconds, and has a top speed of 80 kmph. It gets an all-new underbone chassis. The suspension consists of a telescopic fork and a monoshock.
Price : Rs 1.17 – 1.52 Lakhs *Ex-showroom Delhi.
Range : 3 kWh – 102 Km
Kerb Weight : 118 Kg
Top Speed : 80 km/Hr
TVS iQube

TVS iQube Electric was launched in January, 2020. The TVS iQube is powered by a 3.4 kWh electric hub-mounted motor that makes 140 Nm of torque and it delivers a pick-up of 0 to 40 km/h in 4.2 seconds.The scooter has a max speed of 75 km/h and a range of 100km/charge.The TVS iQube is equipped with a Combined Braking System (CBS) that provides efficient and safe braking performance. CBS ensures that both the front and rear brakes apply simultaneously when the rider hits the brakes, shortening braking distances and improving stability.
Price : Rs 1.07 – 1.37 Lakhs *Ex-showroom Delhi.
Range : 2.2 kWh – 75 Km 3.4 kWh – 100 km
Kerb Weight : 110 Kg
Top Speed : 75 km/Hr
Ather 450X

The Ather 450X is the more premium e-scooter offering from the electric vehicle manufacturer, featuring a sharp design, exciting performance, and a wide array of features. It comes in two variants, each with different battery capacities. The Ather 450X 2. 9kWh variant provides an IDC range of 126 km, while the 3. 7kWh version offers an extended range of 161 km. The Ather 450X comes with features like Bluetooth connectivity for music and calls, Google Maps navigation, AutoHold, and Find My Scooter. The Pro Pack variant adds more features like WhatsApp on the dashboard, live location sharing, and Ping My Scooter.
Price : Rs 1.49 – 1.79 Lakhs *Ex-showroom Delhi.
Range : 2.9 kWh – 126 Km, 3.7 kWh – 161 km
Kerb Weight : 108 Kg
Top Speed : 90 km/Hr
Ola S1 Air

The Ola S1 Air is the middle child of the Ola Electric scooter family. It gets most of the features of the S1 Pro, such as the colour TFT touchscreen display with map navigation, cruise control and built-in speakers for music playback. But with a smaller battery pack and less powerful motor compared to the S1 Pro, it boasts a certified range of 151km and a top speed of 90 kmph. This makes the S1 Air a great choice for urban commuting. The Ola S1 Air has a claimed 151km range from its 3kWh battery pack km/Hr. The Ola S1 Air handles bumps pretty well, and even sharp speed breakers. It has an upright riding position, and a well-padded seat for a comfortable riding experience.
Price : Rs 89,999 *Ex-showroom Delhi.
Range : 3 kWh – 151 km
Kerb Weight : 116 Kg
Top Speed : 90 km/Hr
Bajaj Chetak

The Bajaj Chetak has always had a place in the hearts of Indian riders and the iconic nameplate made a comeback with the electric version. The Bajaj Chetak, with its unique retro styling and monocoque chassis, is one of the highest-selling electric scooters in the market. It has a good combination of nostalgia with its name, and modern technology with its hardware and features. The Bajaj Chetak has three variants: 3501, 3502 and 3503. The 3501 and 3502 variants have a front disc brake and a rear drum brake while the 3503 drum brakes at both ends. All three variants have a 3. 5kWh capacity battery pack and a claimed range of 153km.
Price : Rs 1.42 – 1.47 Lakhs *Ex-showroom Delhi.
Range : 3.5 kWh – 153 km
Kerb Weight : 110 Kg
Top Speed : 73 km/Hr
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