7 Most Popular Electric Scooters in India

What are Electric Scooters and How do they Work?

It is easy to ride and maintain electric scooters, which makes them so convenient and enjoyable. Though they are a modern piece of transportation technology, they still do not operate very complexly in comparison to most other vehicles. Two- or three-wheeled plug-in electric vehicles are electric motorcycles and scooters. There are one or more electric motors onboard which are powered by the electricity stored in a rechargeable battery.

Electric Vehicles manufacturers are as follows:

Yamaha, Spanish company Bultaco, Harley-Davidson, Z Electric Vehicle, BMW, Italian company Askoll, Honda, Terra Motors, Astra Anatomy, Gogoro, KTM, NIU, Piaggio, Tacita, Ather Energy, Bajaj Auto, Ola Electric, VinFast, GOTRAX, etc.

With respect to their price and specification, these are the most popular electric scooters in India:

Ather 450X Electric Scooter:

The Ather 450X is driven by a 6000 W PMSM motor with a nominal power of 3300 W. The Ather 450X's 2.9 kWh/Usable - 2.6 kWh battery takes 5.45 hours to completely charge. The Ather 450X is priced between Rs 1.18 lakh and Rs 1.38 lakh. It comes in two models: Ather 450 Plus and Ather 450X.

Ather 450X Color: Ather 450X The Ather 450X comes in three colors: black, white, and mint.

Ather 450X Design: Ather Energy has adopted a rather modern approach with the overall design of the 450X. It's an useful and sporty-looking e-scooter. From the front apron-mounted LED headlight to the beautiful body wrapping, everything on the scooter comes together nicely.

Ather 450X Engine:

• Motor Power: 6000 W, Nominal Power - 3300 W
• Motor Type - PMSM
• Battery Type - Lithium-ion
• Torque (Motor) - 26 Nm
• Range:  116 km/charge (As per company claim)
• Motor IP Rating: IP 65

Specification and Features of Ather 450X:

• Touchscreen, Bluetooth Connectivity, Navigation, Call/SMS Alerts, Roadside Assistance, USB Charging Port, Music Control, DigitalOdometer
• Riding Modes in Ather 450X - Warp, Sport, Ride, Eco
• Auto Indicator Off, Guide me home lights, Adaptive Screen Brightness & Themes, Ride Stats, Live Location, Vehicle State Tracking, Welcome Lights, TPMS compatibility, Smart Helmet Integration, Underseat Storage- 22 L
• Display: 7-inch TFT

Ather 450X Dimensions:

• Width - 739 mm; Length - 1812 mm; Height - 1103 mm
• Saddle Height - 780 mm; Ground Clearance - 150 mm; Wheelbase - 1287 mm

Ather 450X Charging:

• Charging Time (0-80%) - 3 hr 35 min; Charging Time (0-100%) - 5 hr 45 min
• Check charge status remotely through Ather app; In-built auto cut-off & surge protection; Hassle-free installation by Ather

OLA S1 Electric Scooter:

An 8500 W Mid-drive IPM Motor powers the Ola S1. On its 3.97 kWh battery, the Ola S1 takes 6.30 hours to charge entirely. Ola S1's price ranges from Rs 85.099 to Rs 1.10 lakh. STD and Pro are the two versions available.

Ola S1 Engine:

• Max Torque - 58 Nm; Motor Power - 8500 W
• Remote Start, Push Button Start
• Range - 181 KM/Charge (as per claim by the company)

Specification and Features of Ola S1:

• Bluetooth, WiFi, Navigation, Geo-Fencing, Anti-Theft Alarm, Cruise Control, Speedometer Digital, Digital Tripmeter
• RAM - 3GB, Nominal Power - 5500W,
• Charger Type and Capacity - Portable / 750W, Proximity Lock, Remote Boot Lock, Receive Call / Message / Access Contacts, Take Me Home Lights, Find My Scooter, HMI Moods with sounds, Electronic Steering Control Lock, HMI Brightness Adjuster, OTA Updates + Forced Updates, Track Your Vehicle on the App, Road Side Assistance on the App, Voice Assistant, Hill Hold
• Under-seat storage - 36 L

Ola S1 Dimensions:

• Width - 712 mm; Length - 1859 mm; Height - 1160 mm
• Saddle Height - 792 mm; Ground Clearance - 165 mm; Wheelbase - 1359 mm
• Kerb Weight - 125 kg

Bajaj Chetak EV

A 4080 W BLDC motor powers the Bajaj Chetak. The Bajaj Chetak's 48 V/60.3 Ah battery takes 5 hours to completely charge and has an estimated range of 85 kilometers per charge. The Bajaj Chetak is priced between Rs. 1,00,000 and Rs. 1,15,000. The Bajaj Chetak is available in two variants: Chetak Urbane and the top-of-the-line Chetak Premium, which costs Rs. 1,15,000.

Bajaj Chetak EV Engine:

• Power - 3800 W;  Max Torque - 16 Nm; Motor Power - 4080 W
• Remote Start, Push Button Start
• Motor IP Rating – 67
• Riding Range – 90 KM (as per company claim)

Bajaj Chetak EV Charging:

• 100% Charge in 5 Hours; 60-MINUTE Quick Charge (Up to 25%)
• 50000 km, 3 years – Battery Warranty

Bajaj Chetak EV Features and Specification:

• Console Digital, Speedometer Digital, Tripmeter Digital Odometer Digital,
• Glove Box, Touch Sensitive Switches, Regenerative Braking System, Under seat Storage

TVS iQube Electric:

A 4.4 kW BLDC motor powers the TVS iQube Electric. The TVS iQube Electric's battery takes 6 hours to fully charge. The TVS iQube Electric has priced at Rs 1.38 lakh. STD is the only variation available.

TVS iQube Electric Engine:

• No. Of Batteries - 3;  
• Power - 3 KW; Motor Power - 4.4 kW; 
• Range - 75 km/charge; Starting - Push Button
• Riding Range: 83 KM/ charge (as per company's claim)

TVS iQube Electric Specification and Features:

• Instrument Console - TFT, Bluetooth, Navigation, Call/SMS Alerts, Geo-Fencing,
• Anti-Theft Alarm, USB Charging Port, Speedometer Digital, Tripmeter Digital, Q-park assist
• Regenerative Braking, Remote charge status, Smart ride statistics, Battery charge status, Over-speed alert, Battery Management System, Underseat Storage

TVS iQube Electric Dimension:

• Boot Space
• Ground Clearance - 150 mm, Kerb Weight - 118 kg
• Additional Storage

TVS iQube Electric Charging:

• Charging Time (0-80%) - 5 Hours; Charging Time (0-100%) - 7 Hours

Simple One:

In Delhi, the Simple One begins at Rs 1.09 lakh ex-showroom. There are two different versions of the One. The cheapest Simple One STD model costs Rs 1.09 lakh, while the most expensive Simple One Extra Range variant costs Rs 1,44,999.

Simple One Engine:

• Max Torque - 72 Nm; Motor Power - 4500 W
• Range - 203 km/charge
• Remote Start, Push Button, Start Motor IP Rating - 67
• Claimed Range - 300+ km/charge

Simple One Features:

• Bluetooth, WiFi, Navigation, Geo Fencing
• Digital Speedometer, Digital Tripmeter, Remote Access
• 2 Removable batteries, Under seat storage - 30L

Hero Electric Photon:

Hero offers two variants of the Photon. The Hero Electric Photon prices start from Rs 61,866 for the 72 Li version while the LP variant is priced at Rs 72,990.

Hero Electric Photon Engine:

• Motor Power: 1200 - 1800 W
• Push Button Start

Hero Electric Photon Features:

• Anti-Theft Alarm
• Digital Speedometer
• Combi Brake System

Okinawa Okhi90:

The Okinawa Okhi90 electric scooter has been released in India at a price of Rs 1,21,866 (with FAME II subsidy) for the entire country. It is the company's flagship electric scooter, featuring a number of industry firsts. 3800 W motor powers the Okinawa Okhi90. The 72 V/50 Ah battery in the Okinawa Okhi90 takes 3-4 hours to fully charge. The Okinawa Okhi90 is priced at Rs. 1.21 lakh. There is only one variation, STD.

Okinawa Okhi90 Engine:

• Motor Power - 3800 W
• Remote Start, Push Button Start
• Motor IP Rating - IP65

Okinawa Okhi90 Features:

• Instrument Console LCD, Bluetooth Connectivity, Navigation, Call/SMS Alerts, Geo Fencing
•  Anti-Theft, USB Charging Port, Music, Control, OTA, Digital Speedometer, Digital Tripmeter
• Find My Scooter, Electronic Assisted Braking System
• Side Stand Sensor, Roadside Assistance, Under seat storage - 40L

Okinawa Okhi90 Dimensions:

• Width - 710 mm; Length - 2220 mm; Height - 1160 mm
• Saddle Height - 900 mm; Ground Clearance - 175 mm; Wheel base - 1520 mm
• Load Carrying Capacity - 250 kg; Additional Storage - 40L
• Charging Time (0-80%) - 1 Hour