Best Electric Scooter to Buy in India

The Bajaj Chetak is one of the most handsome looking electric scooters that has ever rolled out of a manufacturing unit. The round headlamps with LED DRLs and a sleek single-piece rear section add many characters to this scooter. With all the smooth flowing lines and curves, this scooter’s design shouts elegance in every sense. The Bajaj Chetak comes with a lithium-ion battery pack from Bosch that powers a 3.8 kW electric motor. The peak power output for the electric motor is 4.1 kW which helps in crisp throttle response and punchy performance. The scooter features two riding modes – Eco and sport mode. However, this entire performance and features list come at very premium pay. At a price of over Rs 1.3 lakhs, the Bajaj Chetak is one of the most expensive electric scooters and feels a bit overpriced.

The iQube Electric marks the arrival of TVS in the Electric scooter segment. TVS has done a decent job with the design of this electric scooter. It carries a modern design language and looks overall quite refreshing. The iQube Electric is powered by a Bosch sourced electric motor that churns out a max power of 4.4 kW. The scooter will definitely wow you with its crisp throttle response and sporty nature. This electric scooter comes with twin riding modes, economy and power mode. The power mode allows you to achieve the max 80 km/h top speed on this scooter, but the range will go down to 55 km. On the other hand, the economy mode will limit the top speed to 45 km/h, but the coverage will go up to 75km.

The Electric Flash Lx is a beginner-friendly and budget electric scooter offered by Hero. This is not a scooter whose design will excite you. This entry-level electric scooter features a 250 W electric motor powered by a 48 volt 20Ah lithium-ion battery. Full throttle on this scooter will take you to a max speed of only 25 km/hr, making it appropriate for everyday city commutes only. The scooter features drum brakes in both front and rear ends. Also, it comes with a combined braking system.

The 450X is an evolution of the already proficient Ather 450. The Ather 450X looks identical to the 450, but that’s not a bad thing at all as the scooter backs an innovative looking futuristic design language. The scooter comes loaded with equipment like a fully digital Android TFT display with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. The Ather app enables riders to pair their Smartphone to the scooter for incoming call alerts and other vehicle information. It is the performance segment where the Ather 450X outshines its competitors. The scooter features a lithium-ion battery pack that powers an electric motor capable of churning out a peak power of 6kW. The scooter just lunges ahead with a lot of ferocity that pushes you back on your seat. The scooter does 0 to 40km/h in an incredible 3.3 seconds, and the top speed is 80km/h. The scooter features three riding modes – X-eco, Ride and sport mode. It comes with disc brakes on both fronts as well as the rear wheel.

The Praise Pro is a premium electric scooter offering from Okinawa. Okinawa has done an excellent job in designing this scooter. The sharp and bold looking LED headlamps gives this scooter a distinctive appeal. For the riding aspect, the scooter provides punchy performance and crisp acceleration. This scooter will do a top whack of 73 km/h on the speedometer in the sport mode, whereas, in the eco mode, the top speed is limited to 55 km/h. The scooter features something called the turbo switch to add a bit more flavour, which works for a few seconds and increases the top speed. However, the catch here is that riding in the sport mode and using the turbo switch consistently will drain the battery quickly.

The Optima HS500 ER is the facelifted model of the Hero Electric Optima and is a part of the Hero Electric high-speed series. The design of the scooter is pretty conventional and nothing quirky. However, the smart-looking alloy wheels add a bit of character to this electric scooter. The 500 Watt motor on this scooter is capable of producing a max power output of 1200 Watt. The lightweight body enhances the manoeuvring capability of the scooter in city traffic. The scooter has an easy to ride characteristic, which makes it an excellent urban commuter.

The Hero Electric NYX is offered in two different variants- NYX LX and the NYX HX, the dual battery variant. The scooter comes with 10-inch alloy wheels and features drum brakes in both front and rear. Propelling the Hero Electric NYX is a 600W electric motor powered by a 48V/ 28Ah lithium-ion battery. The electric motor has a maximum power output of 1200 W. On a full charge, the range for the LX variant is 50Km, and it is 100km for the dual battery HX variant. The Hero Electric NYX is an easy to ride and versatile e-scooter in the Hero electric lineup.

The Evolet Polo is an entry-level electric scooter that caters to deliver good value for money. The design of this electric scooter is a blend of both modern as well as retro design characteristics. The highlight of this scooter is the complete digital instrument cluster that comes with mobile app connectivity. The Polo shines in the braking department by featuring front as well as rear disc brakes. It also gets an E-Abs. The Evolet Polo comes in two different variants- Polo EZ and Polo classic.

Hero is the brand that has pioneered the growth of electric scooters in the country. The Optima is one of the oldest electric scooters available in the Indian market and is a part of the Hero slow speed electric scooters range. However, its range of 110 Km on a full charge is the most in that price segment. The Optima Li is offered in two different variants - the STD variant and the ER variant.